Mazda Miata $80 upgrade/day
Jul 26, 2020, 6:18 pm
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Mazda Miata $80 upgrade/day
I am new to National but got matched from Hertz and wanted to try it out, but I was quoted $80 upgrade/day for a Mazda Miata as a Exc Elite member. Is this normal or is it overpriced?
FYI: It was a relatively smaller international airport.
FYI: It was a relatively smaller international airport.
Jul 27, 2020, 7:21 am
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That's way overpriced, it's the same category as a Mustang and Camaro convertible (STAR). I've gotten the Miata twice off the aisle in the last few years.
The Miatas at National are probably retractable hardtops in the top trim, so fairly well equipped.
The Miatas at National are probably retractable hardtops in the top trim, so fairly well equipped.
Jul 27, 2020, 7:25 pm
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Jul 27, 2020, 11:02 pm
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I've seen them frequently in the Exec Aisle at LAX over the years, and they sit there untaken, no one wants to go near them - way too small.
Jul 28, 2020, 8:11 pm
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As others have said, NOT worth +$80/day. You can reserve the convertible class for less than that. I believe their code is CTAR, at least on this 2020 Miata RF barcode I saw at National/Ent/Alamo SFO a couple months ago: https://i.imgur.com/opKd7wB.jpg
Didn't rent that car, but have had a Miata once before and it was super cramped and uncomfortable. I say that as a super lightweight and small person. I don't think 99% of Americans can breathe in a car like that.
Didn't rent that car, but have had a Miata once before and it was super cramped and uncomfortable. I say that as a super lightweight and small person. I don't think 99% of Americans can breathe in a car like that.