Standard Convertible @ LAX, chances to get Mustang?
Sep 22, 2011, 8:42 am
#31
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The Mustang is not even listed when making bookings anymore, it's just the pathetic Mitsubishi
There is the Ford Mustang GT Premium but they will only have a very small number of these
Sep 22, 2011, 11:48 am
#32
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(I've been driving a Mitsubishi for about ten years and wouldn't mind trying the Eclipse.)
Feb 1, 2012, 3:04 pm
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Well you have the following:
Corvette Convertible
Eclipse Spyder or similar - MAY be a Mustang
Mustang GT Premium
Hertz really needs to get the standard mustang convertible back at LAX and BOOKABLE
Corvette Convertible
Eclipse Spyder or similar - MAY be a Mustang
Mustang GT Premium
Hertz really needs to get the standard mustang convertible back at LAX and BOOKABLE
Feb 9, 2012, 2:33 pm
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My experience with the Eclipse from LAX was nothing but positive. Pretty awesome vehicle, well maintained every time. Little jumpy on the gas, but it IS a rental.
I think LAX has two standard Mustangs if I'm not mistaken.
I think LAX has two standard Mustangs if I'm not mistaken.
Dec 23, 2012, 11:22 pm
#38
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I was offered the Chrysler 200 convertable as a Mobile Gold Upgrade choice (for free...after hitting cars with navigation) from my Carfirmation on my F Gold reservation on Friday at LAX. I was also offered a Mustang convertable for $10 extra per day.
Dec 24, 2012, 6:04 am
#39
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At LAX they have a mix of Chrysler 200, the last remaining Eclipse Spyders and the VW Eos in this category, as well as plenty of Mustang which may or may not be deemed to be in the same class depending on whether this week the Mustang is separately bookable or not (it keeps changing).
The Eclipse is the most challenged for luggage space. Not driven a 200, but its predecessor was nothing to write home about, and luggage room in that was very poor with the roof down.
The Eclipse is the most challenged for luggage space. Not driven a 200, but its predecessor was nothing to write home about, and luggage room in that was very poor with the roof down.
Dec 24, 2012, 6:24 am
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At LAX they have a mix of Chrysler 200, the last remaining Eclipse Spyders and the VW Eos in this category, as well as plenty of Mustang which may or may not be deemed to be in the same class depending on whether this week the Mustang is separately bookable or not (it keeps changing).
The Eclipse is the most challenged for luggage space. Not driven a 200, but its predecessor was nothing to write home about, and luggage room in that was very poor with the roof down.
The Eclipse is the most challenged for luggage space. Not driven a 200, but its predecessor was nothing to write home about, and luggage room in that was very poor with the roof down.
Dec 24, 2012, 6:56 am
#41
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As far as I can tell, the only car on fleet in Group D is the Altima 2 door (unless someone can find the last of the Galants), and they only have a few of them at LAX, so you are pretty likely to get upgraded into something else anyway.
You can usually get a much "better" deal by negotiating an upgrade on site with the counter rep, as they are incented to sell upgrades and they can base what they offer availability at the time. If I were you, I would leave your reservation as it is, and see what they offer you on arrival.
You can usually get a much "better" deal by negotiating an upgrade on site with the counter rep, as they are incented to sell upgrades and they can base what they offer availability at the time. If I were you, I would leave your reservation as it is, and see what they offer you on arrival.
Dec 28, 2012, 1:31 pm
#43
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In the Gold Choice area at 9 am at LAX this morning, there were 4 convertibles (out of 10 cars...6 of the 16 slots were empty), a Chrysler 200 CV, two Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder CV's and a Mustang CV for no additional cost.
Dec 28, 2012, 3:35 pm
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I wonder if that has to do with tomorrow's weather forecast (rain).
Jan 1, 2014, 1:13 pm
#45
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I had a horrible experience in LAX in August. I had reserved a Mustang Convertible via the "Reserve this EXACT model" link on their website for a road trip to Vegas.
Despite being Gold, I was given a Camero instead as there were no Mustangs available. The fact I had reserved "that exact model" appeared to be lost on the desk staff and customer services.
Won't be using Hertz again as a result.
Regards
Neil
Despite being Gold, I was given a Camero instead as there were no Mustangs available. The fact I had reserved "that exact model" appeared to be lost on the desk staff and customer services.
Won't be using Hertz again as a result.
Regards
Neil