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Mar 11, 2014, 3:11 pm
#2356
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Gold, Avis President's Club, IHG Platinum
Posts: 286
Location: BOS
Status: PC
Booked: Intermediate
Received: Infiniti Q70 AWD w/nav
Key fob didn't work though...couldn't lock the car for the ~48 hours I had it.
Status: PC
Booked: Intermediate
Received: Infiniti Q70 AWD w/nav
Key fob didn't work though...couldn't lock the car for the ~48 hours I had it.
Last edited by QSilver; Mar 11, 2014 at 3:13 pm Reason: typo
Mar 11, 2014, 8:07 pm
#2357
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SYR
Programs: US/AA-Platinum, Hilton-Diamond, Marriott-Gold, AVIS-Presidents Club, National-Executive Elite
Posts: 2,755
You didnt choose the vehicle from S&G... You were assigned it. It wasnt in the Select and Go marked spaces (exchange or upgrade).
Brett
Mar 11, 2014, 9:59 pm
#2358
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,033
I just had a Q70 and was hoping they would have redone the interior for the renaming/tweaking of the exterior. Still a great car, but could use a refreshing. Hopefully nothing was stolen while you had it unlocked?
Mar 12, 2014, 3:24 pm
#2359
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Gold, Avis President's Club, IHG Platinum
Posts: 286
No, I was in a pretty good area the entire time I had it.
Got a great explanation when I returned it: "The battery in the key fob must be drained enough to prevent locking/unlocking the car but not quite dead enough to prevent using the push-to-start button on the dash."
Got a great explanation when I returned it: "The battery in the key fob must be drained enough to prevent locking/unlocking the car but not quite dead enough to prevent using the push-to-start button on the dash."
Mar 12, 2014, 9:18 pm
#2360
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,033
I'd never thought about that! I'd be annoyed if the battery drained & there was no way to get the FOB to communicate with the car to start. And that's where the BMW self-charging battery is nice (some models will charge when in the dash slot).
Mar 13, 2014, 7:28 am
#2361
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: MCI
Programs: Avis First, Hertz 5*, Hilton Gold, SW A-List
Posts: 55
My car has a fob and on the outside handle there is a sensor to lock and unlock.
Mar 13, 2014, 9:47 am
#2362
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Marriott Plat, Priority Club Plat, HHonors Diamond, Avis CC
Posts: 673
My new 2014 M5 doesn't have the slot on the dash. There is a slot in between the cup holders, but it is only to put the key and not for any type of charging.
Yes, the button on the door handle will work if the key fob battery has enough power. However, there usually is a hide-a-key in the fob and a way to unlock the car the old fashion way.
Mar 13, 2014, 8:54 pm
#2363
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 196
The modern BMWs I've been in (and my own car, a Focus Titanium) have a hidden key inside the fob and then a pop off cover on the steering column.
Mar 15, 2014, 9:08 pm
#2364
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
Location: TPA
Status: President's Club
Booked: Compact
Received: Full-Size (Kia Optima)
Status: President's Club
Booked: Compact
Received: Full-Size (Kia Optima)
Mar 18, 2014, 3:54 pm
#2365
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: YTZ
Programs: Hertz & Avis PC; National EE; SPG & Hilton Gold; AC 35K (yawn)
Posts: 5,921
Location: Toronto—Brookfield Place (Financial District)
Booked: One way to Toronto—Hudson's Bay Centre, Full-size
Received: Taurus SEL AWD (leather, working Sirius, sunroof), Premium.
I am President's Club.
Booked: One way to Toronto—Hudson's Bay Centre, Full-size
Received: Taurus SEL AWD (leather, working Sirius, sunroof), Premium.
I am President's Club.
Mar 19, 2014, 12:15 pm
#2366
Join Date: Feb 2008
Programs: National Executive Elite, Hertz PC, Avis CC, Continental Onepass
Posts: 451
Location: CLT
Status: Avis CC
Reserved: Full size
Received: Infiniti Q50
I was originally assigned a Lincoln MKZ, but requested something different. I wanted to get one of the BMWs. My rental was too long to get it (31 days) so I had a choice between the Infiniti and Tahoe. I miss the Infiniti QX80 I just turned in already.
Status: Avis CC
Reserved: Full size
Received: Infiniti Q50
I was originally assigned a Lincoln MKZ, but requested something different. I wanted to get one of the BMWs. My rental was too long to get it (31 days) so I had a choice between the Infiniti and Tahoe. I miss the Infiniti QX80 I just turned in already.
Mar 20, 2014, 11:47 am
#2367
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
Location: CLT
Status: Avis CC
Reserved: Full size
Received: Infiniti Q50
I was originally assigned a Lincoln MKZ, but requested something different. I wanted to get one of the BMWs. My rental was too long to get it (31 days) so I had a choice between the Infiniti and Tahoe. I miss the Infiniti QX80 I just turned in already.
Status: Avis CC
Reserved: Full size
Received: Infiniti Q50
I was originally assigned a Lincoln MKZ, but requested something different. I wanted to get one of the BMWs. My rental was too long to get it (31 days) so I had a choice between the Infiniti and Tahoe. I miss the Infiniti QX80 I just turned in already.
Mar 20, 2014, 12:34 pm
#2368
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,033
-The 2 screens in the center of the dash are different (top is like the old/matte Infiniti screens; bottom is a newer style/glossy). It looks like 2 different groups weren't talking during the refresh of the model.
-Cup holders are difficult/awkward for the driver to reach.
-Heated seat dials on the G/M/Q70 are better than the new buttons on the Q50. Buttons feel cheap compared to the older knobs.
-I dislike how the gas pedal on Nissans/Infiniti/others are hinged at the floor instead of an arm behind that supports the pedal (the "old style"). My leg gets tired/sore quickly on long drives with the Nissan set-up.
Mar 20, 2014, 1:02 pm
#2369
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
What trim level is Avis ordering? The one I had from National was a 3.7 AWD Premium.
Also the Avis selection at DCA is terrible. Why I usually rent from National. Wish I had those CLT upgrades!!
Also the Avis selection at DCA is terrible. Why I usually rent from National. Wish I had those CLT upgrades!!