List your Free car upgrades here (Outside of Ultimate Choice)
Feb 11, 2016, 10:40 am
#3931
Original Member and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Kansas City, MO, USA
Programs: DL PM/MM, AA ExPlat, Hyatt Glob, HH Dia, National ECE, Hertz PC
Posts: 16,579
PC status here and this is admittedly a limited sample size, but I'm liking the service at MKE airport over the past few months:
Early November
Booked C
Received I - Loaded Buick Lacrosse
This Week
Booked F
Received P4 - 2015 Mercedes C300
I'll be taking a few trips to Milwaukee and will stick with Hertz there if this keeps up!
Early November
Booked C
Received I - Loaded Buick Lacrosse
This Week
Booked F
Received P4 - 2015 Mercedes C300
I'll be taking a few trips to Milwaukee and will stick with Hertz there if this keeps up!
Feb 14, 2016, 5:08 pm
#3932
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,721
MCO
PC
R
Yes: YR - 2016 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Edition
1100 miles, active XM, and the Touring edition has Garmin sat nav! The design might be dated, but for a minivan it really doesn't get better than this -- I don't even mind that they're now calling it a YR ^
-J.
PC
R
Yes: YR - 2016 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Edition
1100 miles, active XM, and the Touring edition has Garmin sat nav! The design might be dated, but for a minivan it really doesn't get better than this -- I don't even mind that they're now calling it a YR ^
-J.
Last edited by GW McLintock; Feb 14, 2016 at 10:12 pm
Feb 15, 2016, 6:08 am
#3933
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Bavaria, Germany
Posts: 168
Germany, Regensburg, Straubinger Strasse, Corporate Location
5*
Reserved: M (Opel Mokka Automatic or similar)
Options: None
Upgrade: Yes, Ford Grand C-Max (U6) 2.0 Diesel, Automatic
Although I would wonder if would get a Grand C-Max compared to the regular group U which is "Mercedes-Benz Vito Automatic GPS or similar". The C-Max is not really comparable to a Vito in size and capacity.
5*
Reserved: M (Opel Mokka Automatic or similar)
Options: None
Upgrade: Yes, Ford Grand C-Max (U6) 2.0 Diesel, Automatic
Although I would wonder if would get a Grand C-Max compared to the regular group U which is "Mercedes-Benz Vito Automatic GPS or similar". The C-Max is not really comparable to a Vito in size and capacity.
Feb 16, 2016, 5:53 am
#3934
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM, Marriott Gold, Hertz PC, National Exec
Posts: 6,736
NYC HLE
PC
Reserved: F
Assigned: L (Toyota 4Runner)
I ended up taking a MB C-Class (P4) for $25/day extra instead. Car was a 2014 with 45k, but looked and drove beautifully. If odo had said 15k, I wouldn't have batted an eye.
PC
Reserved: F
Assigned: L (Toyota 4Runner)
I ended up taking a MB C-Class (P4) for $25/day extra instead. Car was a 2014 with 45k, but looked and drove beautifully. If odo had said 15k, I wouldn't have batted an eye.
Feb 16, 2016, 8:05 am
#3935
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: the Netherlands
Posts: 3
-MCO
-5*
-Reserved: C
-Assigned: Honda Civic (C)
-Upgrade: Yes (Gold choice), 2016 Jeep Renegade FWD
Car had a nice trim (Nothing fancy), 3,6K miles and had Sirius XM. Got a bit taking used to but loved driving it for 2 weeks.
-5*
-Reserved: C
-Assigned: Honda Civic (C)
-Upgrade: Yes (Gold choice), 2016 Jeep Renegade FWD
Car had a nice trim (Nothing fancy), 3,6K miles and had Sirius XM. Got a bit taking used to but loved driving it for 2 weeks.
Feb 18, 2016, 6:00 am
#3936
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Programs: BA Gold (ex-GGL, maybe future Silver), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,201
LHR
Reserved R - Renault Captur or similar
PC
Received W - Nissan Qashqai, with nav and cameras
Reserved R - Renault Captur or similar
PC
Received W - Nissan Qashqai, with nav and cameras
It had the more eager 1.6 diesel engine (though turn off Eco Mode as it caps the revs at about 2k!), much less ponderous handling, and a much better interior. I couldn't stream music over Bluetooth though, even though it was fully loaded, and it was thirsty (but it was also 4-wheel-drive, which is unusual).
Feb 20, 2016, 3:20 am
#3937
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Programs: BA Gold (ex-GGL, maybe future Silver), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,201
LHR, one way to LCY
Reserved D6 - Nissan Leaf because it's cheap
PC
Received F3 - Skoda Octavia SE, with parking sensors, a 1.4 petrol engine (plenty of power - it's also the base engine in the new Audi A4) and 17 miles on the clock.
Actually broke traction really early, and I was surprised to get a brand new car (or maybe I was the second renter, but I doubt it) on a very cheap one-way.
Reserved D6 - Nissan Leaf because it's cheap
PC
Received F3 - Skoda Octavia SE, with parking sensors, a 1.4 petrol engine (plenty of power - it's also the base engine in the new Audi A4) and 17 miles on the clock.
Actually broke traction really early, and I was surprised to get a brand new car (or maybe I was the second renter, but I doubt it) on a very cheap one-way.
Feb 21, 2016, 8:34 am
#3938
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,721
MCO
PC
A6 - Manager's Special
Assigned: nothing. Offered any color Nissan Versa.
Took: YB - 2016 Chevy Sonic LT hatchback (500 miles, active XM)
Manager's Special isn't eligible to use Gold Choice anymore
(which was all minivans and Nissan Frontiers). I am done with this location... I have to do one more rental before I leave Orlando and I'm pretty sure it will be with Avis. Why is Hertz so stingy here??
-J.
PC
A6 - Manager's Special
Assigned: nothing. Offered any color Nissan Versa.
Took: YB - 2016 Chevy Sonic LT hatchback (500 miles, active XM)
Manager's Special isn't eligible to use Gold Choice anymore
(which was all minivans and Nissan Frontiers). I am done with this location... I have to do one more rental before I leave Orlando and I'm pretty sure it will be with Avis. Why is Hertz so stingy here??-J.
Last edited by GW McLintock; Feb 21, 2016 at 5:43 pm
Feb 22, 2016, 6:39 pm
#3939
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
DEN
Plat
Booked standard
Received loaded 300
This car is just a step below the Cadillac XTS IMHO. Really nice.
Booked standard
Received loaded 300
This car is just a step below the Cadillac XTS IMHO. Really nice.
Feb 22, 2016, 6:42 pm
#3940
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: YTZ
Programs: Hertz & Avis PC; National EE; SPG & Hilton Gold; AC 35K (yawn)
Posts: 5,921
YYZ 21 Feb booked G
Received YH 2016 Chrysler 300C AWD with premium audio but no nav or drivers aids.
Received YH 2016 Chrysler 300C AWD with premium audio but no nav or drivers aids.
Feb 23, 2016, 6:32 pm
#3941
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: San Francisco
Programs: Alaska 75K (RIP VX), Hyatt Globalist, BonVoy Plat, National Exec
Posts: 197
At Maui airport (OGG) I reserved a Mercedes C300 (prestige class) using points during a vacation.
They upgraded me automatically to a Mercedes C63 AMG (dream cars class). That thing was an absolute beast! 450+ hp. I didn't even have to talk to anyone, my name was matched up to the stall number and there she was.
I think what happened was the original C300 was a "reserve this exact model" type reservation, and they didn't have any C300s available so someone there put me in the C63.
No complaints here! So much fun!
They upgraded me automatically to a Mercedes C63 AMG (dream cars class). That thing was an absolute beast! 450+ hp. I didn't even have to talk to anyone, my name was matched up to the stall number and there she was.
I think what happened was the original C300 was a "reserve this exact model" type reservation, and they didn't have any C300s available so someone there put me in the C63.
No complaints here! So much fun!
Feb 26, 2016, 7:59 pm
#3942
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,721
MCO
PC
C4
Offered FCAR or Midsize SUV, requested FCAR. Offered Jeep Compass
Yes: received FCAR - 2016 Ford Fusion SE EcoBoost (1600 miles, leather seats, active XM)
They are so tight on upgrades here. I begged for a Dodge Charger and they insisted because it's a YF they'd have to charge more. I wanted to argue the point but was under a time crunch. Gold Choice was pick-your-color Town & Country or Grand Caravan, a Nissan Quest, and a few Jeep Patriots.
Luckily, I think this will be my last rental at MCO for a while
-J.
PC
C4
Offered FCAR or Midsize SUV, requested FCAR. Offered Jeep Compass
Yes: received FCAR - 2016 Ford Fusion SE EcoBoost (1600 miles, leather seats, active XM)
They are so tight on upgrades here. I begged for a Dodge Charger and they insisted because it's a YF they'd have to charge more. I wanted to argue the point but was under a time crunch. Gold Choice was pick-your-color Town & Country or Grand Caravan, a Nissan Quest, and a few Jeep Patriots.
Luckily, I think this will be my last rental at MCO for a while
-J.
Feb 27, 2016, 9:17 am
#3943
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
PHL
Plat
Reserved standard, offered Camry which I said no to, and they said Impala or for $35 more a Mercedes GLK. I decided to splurge on the Merc, but found the GLK to be pretty much the same as any other mid-sized SUV. Not worth the money IMHO.
Oh and this is the first airport I've been to where they don't do curbside delivery. I had to get on the bus which ended up being a 15 minute wait in the cold.
Reserved standard, offered Camry which I said no to, and they said Impala or for $35 more a Mercedes GLK. I decided to splurge on the Merc, but found the GLK to be pretty much the same as any other mid-sized SUV. Not worth the money IMHO.
Oh and this is the first airport I've been to where they don't do curbside delivery. I had to get on the bus which ended up being a 15 minute wait in the cold.
Feb 29, 2016, 4:18 am
#3944
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM, Marriott Gold, Hertz PC, National Exec
Posts: 6,736
The whole point of Manager's Special is that you're saying "I'll take pretty much anything you give me, so long as it's cheap." Allowing you to use Gold Choice pretty much defeats the purpose.
Feb 29, 2016, 9:20 am
#3945
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,721
-J.