Consolidated "Renting at BOS; What Kind of Cars to Expect?" Thread
Nov 18, 2022, 2:19 pm
#121
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
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Picked up 11/16 at 6:30 PM
Yawn. I ended up in a Chevy Malibu LT with 9,000 miles and XM.
Yawn. I ended up in a Chevy Malibu LT with 9,000 miles and XM.
Nov 21, 2022, 9:07 am
#122
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
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Dec 8, 2022, 7:09 pm
#124
Join Date: Jun 2019
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Makes me wonder how does one reserve a Polestar? As far as I know, they just started receiving them.
Dec 8, 2022, 9:12 pm
#125
Join Date: Oct 2021
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Jan 4, 2023, 11:34 pm
#126
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: BOS
Programs: UA 1K, AA GLD
Posts: 237
No polestars tonight in PC. Was hoping for a Model Y.
However they did have 1 Tesla model 3 LR, 2 standard model 3s, a couple Minivans, an Expedition, a Dodge Ram, a couple Equinox, a Taos, a Corolla Cross, 2 Venza Hybrids, and a Highlander.
However they did have 1 Tesla model 3 LR, 2 standard model 3s, a couple Minivans, an Expedition, a Dodge Ram, a couple Equinox, a Taos, a Corolla Cross, 2 Venza Hybrids, and a Highlander.
Aug 20, 2023, 2:54 pm
#128
Join Date: Mar 2007
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I saw a lot of Model 3s when I was there in late July. Most of them seemed to be standard range, as I had reserved an extended range and they had to find one for me. Unfortunately, the one they found had over 40K miles on it and a small crack in the rear windshield. I ended up canceling the reservation and using a backup reservation I had at National.
Oct 14, 2023, 6:23 pm
#129
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 37
Picked up my car last thuesday arround 9 AM.
The garage was packed with cars. Five star/Gold and PC: Full with SUV's from any brand and model.
Lots of chocies. I even saw an expedition with a mileage of 10k. To big for me, so i grabbed a GMC Acadia.
The garage was packed with cars. Five star/Gold and PC: Full with SUV's from any brand and model.
Lots of chocies. I even saw an expedition with a mileage of 10k. To big for me, so i grabbed a GMC Acadia.
Nov 14, 2023, 1:57 pm
#130
Join Date: Nov 2023
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I am Planning on moving from Boston to LA and don't have too much stuff but enough to need a Full-size SUV, Like a Yukon or Tahoe. I have PC status with Hertz. Can I book a midsize and drive away in one of those? Or would I have to book something else? Also, how's the availability at Boston Aiport? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
Nov 17, 2023, 1:48 pm
#131
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You *might* be able to drive away with one of those. Then again you might get your choice of color Camrys and Fusions--there's just way to reliably know what's going to be in the PC (or 5*) section. For something like a cross-country move where you absolutely need the space a full-size SUV offers, I can't imagine not booking and paying for the full-size SUV.
Feb 22, 2024, 11:51 pm
#132
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: BOS
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Gambled with a full size and take the chance to get something bigger with PC. Lots of empty spots at 2pm, a couple sedans, 2 Tesla m3’s, pickup trucks, and a base 4Runner. No 2 row/3 row crossovers or minivans.
Mar 17, 2024, 11:44 am
#133
Join Date: May 2009
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March 12, arrived about 7pm, there were no cars available. About a dozen people waiting for Gold and 5-star choice, and soon after I arrived, 3 more PC customers standing around, all staring at the empty garage. Employees promised cars coming, just wait. About 15 minutes later, they pulled up in a 2024 Cadillac CT4, with 7 miles on the odometer, and that's what I took. They hadn't even removed all the plastic from the interior chrome, yet.
Mar 18, 2024, 10:18 am
#134
Join Date: Apr 2023
Location: Los Angeles
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March 12, arrived about 7pm, there were no cars available. About a dozen people waiting for Gold and 5-star choice, and soon after I arrived, 3 more PC customers standing around, all staring at the empty garage. Employees promised cars coming, just wait. About 15 minutes later, they pulled up in a 2024 Cadillac CT4, with 7 miles on the odometer, and that's what I took. They hadn't even removed all the plastic from the interior chrome, yet.
For what it's worth, when I returned on the evening of the 16th the lots were pretty full with no customers waiting around.