Avis Fleet List (US & Canada Cars by Class)
May 18, 2009, 10:17 pm
#33
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YYZ
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I rented a Pontiac G8 GT at Avis YYZ last week and was very impressed. Avis locations in the GTA are renting the V6 powered G8's as a regular full size and the V8 powered G8 GT's as an X class. YYZ is also renting the 2010 Mustang GT convertible as an X class.
Last month a downtown Toronto Avis location gave me a 2009 Malibu for a full size reservation. I emailed Avis customer service about this and they confirmed that the Malibu is now a full size. The Malibu was a fully loaded "2LT" model and had very low mileage.
Has anyone been able to rent the 2010 Camaro yet? I noticed Avis is now advertising it as an exclusive on their home page.
Last month a downtown Toronto Avis location gave me a 2009 Malibu for a full size reservation. I emailed Avis customer service about this and they confirmed that the Malibu is now a full size. The Malibu was a fully loaded "2LT" model and had very low mileage.
Has anyone been able to rent the 2010 Camaro yet? I noticed Avis is now advertising it as an exclusive on their home page.
May 28, 2009, 8:56 pm
#34
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: AC*G; BD*G; CX; SPG Plat; Hyatt Diam
Posts: 101
I picked up a G8 GT from YYZ and was also very impressed. Good looking car that is both aggressive and refined at the same time.
Very fun car to drive, with good handling, powerful acceleration and enjoyable gear box. There is a small lag in the response between pressure on the gas pedal and acceleration of speed but once the system kicks in, the throttle is most impressive!
Car is fully electronic and I think the array of capabilities is quite remarkable. Just about anything you can want for electronics is available.
Quite roomy and spacious both in front and the back with a respectable luggage space.
Very fun car to drive, with good handling, powerful acceleration and enjoyable gear box. There is a small lag in the response between pressure on the gas pedal and acceleration of speed but once the system kicks in, the throttle is most impressive!
Car is fully electronic and I think the array of capabilities is quite remarkable. Just about anything you can want for electronics is available.
Quite roomy and spacious both in front and the back with a respectable luggage space.
Jun 15, 2009, 12:06 pm
#35
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 6
I picked up a G8 GT from YYZ and was also very impressed. Good looking car that is both aggressive and refined at the same time.
Very fun car to drive, with good handling, powerful acceleration and enjoyable gear box. There is a small lag in the response between pressure on the gas pedal and acceleration of speed but once the system kicks in, the throttle is most impressive!
Car is fully electronic and I think the array of capabilities is quite remarkable. Just about anything you can want for electronics is available.
Quite roomy and spacious both in front and the back with a respectable luggage space.
Very fun car to drive, with good handling, powerful acceleration and enjoyable gear box. There is a small lag in the response between pressure on the gas pedal and acceleration of speed but once the system kicks in, the throttle is most impressive!
Car is fully electronic and I think the array of capabilities is quite remarkable. Just about anything you can want for electronics is available.
Quite roomy and spacious both in front and the back with a respectable luggage space.
Jun 20, 2009, 2:02 pm
#36
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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YUL had a bunch of Buick Enclaves this week and last... quite a nice ride! It shows as Class L (Tahoe). They also had 2 Mustang GT's in the "Chairman" spots when I returned my Enclave (I'd assume that's a specialty car)! They also had a Ford Flex, but I don't know what category that was in.
Every vehicle on their lot that they offered me (Lucerne, Enclaves, Sebring Convertibles, Flex) were < 100 miles, so they must have received a new fleet in the last week or so! A preferred member beside me was getting low-mileage options as well!
I'll update the thread heading later and maybe put in a quick report about the Enclave.
Every vehicle on their lot that they offered me (Lucerne, Enclaves, Sebring Convertibles, Flex) were < 100 miles, so they must have received a new fleet in the last week or so! A preferred member beside me was getting low-mileage options as well!
I'll update the thread heading later and maybe put in a quick report about the Enclave.
Jun 29, 2009, 1:25 pm
#37
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 88
Class D?
Is Class D (standard) not filled in, or does Avis uniformly stock this with Ford Fusions? I'm renting out of SFO next month and am wondering what class I should reserve myself; a Fusion is okay, but if it looks like they'll stick me with Chrysler Sebring or something similar I may reconsider.
Jun 29, 2009, 3:20 pm
#38
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Is Class D (standard) not filled in, or does Avis uniformly stock this with Ford Fusions? I'm renting out of SFO next month and am wondering what class I should reserve myself; a Fusion is okay, but if it looks like they'll stick me with Chrysler Sebring or something similar I may reconsider.
Jun 29, 2009, 4:36 pm
#39
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You can add Nissan Versa to the Class B: Compact list.
Received this car at PDX a week or two ago.
Received this car at PDX a week or two ago.
Jul 1, 2009, 6:34 pm
#40
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: airport hotel bar (still drowning my sorrows about being blasted by Hans Solo on Hoth)
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Volkswagen Passat at AUS (full size)
I reserved full size - and was assigned to a Chrysler 300C as an upgrade. I requested the Passat after I saw it on the line – and I’m glad I did. Agent mentioned Passat is rented as a full size vehicle. My vehicle was a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo model with North Carolina plates. While this vehicle had 35K+ miles and some noticeable tire noise, it also had an upscale interior, nice ride, and accelerated quickly. I also appreciated that it didn't constantly downshift on the slightest of inclines like many other 4-cylinder vehicles. I live in Austin, rent frequently from Avis, and this is the first Passat I've seen in their fleet here. A great vehicle for my family's road trip!
Jul 8, 2009, 12:57 am
#41
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Spring, TX (17 minutes from IAH - then another 30 to park)
Programs: CO PresPlat, IHG Plat RA, WN A+, FL a+, Avis PC
Posts: 16
Convertible
I've received two Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Convertibles. One at ATL and one in TPA. Good looking from the outside. Not really a back seat or trunk to speak of. Crazily insanely loud stereo, with a subwoofer where the center back seat should be. Sirius sat radio and loads of understeer.
Jul 20, 2009, 5:51 am
#42
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I've received two Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Convertibles. One at ATL and one in TPA. Good looking from the outside. Not really a back seat or trunk to speak of. Crazily insanely loud stereo, with a subwoofer where the center back seat should be. Sirius sat radio and loads of understeer.
Jul 22, 2009, 7:39 pm
#44
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Welcome to FT! I replied in your other post also. The Dodge Caliber might suit you, too. What are you trying to haul? If I were you, I might reserve a full-size (it's usually only ~$2/day more) and then ask for a small SUV (Ford Flex or Edge, Hyundai Tuscan, etc). Even if they can't upgrade you to anything, you could get downgraded (cost-wise, too) to an intermediate that might work for you.
Jul 22, 2009, 11:14 pm
#45
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 15
Welcome to FT! I replied in your other post also. The Dodge Caliber might suit you, too. What are you trying to haul? If I were you, I might reserve a full-size (it's usually only ~$2/day more) and then ask for a small SUV (Ford Flex or Edge, Hyundai Tuscan, etc). Even if they can't upgrade you to anything, you could get downgraded (cost-wise, too) to an intermediate that might work for you.