cars at PBI
#46
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Join Date: Sep 2002
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Yet another poor experience at PBI. The general Emerald area (there is no ES) had mostly basic, high mileage generic cars and small SUVs plus one very high mileage Maxima. A few sports cars like Chargers and a camaro were there, but no 300, Grand Cherokee, Buicks, Impalas, etc
Complained to manager but there is little chance we'll see any decent cars at PBI until they move back to the large facility on Belvedere. So until that happens, I suggest putting this location on your AVOID list.
Complained to manager but there is little chance we'll see any decent cars at PBI until they move back to the large facility on Belvedere. So until that happens, I suggest putting this location on your AVOID list.
#49
Join Date: Jul 2014
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#50
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Picked a one way to FLL from PBI last Sunday. No EA/ES signage, but employee told me to pick from the two aisles closest to the fence.
Decent selection with:
1 2015 Toyota Highlander
3 Ford Mustangs
1 Ford F-150
1 Dodge Ram 1500
A bunch of FCARs (Impalas, Mazda 6s)
I grabbed the F-150 since i needed to move a few things. It has 1700 miles on it.
Decent selection with:
1 2015 Toyota Highlander
3 Ford Mustangs
1 Ford F-150
1 Dodge Ram 1500
A bunch of FCARs (Impalas, Mazda 6s)
I grabbed the F-150 since i needed to move a few things. It has 1700 miles on it.
#51
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 385
They have a new or renovated location now, which is much nicer. Great selection of cars in the Executive aisle - I opted for an almost brand new Mustang convertible (one of three convertibles, which is a rarity in FL or at least used to be at the old location).
Despite this, was irked by the shuttle bus operator. He asked the two older people in the vehicle what agency they were with and ignored me, until I spoke up (maybe he thought I was one of their kids?) When we arrived at National location he asked the older gentleman if he was Emerald Club (he wasn't) and again completely ignored me. I guess being young and female doesn't scream Executive Elite Whatever. There are bigger problems to have.
Despite this, was irked by the shuttle bus operator. He asked the two older people in the vehicle what agency they were with and ignored me, until I spoke up (maybe he thought I was one of their kids?) When we arrived at National location he asked the older gentleman if he was Emerald Club (he wasn't) and again completely ignored me. I guess being young and female doesn't scream Executive Elite Whatever. There are bigger problems to have.
#52
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 6
Rented from PBI this morning. As an Executive member the attendant told me to pick anything I want, except any of the Infiniti QX80s.
Lot was full. Had the typical midsize sedans, some chargers, a Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk (not sure why the opted for the Trailhawk trail-rated version), Jeep Grand Chrokee, Buick Enclaves and a ton of large SUVs like suburbans, tahoes and a lincoln navigator. Think there may have been some minivans in the corner of the lot. Ended up grabbing the navigator.
Lot was full. Had the typical midsize sedans, some chargers, a Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk (not sure why the opted for the Trailhawk trail-rated version), Jeep Grand Chrokee, Buick Enclaves and a ton of large SUVs like suburbans, tahoes and a lincoln navigator. Think there may have been some minivans in the corner of the lot. Ended up grabbing the navigator.
#53
Join Date: Jun 2013
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Has anyone been here recently and would like to comment on the selection? I'm picking up a car tomorrow on a PCAR res, hoping for a mustang or something sporty.
#54
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: NYC
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#59
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: DTW
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Posts: 514
Picked up at PBI yesterday. Aisle and Executive were totally full, but every other vehicle was a Dodge Journey and the usual Impalas/Fusions/etc. Nothing exciting except a couple of Jeep Grand Cherokees and one Nissan Armada and one Buick Enclave.
#60
Join Date: May 2006
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Forgot to post on here of my experience in August, on a Wednesday evening around 8pm.
Executive Aisle:
Ford Explorer, Nissan Frontier, Chevy Equinox, Nissan Rogue, Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan Armada, Nissan Murano, Ford Escape, Dodge Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango GT (mine) and Ford Mustang Convertible.
The lot lady was very kind and offered me few cars from the Luxury aisle under National logo (Executive Elite?). BMW 4 series convertible, Infiniti QX70 and Audi Q3.
I picked out the 4 series but after I drove it home, I realized the trunk space is not big enough for our luggage. So I returned it few hours later to exchange.
Arrived and the same lady let me pick out the QX70. Gawd that car looks nice BUT when I tried to exchange it, the counter lady said the system won't let me pick out that car (yeah right) so I chose the Durango GT instead, which I loved.
It was a one-way rental PBI-MIA.
I'll be posting of the pictures I took on the National PBI Yelp page.
Executive Aisle:
Ford Explorer, Nissan Frontier, Chevy Equinox, Nissan Rogue, Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan Armada, Nissan Murano, Ford Escape, Dodge Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango GT (mine) and Ford Mustang Convertible.
The lot lady was very kind and offered me few cars from the Luxury aisle under National logo (Executive Elite?). BMW 4 series convertible, Infiniti QX70 and Audi Q3.
I picked out the 4 series but after I drove it home, I realized the trunk space is not big enough for our luggage. So I returned it few hours later to exchange.
Arrived and the same lady let me pick out the QX70. Gawd that car looks nice BUT when I tried to exchange it, the counter lady said the system won't let me pick out that car (yeah right) so I chose the Durango GT instead, which I loved.
It was a one-way rental PBI-MIA.
I'll be posting of the pictures I took on the National PBI Yelp page.