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Mar 15, 2009, 7:32 pm
#571
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC 100k, SPG Platinum, Avis PC, National Exec
Posts: 107
Location: CMH
Status: President's Club
Reserved: Mid-Size
Received: Malibu
Asked for something else and could only choose from a Charger or the Malibu. Took the Charger since a) never had one before and b) classed as Premium.
Should've stuck with the Malibu.
Status: President's Club
Reserved: Mid-Size
Received: Malibu
Asked for something else and could only choose from a Charger or the Malibu. Took the Charger since a) never had one before and b) classed as Premium.
Should've stuck with the Malibu.
Mar 17, 2009, 8:02 am
#572
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: MFE / SAT
Programs: UA Premier Silver, Hyatt Platinum, Marriott Silver
Posts: 3,681
Location: DEN
Status: President's Club
Reserved: Full Size
Received: Cadillac CTS w/2K miles
Status: President's Club
Reserved: Full Size
Received: Cadillac CTS w/2K miles
Last edited by OPFlyer; Mar 20, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Mar 19, 2009, 1:40 pm
#573
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: NRT/PDX
Programs: Willamette Valley Cropdusters Silver Elite, National Tent Frequent Stay program, Ed's Rent-a-tractor
Posts: 3,357
Status: President's Club/First
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Found a battleship--I mean Grand Marquis--in my assigned stall. Went to the Preferred Desk and selected a new Nissan Altima from out of the available options.
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Found a battleship--I mean Grand Marquis--in my assigned stall. Went to the Preferred Desk and selected a new Nissan Altima from out of the available options.
Mar 20, 2009, 9:54 pm
#574
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Programs: Bonvoy LTT, Hyatt Exp, AA 1MM, UA Silver, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 970
Location: EWR
Status: First
Reserved: Midsize
Received: Grand Marquis
Way. Too. Big. Had about 900 miles, but the ticket said 4000 miles so had to go inside when I returned it. Next time I get one of these, I'll go back and ask for a downgrade.
Status: First
Reserved: Midsize
Received: Grand Marquis
Way. Too. Big. Had about 900 miles, but the ticket said 4000 miles so had to go inside when I returned it. Next time I get one of these, I'll go back and ask for a downgrade.
Mar 22, 2009, 7:58 am
#575
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SYR
Programs: US/AA-Platinum, Hilton-Diamond, Marriott-Gold, AVIS-Presidents Club, National-Executive Elite
Posts: 2,755
Mar 23, 2009, 1:23 pm
#576
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Chicago
Programs: Cards with lots of logos on them
Posts: 591
Location: CLE
Status: President's Club
Reserved: Full-Size
Received: Caddy DTS
Status: President's Club
Reserved: Full-Size
Received: Caddy DTS
Mar 23, 2009, 1:36 pm
#577
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC 100k, SPG Platinum, Avis PC, National Exec
Posts: 107
Location: CMH
Status: President's Club
Reserved: Mid-Size
Received: Camry LE
Boring, but very nice, at least compared to that Charger.
Status: President's Club
Reserved: Mid-Size
Received: Camry LE
Boring, but very nice, at least compared to that Charger.
Mar 23, 2009, 5:35 pm
#578
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: HH Silver; SPG Gold; AMX Bus Plat.; NWA BizPerks
Posts: 22
Tampa
Location: TPA
Status: President's Club
Reserved: Full-Size
Received: Saturn SUV
First time with Avis and but for an extraordinary fuel surcharge (later reduced) I was pleasantly surprised with the vehicle change. I think the SUV was an upgrade and the family sure liked it with all he luggage we had.
Status: President's Club
Reserved: Full-Size
Received: Saturn SUV
First time with Avis and but for an extraordinary fuel surcharge (later reduced) I was pleasantly surprised with the vehicle change. I think the SUV was an upgrade and the family sure liked it with all he luggage we had.
Mar 23, 2009, 7:28 pm
#579
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,034
Location: TPA
Status: President's Club
Reserved: Full-Size
Received: Saturn SUV
First time with Avis and but for an extraordinary fuel surcharge (later reduced) I was pleasantly surprised with the vehicle change. I think the SUV was an upgrade and the family sure liked it with all he luggage we had.
Status: President's Club
Reserved: Full-Size
Received: Saturn SUV
First time with Avis and but for an extraordinary fuel surcharge (later reduced) I was pleasantly surprised with the vehicle change. I think the SUV was an upgrade and the family sure liked it with all he luggage we had.
Oh, and the SUV would have been a 2-3 class upgrade, I think. As a President's Club member, you're entitled to a 2-class upgrade, but I usually got ~ a 3 class upgrade with that.
Mar 24, 2009, 2:45 pm
#580
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: YUL
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanium / Amex Aeroplan Reserve / Aeroplan 50k
Posts: 136
Location: FLL
Status: First
Reserved: Full Size SUV (Expedition)
Received: Premium SUV (Expedition EL)
Asked for and received the free upgrade. The price difference between the two vehicles at the time of booking was $400 for the 10 day period, so I booked the Full Size and crossed my fingers that there was something bigger available when I got there. I am greatful that there was and that they switched me without a question, because we were 5 guys with luggage and golf equipment driving to and from Jacksonville. Great truck with 10k miles, two tone leather, Serius radio etc...
Status: First
Reserved: Full Size SUV (Expedition)
Received: Premium SUV (Expedition EL)
Asked for and received the free upgrade. The price difference between the two vehicles at the time of booking was $400 for the 10 day period, so I booked the Full Size and crossed my fingers that there was something bigger available when I got there. I am greatful that there was and that they switched me without a question, because we were 5 guys with luggage and golf equipment driving to and from Jacksonville. Great truck with 10k miles, two tone leather, Serius radio etc...
Mar 26, 2009, 8:36 am
#581
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Easton, PA
Programs: Delta Skymiles, Hertz Gold, National Emerald Club, Priority Club
Posts: 247
Location: MCO
Status: Preferred
Reserved: Full-size
Received: SUV (Saturn Vue) with 13000 miles, missing lumbar support knob, and inactive XM
Szymon
Status: Preferred
Reserved: Full-size
Received: SUV (Saturn Vue) with 13000 miles, missing lumbar support knob, and inactive XM
Szymon
Mar 26, 2009, 9:51 am
#582
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,034
That's a great vehicle if you get one with a few options (and don't mind 10 MPG). I've had it several times (a few by request, twice because it was one of 2 vehicles left at small locations) and really like it. My boss was with me once and hated that he'd have to pay for gas on it when we were going ~500 miles. Then it snowed and he appreciated it.
Mar 28, 2009, 8:25 am
#583
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Living in SIN™
Programs: TK/QR Gold, Marriott/Accor Plat, IC Dia Amb, Avis/Hertz PC
Posts: 6,706
Location: LCY
Status: CHM (US)
Reserved: Full size auto Opel Vectra or similar
Received: BMW 320d (Group K) ^
Oddly, my rental agreement showed my status as President's Club. Guess I got a UK Presidents Club upgrade.
Status: CHM (US)
Reserved: Full size auto Opel Vectra or similar
Received: BMW 320d (Group K) ^
Oddly, my rental agreement showed my status as President's Club. Guess I got a UK Presidents Club upgrade.
Mar 28, 2009, 8:54 am
#584
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: DL GM, SPG Plat, Hertz #1 Gold, AMEX Plat, Avis CHM, IHG Plat RA
Posts: 95
Location: SFO
Status: CHM
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Cadillac STS, loaded with sunroof, LCD no GPS, HID
Status: CHM
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Cadillac STS, loaded with sunroof, LCD no GPS, HID
Mar 28, 2009, 9:26 am
#585
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: AA EXP, HH Gold,MR Gold, Avis CHM
Posts: 2,300
Location: FLL
Status: CHM
Reserved: Full Size (same price as Intermediate)
Received: Town Car
Normally I would not want a Town Car and would ask for something else; however, I was arriving in town for my Grandmother's funeral and had many people to pick up and drive around.
another note, this is the 2nd time I've been to FLL this year and both times my name was not on the Preferred board and I had to wait in the Preferred line (about 6 people deep both times). Once I made it to the front of the line I inquired about my car and was immediately escorted to the car which was right up front, but it takes away the perk of not having to wait in line. FLL is the only station I have had this issue.
Status: CHM
Reserved: Full Size (same price as Intermediate)
Received: Town Car
Normally I would not want a Town Car and would ask for something else; however, I was arriving in town for my Grandmother's funeral and had many people to pick up and drive around.
another note, this is the 2nd time I've been to FLL this year and both times my name was not on the Preferred board and I had to wait in the Preferred line (about 6 people deep both times). Once I made it to the front of the line I inquired about my car and was immediately escorted to the car which was right up front, but it takes away the perk of not having to wait in line. FLL is the only station I have had this issue.