Post Your Free Vehicle Upgrades Here (2017-Onward)
Jul 15, 2017, 12:02 pm
#106
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 139
PDX
PC
booked ICAR
received Cadillac Escalade (2017, 5500 mi)
PC
booked ICAR
received Cadillac Escalade (2017, 5500 mi)
Aug 6, 2017, 2:48 pm
#107
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 1
1 Day Rental at AZO
Reserved B $19.50 1 day
Charged B $19.50 1 day
Rented Mustang GT 5.0 Adrenaline Edition that was one wayed to them and sitting in the lot.
Edit: I've posted a link to the proof and am waiting for a mod to approve it as a reply
Proof is on my twitter...
https://twitter.com/ZachLassiter/sta...97768495370240
Reserved B $19.50 1 day
Charged B $19.50 1 day
Rented Mustang GT 5.0 Adrenaline Edition that was one wayed to them and sitting in the lot.
Edit: I've posted a link to the proof and am waiting for a mod to approve it as a reply
Proof is on my twitter...
https://twitter.com/ZachLassiter/sta...97768495370240
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Aug 6, 2017 at 7:27 pm Reason: consecutive posts merged; released from mod queue
Aug 7, 2017, 11:16 am
#108
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: CLE (mostly)
Programs: UA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Mlife Gold, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 823
Aug 9, 2017, 5:21 pm
#109
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: IAH
Programs: UA Gold, Marriott Gold, HH Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Hertz PC, Avis 1st
Posts: 313
DTW
PC
Booked: Intermediate
Received: 2017 Chrysler 300C
Ultimate Choice was terrible so agent took pity and gave me the 300C without even asking!
PC
Booked: Intermediate
Received: 2017 Chrysler 300C
Ultimate Choice was terrible so agent took pity and gave me the 300C without even asking!
Aug 10, 2017, 9:39 am
#110
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: ATL
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt LT DM, Wyndham DM, Hertz PC, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,038
SLC
PC
Booked: B
Received : Subaru Forester
It was NASTY inside. I made a note and asked for different car. Given a Kia Optima. I probably could have asked for something similar to Subaru since that is the class assigned but don't mind the Optima as a rental.
PC
Booked: B
Received : Subaru Forester
It was NASTY inside. I made a note and asked for different car. Given a Kia Optima. I probably could have asked for something similar to Subaru since that is the class assigned but don't mind the Optima as a rental.
Aug 10, 2017, 9:21 pm
#111
Join Date: Feb 2012
Programs: Hertz PC
Posts: 657
Booked F
LAS President circle line
2017 Mercedes SUV. not sure model but wasn't the small one
LAS President circle line
2017 Mercedes SUV. not sure model but wasn't the small one
Aug 13, 2017, 12:55 pm
#112
Join Date: May 2008
Location: ARN
Posts: 3,472
I just noticed this thread for the first time today. I'm a Five Star, and I've had both good and bad upgrades.
The worst "upgrade" was when I booked a Volvo V60 manual, believing that I would be upgraded to a Volvo V70. Instead, I was "upgraded" to a thirsty V60 automatic.
My best upgrade ever was in May this year, when I booked an A class car at ARN for a weekend and was upgraded to a Volvo XC90. That was totally insane.
The worst "upgrade" was when I booked a Volvo V60 manual, believing that I would be upgraded to a Volvo V70. Instead, I was "upgraded" to a thirsty V60 automatic.
My best upgrade ever was in May this year, when I booked an A class car at ARN for a weekend and was upgraded to a Volvo XC90. That was totally insane.
Aug 15, 2017, 3:39 am
#113
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: LHR
Programs: HH D,CC,SPG,AZ: Gold;BA Silver, TK Elite
Posts: 809
Tours, FR
PC
Booked D (Scenic)
Received P6 - infiniti Q50
One of the best saloons I've driven...
PC
Booked D (Scenic)
Received P6 - infiniti Q50
One of the best saloons I've driven...
Aug 19, 2017, 3:56 am
#114
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: Dynasty Frequent Flyer (Elite Plus),Accor Platinum
Posts: 1,866
Thats a nice upgrade, I dont remember are they supposed to confirm upgrade in advance and how long before？
Aug 24, 2017, 5:27 am
#115
Join Date: Oct 2016
Programs: Delta DM
Posts: 71
PVD
PC
Booked Category D / SCAR
Received a YI '17 Cadillac CTS with 12662 miles, fully loaded.
Thrilled with the UG.
PC
Booked Category D / SCAR
Received a YI '17 Cadillac CTS with 12662 miles, fully loaded.
Thrilled with the UG.
Aug 27, 2017, 9:04 am
#116
Join Date: May 2005
Location: PHX
Programs: AA Gold, WN A+ & CP, HH Diamond, Hyatt Platinum, National Executive Elite
Posts: 3,246
Does booking a full size car and getting a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup count as an upgrade?
Aug 27, 2017, 6:50 pm
#117
Moderator: Hawaii-based airlines & Hawai'i forums
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ka ʻĀpala Nui, Nuioka
Programs: NEXUS/Global Entry, Delta, United, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, and Hertz
Posts: 18,041
Jersey City HLE
Reserved: F
Received: K6 2016 Dodge Journey SXT. 35,000 miles with FL Plates.
The counter rep was kind enough to go through their available inventory with me; they had two Journeys, a Nissan Rouge, and an Expedition available. I thought about the latter, but I was going to be doing a lot of driving and my mother-in-law wouldn't have been able to get in and out easily, plus I shudder to think of trying to park it in NYC.
After putting 650+ miles on the Journey, I've pretty much put it on my dog list; the 4 cylinder engine had a hard time keeping the car at freeway speeds and the seats (especially the bench in the back) weren't that comfortable. I only managed 23 mpg highway, which is pretty abysmal for a 4-banger. Given the choice again, I might lean towards the Rogue (although I detest the CVT on that thing).
Aug 27, 2017, 6:54 pm
#118
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: CLE (mostly)
Programs: UA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Mlife Gold, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 823
Aug 28, 2017, 2:51 pm
#119
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Mostly living in the basement
Programs: Newly minted free agent; MR LT(!)TE, HH SE, BA SECM, DL MM, UA PS, 2V Fanboi, CBP GE
Posts: 5,110
Heh, was this on Friday? I was offered the same (or a very similar) car on a Q4 booking. Looked at it, thought about my Expedition "upgrade" at DTW in January, and decided to go for the Jeep Patriot (Q4) instead. An adequate but uninteresting ride... I would've preferred a Rogue, actually (better handling and smoother ride).
Aug 28, 2017, 3:05 pm
#120
Moderator: Hawaii-based airlines & Hawai'i forums
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ka ʻĀpala Nui, Nuioka
Programs: NEXUS/Global Entry, Delta, United, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, and Hertz
Posts: 18,041
Yes, it was! I picked up my car around 12:30 and left it in the garage until after work (my normal routine). Returned it this morning. I just checked my receipt and it has the Journey as a Q4, but as a 7 passenger AWD SUV it shouldn't be one, I think.