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Feb 21, 2011 | 6:23 am
#1021
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: PVD
Programs: AA Plat, Marriott Titanium, National Exec
Posts: 65
Location: MEM (one of the best domestic stations)
Reserved: Full-size
Status: PC
Received: Ford Explorer, wanted an F-150 but they were gone so I walked the return lanes, spotted the Explorer and the great Preferred Agent said "sure no problem, give us 5 minutes to process and clean". ^
Reserved: Full-size
Status: PC
Received: Ford Explorer, wanted an F-150 but they were gone so I walked the return lanes, spotted the Explorer and the great Preferred Agent said "sure no problem, give us 5 minutes to process and clean". ^
Feb 21, 2011 | 6:20 pm
#1022
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,784
Location: DFW
Status: First
Reserved: Standard
Received: Obnoxiously ginormous Jeep Commander that got 7 gallons to the mile and with 30k miles on the clock...
Not sure who I pissed off to get stuck with that crapbox, but the line was too long at the preferred desk to bother changing it out. Much happier with the slightly worn, but much more sprightly Mercury Milan I got a couple of days later in BNA.
Status: First
Reserved: Standard
Received: Obnoxiously ginormous Jeep Commander that got 7 gallons to the mile and with 30k miles on the clock...
Not sure who I pissed off to get stuck with that crapbox, but the line was too long at the preferred desk to bother changing it out. Much happier with the slightly worn, but much more sprightly Mercury Milan I got a couple of days later in BNA.
Feb 22, 2011 | 12:15 pm
#1023
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: IAH
Programs: UACO Plat/1K, DL Plat, Hertz 5*, Avis - PC, SPG Gold, Colorado Pass
Posts: 228
Location: DEN
Reserved: Full-size
Status: PC
Received: Chevy Traverse. Didn't want that so I exchanged it for an Lincoln MKT. Full-loaded, but kind of drives like a mini-van with AWD.
Reserved: Full-size
Status: PC
Received: Chevy Traverse. Didn't want that so I exchanged it for an Lincoln MKT. Full-loaded, but kind of drives like a mini-van with AWD.
Feb 25, 2011 | 9:02 am
#1024
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: YTO
Posts: 595
Better than upgrade
Location: FLL
Reserved: Standard SUV
Status: Preferred
Received: Expedition. Hated it. Switched to Jeep Wrangler, which has soft top. So that's an upgrade to a convertible in Florida, right?
(If you said Yes, you've obviously never "lowered" and "raised" the top on a Jeep.)
Left the top down for the 3-day rental and loved it!
Reserved: Standard SUV
Status: Preferred
Received: Expedition. Hated it. Switched to Jeep Wrangler, which has soft top. So that's an upgrade to a convertible in Florida, right?
(If you said Yes, you've obviously never "lowered" and "raised" the top on a Jeep.)
Left the top down for the 3-day rental and loved it!
Feb 25, 2011 | 1:11 pm
#1025
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 7
Location: SEA
Reserved: Full size
Status: PC
Received: SRX...originally got a Chrysler 300 in the parking spot but went and asked for a different car and got the SRX.
Reserved: Full size
Status: PC
Received: SRX...originally got a Chrysler 300 in the parking spot but went and asked for a different car and got the SRX.
Mar 1, 2011 | 11:40 pm
#1026
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LAS - I'm All In!
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott PP
Posts: 3,639
Middle of Jan:
Location: ORF
Reserved: Int
Status: CHM
Rxed: Caddy CTS with 20K Miles on the clock and no XM.
This Week:
Location: DEN
Reserved: Int
Status: CHM
Rxed: Chevy Tahoe with 3K miles on the clock. With snow and -15 temps in Denver the biggest SUV on the lot was very welcomed.
Location: ORF
Reserved: Int
Status: CHM
Rxed: Caddy CTS with 20K Miles on the clock and no XM.
This Week:
Location: DEN
Reserved: Int
Status: CHM
Rxed: Chevy Tahoe with 3K miles on the clock. With snow and -15 temps in Denver the biggest SUV on the lot was very welcomed.
Location: DEN
Reserved: Int
Status: CHM
Rxed: Lincoln MKT with 6K on the clock, no nav though
Middle of Feb:
Location: ANC
Reserved: Int
Status: CHM
Rxed: Sonata Santa Fe with 8K miles
End of Feb:
Location: LAS (for week long rental)
Reserved: Int
Status: CHM
Rxed: G37x with 22K on the clock. No nav, XM or anything, but still a nice car for a work trip down to SoCal...
I origionally wrote a report that I didn't like the 37x that much, but after having it this trip for longer it is growing on me.
Mar 2, 2011 | 2:22 pm
#1027
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Still going through ORD security when boarding has already started
Programs: AA EXP, UA Silver, HH Gold, Bonvoy Gold, IHG Plat, Hyatt Disco, Reno Air MEGA Platinum
Posts: 10,322
Mar 3, 2011 | 2:03 pm
#1028
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LAS - I'm All In!
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott PP
Posts: 3,639
Mar 4, 2011 | 2:59 pm
#1029
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: PVD
Programs: AA Plat, Marriott Titanium, National Exec
Posts: 65
Location: SHV
Status: First
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Toyota Camry (43k miles)
Status: First
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Toyota Camry (43k miles)
Mar 6, 2011 | 2:27 pm
#1030
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 8
SLC, UTAH president's week.
Entire SUV (4-wheel drive) lot sold out (people were turned away while we waited). My 6 year old charmed the lady at the counter to upgrade us from economy SUV (could barely fit the bags) to premium SUV (7-seater). The Avis lady quote "You are too cute .. shouldn't be doing this, but you have such wonderful manners. Made his momma proud..
Entire SUV (4-wheel drive) lot sold out (people were turned away while we waited). My 6 year old charmed the lady at the counter to upgrade us from economy SUV (could barely fit the bags) to premium SUV (7-seater). The Avis lady quote "You are too cute .. shouldn't be doing this, but you have such wonderful manners. Made his momma proud..
Mar 7, 2011 | 1:02 am
#1031
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FLL
Programs: Delta GM, (fmr US CP/PP/GP!), DL SkyClub, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Avis Chairman's Club
Posts: 5,162
SLC, UTAH president's week.
Entire SUV (4-wheel drive) lot sold out (people were turned away while we waited). My 6 year old charmed the lady at the counter to upgrade us from economy SUV (could barely fit the bags) to premium SUV (7-seater). The Avis lady quote "You are too cute .. shouldn't be doing this, but you have such wonderful manners. Made his momma proud..
Entire SUV (4-wheel drive) lot sold out (people were turned away while we waited). My 6 year old charmed the lady at the counter to upgrade us from economy SUV (could barely fit the bags) to premium SUV (7-seater). The Avis lady quote "You are too cute .. shouldn't be doing this, but you have such wonderful manners. Made his momma proud..
Mar 20, 2011 | 10:53 pm
#1032
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SFO
Programs: United 1k, Marriot LifeTime Plat, Avis PC, Hertz PC
Posts: 18
Location: DFW
Reserved: Int
Status: PC
Rxed: G25 2k miles on it
Best upgrade from Avis so far.
Reserved: Int
Status: PC
Rxed: G25 2k miles on it
Best upgrade from Avis so far.
Mar 21, 2011 | 7:12 am
#1033
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: ORD
Programs: AA EXP / UA Lifetime Gold / Marriott Lifetime Plat / SPG Plat / Hyatt Diamond / HH Diamond / Avis CC
Posts: 483
Location: BNA
Status: Chmn
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Buick LaCrosse - Loaded!
I was more impressed with this car than I have been with the CTS or the BMW 325
Status: Chmn
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Buick LaCrosse - Loaded!
I was more impressed with this car than I have been with the CTS or the BMW 325
Mar 21, 2011 | 10:11 am
#1034
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FLL
Programs: Delta GM, (fmr US CP/PP/GP!), DL SkyClub, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Avis Chairman's Club
Posts: 5,162
I have rented the 2010 LaCrosse three times now, one FULLY LOADED, including GPS pre-installed, and I loved it all three times! I also like the Cadillac CTS plenty, and I like the Hyundai Genesis a lot (have not had a BMW of any type, anywhere, curious where that car is available), but I would certainly take the LaCrosse just about anytime. My only reservation with the LaCrosse is that in the 4 cylinder version, it is a bit under powered. For city driving, this is not really a big issue, but it is an issue if highway driving over 30 miles or so is required.
Mar 21, 2011 | 10:16 am
#1035
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: ORD
Programs: AA EXP / UA Lifetime Gold / Marriott Lifetime Plat / SPG Plat / Hyatt Diamond / HH Diamond / Avis CC
Posts: 483
Hi Andy, The LaCrosse I had was a 6cyl and I actually had to look under the hood to see if it was an 8cyl. Also, the BMW was in PHX.