Consolidated "Renting at SFO; What Kind of Cars to Expect?" Thread
Jan 30, 2017, 8:31 am
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Consolidated "Renting at SFO; What Kind of Cars to Expect?" Thread
Got an FCAR booked at SFO this Saturday - any idea on whats prevalent at the moment?
May look to upgrade to convertible or similar but depends how much per day they offer
May look to upgrade to convertible or similar but depends how much per day they offer
Mar 6, 2017, 11:34 am
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I picked up from the SFO Ultimate Choice/PC area last night.
98% of the choices were standard Full Size selections - with the Camry, Sonata, and Malibu well represented. Looked like a standard Emerald Aisle (National) with nothing particularly nice or well-equipped.
There were three (3) cars of any interest in the entire section, which was full: a brand new Kia Optima Hybrid, a Volvo V60, and a Mercedes SLK. Would have taken the SLK, but there not enough trunk space for anything other than a soft bag. I asked a lot employee if there was any way to get a different convertible (i.e., Camaro, Mustang) or another premium-type vehicle with a larger trunk and was told no. Very strange to me that I got so much pushback when another SLK was being offered for a hefty upcharge in the "upgrade" area and there were plenty of other cars (i.e., Infiniti Q50, Mercedes C300) being offered for less than that. I was told I'd have to pay the upgrade fee to get one of those, which did not make any sense.
I took the V60.
98% of the choices were standard Full Size selections - with the Camry, Sonata, and Malibu well represented. Looked like a standard Emerald Aisle (National) with nothing particularly nice or well-equipped.
There were three (3) cars of any interest in the entire section, which was full: a brand new Kia Optima Hybrid, a Volvo V60, and a Mercedes SLK. Would have taken the SLK, but there not enough trunk space for anything other than a soft bag. I asked a lot employee if there was any way to get a different convertible (i.e., Camaro, Mustang) or another premium-type vehicle with a larger trunk and was told no. Very strange to me that I got so much pushback when another SLK was being offered for a hefty upcharge in the "upgrade" area and there were plenty of other cars (i.e., Infiniti Q50, Mercedes C300) being offered for less than that. I was told I'd have to pay the upgrade fee to get one of those, which did not make any sense.
I took the V60.
Mar 7, 2017, 10:57 am
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Consolidated "Renting at SFO; What Kind of Cars to Expect?" Thread
I picked up from the SFO Ultimate Choice/PC area Sunday night.
98% of the choices were standard Full Size selections - with the Camry, Sonata, and Malibu well represented. Looked like a standard Emerald Aisle (National) with nothing particularly nice or well-equipped.
There were three (3) cars of any interest in the entire section, which was full: a brand new Kia Optima Hybrid, a Volvo V60, and a Mercedes SLK. Would have taken the SLK, but there not enough trunk space for anything other than a soft bag. I asked a lot employee if there was any way to get a different convertible (i.e., Camaro, Mustang) or another premium-type vehicle with a larger trunk and was told no. Very strange to me that I got so much pushback when another SLK was being offered for a hefty upcharge in the "upgrade" area and there were plenty of other cars (i.e., Infiniti Q50, Mercedes C300) being offered for less than that. I was told I'd have to pay the upgrade fee to get one of those, which did not make any sense.
I took the V60.
98% of the choices were standard Full Size selections - with the Camry, Sonata, and Malibu well represented. Looked like a standard Emerald Aisle (National) with nothing particularly nice or well-equipped.
There were three (3) cars of any interest in the entire section, which was full: a brand new Kia Optima Hybrid, a Volvo V60, and a Mercedes SLK. Would have taken the SLK, but there not enough trunk space for anything other than a soft bag. I asked a lot employee if there was any way to get a different convertible (i.e., Camaro, Mustang) or another premium-type vehicle with a larger trunk and was told no. Very strange to me that I got so much pushback when another SLK was being offered for a hefty upcharge in the "upgrade" area and there were plenty of other cars (i.e., Infiniti Q50, Mercedes C300) being offered for less than that. I was told I'd have to pay the upgrade fee to get one of those, which did not make any sense.
I took the V60.
Mar 8, 2017, 11:26 pm
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I picked up from the SFO Ultimate Choice/PC area Sunday night.
98% of the choices were standard Full Size selections - with the Camry, Sonata, and Malibu well represented. Looked like a standard Emerald Aisle (National) with nothing particularly nice or well-equipped.
There were three (3) cars of any interest in the entire section, which was full: a brand new Kia Optima Hybrid, a Volvo V60, and a Mercedes SLK. Would have taken the SLK, but there not enough trunk space for anything other than a soft bag. I asked a lot employee if there was any way to get a different convertible (i.e., Camaro, Mustang) or another premium-type vehicle with a larger trunk and was told no. Very strange to me that I got so much pushback when another SLK was being offered for a hefty upcharge in the "upgrade" area and there were plenty of other cars (i.e., Infiniti Q50, Mercedes C300) being offered for less than that. I was told I'd have to pay the upgrade fee to get one of those, which did not make any sense.
I took the V60.
98% of the choices were standard Full Size selections - with the Camry, Sonata, and Malibu well represented. Looked like a standard Emerald Aisle (National) with nothing particularly nice or well-equipped.
There were three (3) cars of any interest in the entire section, which was full: a brand new Kia Optima Hybrid, a Volvo V60, and a Mercedes SLK. Would have taken the SLK, but there not enough trunk space for anything other than a soft bag. I asked a lot employee if there was any way to get a different convertible (i.e., Camaro, Mustang) or another premium-type vehicle with a larger trunk and was told no. Very strange to me that I got so much pushback when another SLK was being offered for a hefty upcharge in the "upgrade" area and there were plenty of other cars (i.e., Infiniti Q50, Mercedes C300) being offered for less than that. I was told I'd have to pay the upgrade fee to get one of those, which did not make any sense.
I took the V60.
The $25 PC upgrade is a pretty good deal regardless. Excited to see what all the new locations will have opening up later this month and in the summer! Will stop booking prestige and save some money by taking a free pick from PC or pay the cheap $25 upgrade. Really makes having PC status worth it for me. Instant $10 savings for upgrade and much better pickings.
So far, really liking this change. Gold Choice or whatever was uselses and I NEVER used this as the selections were awful.
Apr 19, 2017, 9:40 pm
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890miles on it. SFO-MRY 1 way rental. I did book a Convertible. At 36h before pick up I went to adjust my reservation to extend the time I originally was in a Premium but it was actually $15 cheaper to get the convertible so I thought it would be a fun drive.
At SFO the car was in the last aisle of the general section.
At SFO the car was in the last aisle of the general section.
Apr 25, 2017, 6:14 am
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May 9, 2017, 6:24 pm
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz-gold-plus-rewards/1848810-consolidated-renting-s
PC section at SFO yesterday afternoon had 10 Mustang convertibles, 3 Mercedes SUVs, a 300, some kind of Ford Hybrid and a Q50 3.0t, which I took.
May 9, 2017, 8:30 pm
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Did you happen to notice if any of the Mustangs were 5.0, or GT if you looked at the back opposed to the fender? Just wondering if Hertz received any in their fleet.
May 10, 2017, 7:11 pm
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SFO last week, plenty of options for PC.. several A4's, Infiniti's, and even 2 Jag's. I took an A4 for the week. Not sure I would recommend the Audi's for everyone, but I drive an Audi and am used to the infotainment system. Others might find it not intuitive in a few days.
May 11, 2017, 1:27 pm
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May 11, 2017, 3:17 pm
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All the convertibles are V6s. I've seen a few Mustang GTs at SAN, all were hardtops, quite well equipped, and new.
May 11, 2017, 5:41 pm
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Thanks. I was just asking as I personally haven't seen any 5.0s in the Hertz fleet.
I'd only seen the 5.0 GT in Convertible with National.
I'd only seen the 5.0 GT in Convertible with National.
May 12, 2017, 11:22 pm
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Got a new (~1300 mi) Jaguar XE at SFO from Ultimate Choice this week. A few XTS and S60s were on offer as well, plus a mix of the usual Camrys/Altimas.