takaasen

yes, boked U4 at MIA, was scam, got U2 standar convetebel Camaro. at Hertz counter told me "yes all U4 is V8s"
opend the hood day after whoa 4 bagger!!!. drove to MCO, got Mustang GT and had to pay exstra????????. will send a complaint about this to MIA and my local office.

cubeman

Decided to take a car during my week in Miami since it was $250 for the week with AAA rate. PC had 5 cars in it no joke.

- Dodge Charger R/T
- Jeep Gladiator
- Infiniti Q50
- Toyota Camry
- Nissan Rogue? (didn't even glance at it)

Took the charger and left.

GoToGate

That would be a no brainer ...

GoToGate

What are the Premium Upgrade choices at MIA?
What are the chances finding a Mustang GT or other V8s in there?

Thanks

GoToGate

Hello,
I rented out a Mustang Convertible (so called ECO BOOST) @ MIA about 3 months ago.
It was a tired car with around 43k on the clock. The transmission was jerky and the car was not much fun. Tire pressure was 43 front 32 rear!
All other ECOs in that aisle had similar mileages, scratches and an overall used look/feel to them.


Before COVID I used to rent out Camaros/GTs and most of the time those cars were below 6k miles and like new.
At one time I even hit the Penske Mustang GT

Unless Hertz brings in 'fresh blood' I'll possible stick with 5* UC to save me the disappointment and $$$

BuZZy1337

Hi guys,
im a Five Star Member and its my first time renting Hertz in the USA.
I got a Q4 (Small SUV) reservation.
As a Fivestar member i am able to upgrade for free to the next category (5 Passenger Standard SUV) - is that correct?
So am i able to just grab a Standard size SUV from the Choiceline without any additional charge or how is that working in the USA - especially at MIA?
Is there a choice line which i can choose a car from at all?

Regards

corolla

No, Q4 is not eligible for upgrade.

You still can choose from the 5 star zone, though.

GoToGate

Hello,

Could you explain this please? If you (as 5*) book 'D' you can choose from different cars than if you had booked 'C' ?
Or are you referring to the 5* aisle when saying he can chose from the Full Size, Midsize, or Compact areas?

Thank you

missingcolours

At some airports, there used to be separate aisles for Compact, Midsize, Fullsize cars. I haven't seen that setup used much since covid, but if those aisles are present you can pick from those too.

corolla

I think MIA still had aisle 1,2,3 last December when I was there, but the sizes were rather small compared to the huge gold section. But only aisle 3 which is the compact lane is available in most places.

GoToGate

Hello and thank you,
So if you make a 'D' reservation as a 5* you can choose from a different aisle other than the usual 5* UC?

I understand that you have reserve 'C' which gives you access to the 5* UC aisle. So with 'D' more options?

missingcolours

For PC no, for 5 Star, maybe technically, not sure. But in practice, it's highly unlikely to get you anything better in my experience.

- You can choose from Gold, 5 Star, and PC if you reserve >= Midsize (anything but Mgr Special, Economy, Compact) and are at least that status level.
- There are also the Compact/Midsize/Fullsize (1/2/3) at a few airports. As a PC, I've normally been able to take cars from those sections regardless of what I booked. It might be the same for 5 Star, or maybe you can only pick from Fullsize if you book a particular class (C, D, F, dunno). That said, those sections contain almost entirely base model, usually higher-mileage sedans of the applicable size. 5 Star and Gold generally have better or equal cars.

GoToGate

Ok, thank you ....

I could reserve a (C) car for $500 and a (D) car for $35 more.
That's why I was wondering if getting the (D) reservation would give me better options for an upgrade.

From memory the 5* UC aisle was nothing to be writing home about.

GoToGate

Came in on the 06/27/22 .. 10PM. Reservation was for a 'Jetta'
My name on the billboard with 'Gold' no assigned bay!

Nothing in 5*, Gold not much better, in PC just 2! cars ..
Ended up taking a 2020 Ford Fusion which was the best of the rest. 37k miles and clean interior/sun roof/ 2l turbo, 245HP.
HOWEVER the tire pressure was off.
Hertz wouldn't fix it on site (really?) and the Gold Office was shut.

Took the car anyhow and inflated the tire(s) myself at the next gas station.

corolla

Just a warning for future renters, you shouldn’t take this kind of car regardless the situation because this tire will show the same low reading again tomorrow or the day after. If you rent just for a day you’d be fine