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Jul 31, 2022, 1:50 pm

#1651

tommyboy74

Join Date: Mar 2019

Location: BUF

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Quote:

Originally Posted by IAHtraveler

Of the 4 times I've rented there, I've gotten the following on full-size reservations as a CHM:
1. Taurus x2 @ ANC
2. RAV4 - They acted like it was a HUGE upgrade but they didn't have any sedans on the lot @ Anchorage downtown
3. Atlas - I got to the site ~20 minutes early and was told they wouldn't have my car ready until my pickup time. They had ~15 trucks/SUVs/minvans/compact cars. I went for a walk and came back exactly at my pickup time and they had the exact same cars on the lot as 20 minutes earlier. I was given the choice of tiny cars or the Atlas @ Anchorage downtown

I've seen a good mix of F150s, Sierras, RAM 1500s and Tundras (the old body style) in the last few months. Nearly all were purchased used that I've seen (license plate frame, front license plate, Florida "PM" registrations, dealer stickers and even some with personalized stickers on some rear windows). Some are very well equipped while most are on the more basic side, so it really depends when/where you show up.

That's good to know. I have a reservation time set for 11am that morning.

Jul 31, 2022, 8:30 pm

#1652

IAHtraveler

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Join Date: Oct 2006

Posts: 8,033

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommyboy74

That's good to know. I have a reservation time set for 11am that morning.

Yep, if you *might* need it earlier, book for earlier. No need to try and play the usual game of "book 60 mins later than planned and get an extra 60 minus on the rental" (where large airports pre-print contracts, they often print them hours early and you can get a free hour or two as they don't time-stamp the pickup if you don't swap cars, use the app to get a QR code to exit the lot, etc). They don't pre-print in AK so they'll stamp it with the minute you are at the counter.

Aug 11, 2022, 2:11 pm

#1653

bbhewee

Join Date: Nov 2018

Programs: FB Platinum, Hertz PC, Avis PC, Hilton Gold, Bonvoy Gold, Radisson Gold...

Posts: 21

One way + President

Hello all.

Renting a one-way car from SFO to Reno for a week. Young family of 4 with limited luggage. I have President status

I’ve currently booked a Large F. I have two questions

Can any upgrades be applied related to status?

is it worth stepping up to large luxury for an extra 100 bucks for the week?

thank you

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Aug 27, 2022, 1:48 am

#1654

davehadfield

Join Date: May 2019

Posts: 27

I've got a Group H (Luxury) reserved at DEN in a few weeks' time. Anybody have any recent experience of what I'm likely to get - I'm hoping for something more inspiring than the Chrysler 300 they give as an example!

Aug 28, 2022, 7:18 pm

#1655

kinateder

Join Date: Aug 2022

Posts: 1

Anyone know what vehicles are in the signature series Range Rover velar or similar category? Likely to get a velar?

Sep 18, 2022, 11:45 pm

#1656

defaultusername

Join Date: Jun 2022

Location: Bay Area

Programs: Southwest RR, Hertz PC, Avis PP

Posts: 4

Downtown Oakland

Rented: Intermediate SUV

Received: Honda C-RV Hybrid

FYI: Bay Area locations are all booked out/super expensive for the next week or so b/c of DreamForce

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Sep 19, 2022, 6:16 am

#1657

GW McLintock

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Join Date: Mar 2009

Location: NYC

Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L

Posts: 16,719

I saw a couple of Jeep Grand Wagoneers at PIT this weekend and some compact Lincoln crossover. Also a few Toyota Tacoma TRDs.

I was given a 2018 Equinox

-J.

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Sep 19, 2022, 8:51 am

#1658

gusdalcolmo

Join Date: Jan 2015

Location: São Paulo

Programs: Azul Diamond, HH Gold, Marriot Bonvoy Gold, ALL Gold, Sixt Platinum, Hertz PC, National EE

Posts: 29

Hi!

Does anyone know which models Avis allocate as Standard Elite Coupe at MCO? The sample is a Challenger R/T, would love to get it.

I usually go to Hertz's V8s, but their prices are crazy for my rental period.

Thanks in advance!

Oct 12, 2022, 2:10 pm

#1659

EAJuggalo

Join Date: Sep 2017

Location: OSH

Programs: SWRR, HH, SM, TSA Pre

Posts: 757

Booked a mid size through Budget and got a Prius. Is this an upgrade, downgrade or what should have been expected?

Oct 12, 2022, 2:34 pm

#1660

GW McLintock

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EAJuggalo

Booked a mid size through Budget and got a Prius. Is this an upgrade, downgrade or what should have been expected?

You could have gotten a Corolla or a Cruze. I would say it's a pretty nice upgrade, especially given it being a hybrid.

-J.

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Oct 19, 2022, 12:29 pm

#1661

CApreppie

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Join Date: Dec 2003

Location: USA

Programs: UA Platinum, 1MM

Posts: 13,460

Location: STL airport
Rented: Full-size sedan
Received: Cadillac XT4 AWD (23K miles)

I haven't picked up the car yet. I was waiting for a fellow passenger. Is this a good upgrade? The app did not give me any options to switch. Reviews are middling on it. Some good some bad - typical GM product. I didn't see this on the fleet list so assume it slots into luxury SUV?

Oct 19, 2022, 1:05 pm

#1662

IAHtraveler

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CApreppie

I've had it 2x and wouldn't take it again unless the other options are pathetic. It felt archaic, very basic (felt like the trim of a Chevy, not a Cadillac - not even heated seats!) and just meh.

Oct 19, 2022, 4:14 pm

#1663

CApreppie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by IAHtraveler

I've had it 2x and wouldn't take it again unless the other options are pathetic. It felt archaic, very basic (felt like the trim of a Chevy, not a Cadillac - not even heated seats!) and just meh.

We ended up taking it due to a distinct lack of cars on the lot and likely would get worse. I very much agree it feels very stuck in the middle. We were trying find the heated seats which, as you said, there are none for a car of this cost. Then the car makes loud thwacks over bumps. It is what I expect of a GM car.. I would have preferred the Volvo CUV next to my PC space, but likely taken already.

I read reviews while waiting for another party member to arrive and it is far below the class leaders in the premium compact CUV class.

Oct 28, 2022, 1:09 pm

#1664

mamigo12

Join Date: Oct 2022

Posts: 3

AWD suv

I made a reservation for Christmas-Jan 2nd out of MIA airport for a mid-size SUV. The agent assured me all of their cars had “all-weather tires instead of regular ones” but they would still put in my request for an AWD. Does anyone know if this is true?
Do you know what suv is likely I would get? It said “Mazda CX-5 or similar”

Oct 28, 2022, 1:49 pm

#1665

IAHtraveler

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mamigo12

I think "all weather tire" just means "not snow tire". They are what comes standard on vehicles. Most important, in my mind, is the tread on the tires when you pick it up. I don't think a location as big as MIA is reading comments on specific reservations. However, when you get there, suggest walking the lot and finding one or two vehicles within your class that have decent tires (and hopefully AWD) and asking for that specific car. More and more vehicles that are available are used and bought locally. Fleets do move around, but there's less chance of getting AWD from MIA than, say, somewhere up north as the local market has a lot less AWD vehicles.