Cars at YYZ
Aug 20, 2013, 7:15 pm
#226
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Canada
Programs: National Executive, Avis First
Posts: 70
mid size suv on top of my head: escape, journey, sorento... the few escape I took from national have nav with it, usually my preferred choice despite lack of power.
if you don't like what they have for you, you can ask for reservation adjustment to a full size car... should be way cheaper then a suv rental.. and then pick from the aisle(which may have suv minivan)
https://www.nationalcar.ca/index.do?...withnav-header
if you don't like what they have for you, you can ask for reservation adjustment to a full size car... should be way cheaper then a suv rental.. and then pick from the aisle(which may have suv minivan)
https://www.nationalcar.ca/index.do?...withnav-header
Thank you for the information. It is a free rental for me, I am using one of my free days so not really costing me anything.
I am just curious if I don't like their selection of midsize suv if I can take a full size instead.
Anyone knows if they carry the new sentafe? is this a midsize suv?
Aug 20, 2013, 7:21 pm
#227
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Canada
Programs: National Executive, Avis First
Posts: 70
So this is my first time renting from pearson, so what is the deal about going to the counter at the location or going to the reserve aisle?
as already mentioned my reservation is Emerald Reserve, so I go to the counter or to the reserve aisle? just seems confusing to me.
also how good are the guys if one requests a particular car? for instance if I call a couple of hours before and ask them for a particular midsize suv to keep a side. Anyone has any experience on this?
I am afraid to get there and find they have an awful selection of midsize suv's, hope they won't mind if I pick a full size instead.
My reservation is free as I am using one of my free days.
as already mentioned my reservation is Emerald Reserve, so I go to the counter or to the reserve aisle? just seems confusing to me.
also how good are the guys if one requests a particular car? for instance if I call a couple of hours before and ask them for a particular midsize suv to keep a side. Anyone has any experience on this?
I am afraid to get there and find they have an awful selection of midsize suv's, hope they won't mind if I pick a full size instead.
My reservation is free as I am using one of my free days.
Aug 20, 2013, 9:06 pm
#228
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVP Gold, UA MP, National EE, Marriott Gold, Avis First, WS Rewards
Posts: 231
So this is my first time renting from pearson, so what is the deal about going to the counter at the location or going to the reserve aisle?
as already mentioned my reservation is Emerald Reserve, so I go to the counter or to the reserve aisle? just seems confusing to me.
also how good are the guys if one requests a particular car? for instance if I call a couple of hours before and ask them for a particular midsize suv to keep a side. Anyone has any experience on this?
I am afraid to get there and find they have an awful selection of midsize suv's, hope they won't mind if I pick a full size instead.
My reservation is free as I am using one of my free days.
as already mentioned my reservation is Emerald Reserve, so I go to the counter or to the reserve aisle? just seems confusing to me.
also how good are the guys if one requests a particular car? for instance if I call a couple of hours before and ask them for a particular midsize suv to keep a side. Anyone has any experience on this?
I am afraid to get there and find they have an awful selection of midsize suv's, hope they won't mind if I pick a full size instead.
My reservation is free as I am using one of my free days.
I personally haven't requested a car from YYZ, but I would give them at least 24 hours to pull something aside. Even then, it's sometimes a crap shoot.
As far as grabbing a SFAR (standard; explorer/grand cherokee/pathfinder) or FFAR (full size; durango/expedition/armada) off the reserve lane if you don't like the IFAR's, keep in mind that those are the "general public" lanes and the vehicle count is based on the number of reservations they have. Sure there's upgraders, no shows and general parking, but something like a FFAR/PGAR (premium crossover; enclave/acadia/flex/MKT) they may make you pay an upgrade charge (unless your Exec or higher) or a reverse of shame.
Last edited by Alaska737890; Aug 20, 2013 at 9:12 pm
Aug 20, 2013, 9:09 pm
#229
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVP Gold, UA MP, National EE, Marriott Gold, Avis First, WS Rewards
Posts: 231
Thank you for the information. It is a free rental for me, I am using one of my free days so not really costing me anything.
I am just curious if I don't like their selection of midsize suv if I can take a full size instead.
Anyone knows if they carry the new sentafe? is this a midsize suv?
I am just curious if I don't like their selection of midsize suv if I can take a full size instead.
Anyone knows if they carry the new sentafe? is this a midsize suv?
Aug 22, 2013, 1:47 am
#231
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YYJ
Programs: Aeroplan, Priority Club, National Exec Elite, Hertz #1 Gold, Avis First, Thrifty Bluechip
Posts: 1,924
The "navigation" option is just an SD card. The touchscreen in the SELs and Titaniums is nav-capable but National doesn't want to shell out the $700 for the nav card. Neither would I actually, I'd just go find one on ebay or Amazon for a fraction of the price.
Aug 22, 2013, 8:57 am
#232
Moderator: National Car
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SE MI
Programs: Delta PM, National EE, Hertz PC, Hilton DM
Posts: 2,168
Santa Fe is in the system as an SFAR now. YYZ also has Mitsubishi Outlanders which I got once on the Aisle and didn't mind.
The "navigation" option is just an SD card. The touchscreen in the SELs and Titaniums is nav-capable but National doesn't want to shell out the $700 for the nav card. Neither would I actually, I'd just go find one on ebay or Amazon for a fraction of the price.
The "navigation" option is just an SD card. The touchscreen in the SELs and Titaniums is nav-capable but National doesn't want to shell out the $700 for the nav card. Neither would I actually, I'd just go find one on ebay or Amazon for a fraction of the price.
Aug 23, 2013, 12:28 am
#234
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YYJ
Programs: Aeroplan, Priority Club, National Exec Elite, Hertz #1 Gold, Avis First, Thrifty Bluechip
Posts: 1,924
That actually makes more sense now that I think about it. I know there are other options than just ordering through the dealer but it probably needs to be activated or authenticated for that specific vehicle I'm guessing.
Aug 23, 2013, 7:17 pm
#235
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: YTZ
Programs: Hertz & Avis PC; National EE; SPG & Hilton Gold; AC 35K (yawn)
Posts: 5,921
Been awhile since I was at YYZ, but looking to burn some of my free days. Being EE, I would love to book Luxury, but it is not showing up on the site. Any hints at getting something interesting?
Aug 23, 2013, 7:51 pm
#236
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YYJ
Programs: Aeroplan, Priority Club, National Exec Elite, Hertz #1 Gold, Avis First, Thrifty Bluechip
Posts: 1,924
Perhaps a convertible? I haven't been to YYZ this summer but I know they usually carry Mustang 5.0 convertibles in the summer.
Aug 28, 2013, 10:58 am
#237
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 61
It's probably a good time to go this coming long weekend. Many will rent vans, full size cars, and SUVs; last time I did this was during March Break and they had all Mustang convertibles 5.0 in the main emerald aisle for the taking!! Too bad I also needed something bigger or else I would have grabbed one then.
Sep 1, 2013, 8:39 am
#238
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: YTZ
Programs: Hertz & Avis PC; National EE; SPG & Hilton Gold; AC 35K (yawn)
Posts: 5,921
Go at an off time, usually late at night and I find they have fewer selections, but are more generous in upgrading you to a luxury, full size SUV, or specialty cars like a Mustang or Challenger.
It's probably a good time to go this coming long weekend. Many will rent vans, full size cars, and SUVs; last time I did this was during March Break and they had all Mustang convertibles 5.0 in the main emerald aisle for the taking!! Too bad I also needed something bigger or else I would have grabbed one then.
It's probably a good time to go this coming long weekend. Many will rent vans, full size cars, and SUVs; last time I did this was during March Break and they had all Mustang convertibles 5.0 in the main emerald aisle for the taking!! Too bad I also needed something bigger or else I would have grabbed one then.
I booked a convertible with an idea of picking anything off the lot. Pretty bare on the high end stuff. Offered a Mustang 5.0 or a Infiniti EX37 (took the Infiniti).
Sep 5, 2013, 11:59 am
#239
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 57
I had a week long rental starting last Wednesday around 2 PM.
Terminal 3 was a complete zoo. They had a ford explorer in the Emerald Executive Aisle. I was looking for a good sedan so I went to Terminal 1. Terminal 1 was much quieter. They had 3-4 G37x's, a Ford Explorer, a Ford Edge and 2 Chrysler 200 convertibles.
I took one of the G's.
Terminal 3 was a complete zoo. They had a ford explorer in the Emerald Executive Aisle. I was looking for a good sedan so I went to Terminal 1. Terminal 1 was much quieter. They had 3-4 G37x's, a Ford Explorer, a Ford Edge and 2 Chrysler 200 convertibles.
I took one of the G's.
Last edited by rihc55; Sep 6, 2013 at 11:02 am