Cars at Portland / PDX
Mar 23, 2015, 11:20 am
#151
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: SW WA
Posts: 3,886
Sunday evening, 8pm.
Both EA and ES in effect, though not a huge selection on either.
EA was mostly sedans and pickup trucks.
ES was minivans, a cross section of sedans (Camry, Altima, Impala, Jetta), crossovers (Dodge Journey, Chevy Traverse), Pickups (Quad cab Nissan, Ram 1500) and one full size SUV -- a 2015 Tahoe LT that I snagged.
Both EA and ES in effect, though not a huge selection on either.
EA was mostly sedans and pickup trucks.
ES was minivans, a cross section of sedans (Camry, Altima, Impala, Jetta), crossovers (Dodge Journey, Chevy Traverse), Pickups (Quad cab Nissan, Ram 1500) and one full size SUV -- a 2015 Tahoe LT that I snagged.
Apr 25, 2015, 7:32 am
#152
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: SW WA
Posts: 3,886
Very grim last night at PDX. Despite the manager of this station having assured me a few months ago that the Executive area should never be used for storage, half of the Exec area last night was being used for storage, and there were only 6 vehicles available. Emerald Aisle was closed as well, so that meant 6 vehicles for ALL renters. 3 of them weren't even full size - 2 200s and a Jetta. The other 3 weren't cars - there was a Dodge Ram and 2 Suburbans.
I had a Premium reservation and there were no Premium cars. I ended up with an Acura RDX. The agent even commented on how "the good manager wasn't on duty today," so my suspicion that this station goes way downhill on Fridays when the main manager is off duty is probably correct.
I had a Premium reservation and there were no Premium cars. I ended up with an Acura RDX. The agent even commented on how "the good manager wasn't on duty today," so my suspicion that this station goes way downhill on Fridays when the main manager is off duty is probably correct.
May 30, 2015, 8:08 am
#153
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: SW WA
Posts: 3,886
Bad night again at PDX. Emerald Aisle closed, only around 6 cars in the Executive area, with only 1 actual car, a Kia Optima. 3 Nissan Rogues, 1 Chevy Suburban, 1 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1 Kia Sedona. None of the cars looked like they had been properly washed. I ended up with a dirty Nissan Rogue.
Jun 6, 2015, 2:33 pm
#154
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: PDX
Programs: DL Plat, UA Plat 1MM, AS MVP, Hyatt Discoverist, Avis Presidents Club, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 3,938
Literally night and day differences between Buster's experiences and mine, once again.
Daytime (seems to make all the difference). Saturday morning 9am.
ES and EA in effect.
Didn't look at EA
Premium area had a Ford Expedition, Suburban LTZ, Impala LTZ, Navigator and Avalon among other things.
ES had a little bit of everything. Camry, Altima, Impala sedans; small SUV and crossovers like Ford Escape, Ford Edge, Nissan Rogue, Chevy Tracker; Larger SUVs like Ford Explorer, Buick Enclave. Dodge and Nissan pickups. One thing it didn't have were any minivans -- my desired vehicle for this weekend trip -- but the Explorer with 3rd row seats will do just fine as an alternative.
Daytime (seems to make all the difference). Saturday morning 9am.
ES and EA in effect.
Didn't look at EA
Premium area had a Ford Expedition, Suburban LTZ, Impala LTZ, Navigator and Avalon among other things.
ES had a little bit of everything. Camry, Altima, Impala sedans; small SUV and crossovers like Ford Escape, Ford Edge, Nissan Rogue, Chevy Tracker; Larger SUVs like Ford Explorer, Buick Enclave. Dodge and Nissan pickups. One thing it didn't have were any minivans -- my desired vehicle for this weekend trip -- but the Explorer with 3rd row seats will do just fine as an alternative.
Jul 15, 2015, 11:22 pm
#155
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Programs: UA Gold (soon to be Plat), National Exec, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 19
Hi all, will be arriving at PDX on Friday, 7/17. I have a premium car reservation and Exec Elite status (status matched from Avis PC). I was wondering for those who pass through more frequently, how likely it would be for me to find a Tahoe or other 7 pass SUV in the Exec Selection? We are 5 adults traveling together and could use the extra room. Thanks!
P.S. - I did try to book one outright, but they were not available. Today, I did see a Buick Enclave that was reservable but it was 5x the cost for the weekend.
P.S. - I did try to book one outright, but they were not available. Today, I did see a Buick Enclave that was reservable but it was 5x the cost for the weekend.
Jul 16, 2015, 12:04 pm
#156
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Portland, Oregon
Programs: AS 75k, HHonors Diamond, SPG Gold, Marriott Plat, ect.
Posts: 222
Hi all, will be arriving at PDX on Friday, 7/17. I have a premium car reservation and Exec Elite status (status matched from Avis PC). I was wondering for those who pass through more frequently, how likely it would be for me to find a Tahoe or other 7 pass SUV in the Exec Selection? We are 5 adults traveling together and could use the extra room. Thanks!
P.S. - I did try to book one outright, but they were not available. Today, I did see a Buick Enclave that was reservable but it was 5x the cost for the weekend.
P.S. - I did try to book one outright, but they were not available. Today, I did see a Buick Enclave that was reservable but it was 5x the cost for the weekend.
Jul 16, 2015, 1:32 pm
#157
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: SW WA
Posts: 3,886
Hi all, will be arriving at PDX on Friday, 7/17. I have a premium car reservation and Exec Elite status (status matched from Avis PC). I was wondering for those who pass through more frequently, how likely it would be for me to find a Tahoe or other 7 pass SUV in the Exec Selection? We are 5 adults traveling together and could use the extra room. Thanks!
P.S. - I did try to book one outright, but they were not available. Today, I did see a Buick Enclave that was reservable but it was 5x the cost for the weekend.
P.S. - I did try to book one outright, but they were not available. Today, I did see a Buick Enclave that was reservable but it was 5x the cost for the weekend.
Jul 16, 2015, 7:01 pm
#158
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Programs: UA Gold (soon to be Plat), National Exec, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 19
I'm arriving around 1pm. Hopefully there will be a tahoe or suburban!
Jul 17, 2015, 8:43 am
#159
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: PDX
Programs: DL Plat, UA Plat 1MM, AS MVP, Hyatt Discoverist, Avis Presidents Club, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 3,938
I think there is a reasonable chance; if not and if you have a bit of time to wait around, it may be worth it because Friday afternoon turnover is pretty high (business/week long travelers leaving Portland, weekend visitors coming in).
Jul 17, 2015, 11:28 pm
#160
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Programs: UA Gold (soon to be Plat), National Exec, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 19
Arrived and no suburbans or tahoes available. However, was offered a Buick Enclave for $15/day upgrade fee. Content!
Aug 5, 2015, 12:09 pm
#161
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: PDX
Posts: 988
Rented middle of july from PDX, Emerald Aisle had a brand spanking new Ford Focus, rolled off the lot and straight into my hands lol. Check out the odometer reading info from my rental receipt 
Odometer Mileage/Kilometers
Starting: 3.0 Ending: 543.0
Total: 540.0
Odometer Mileage/Kilometers
Starting: 3.0 Ending: 543.0
Total: 540.0
Aug 14, 2015, 3:51 pm
#163
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: SW WA
Posts: 3,886
I've never seen it with no cars - very few cars is normal there.
Aug 16, 2015, 10:24 am
#164
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Portland, Oregon
Programs: AS 75k, HHonors Diamond, SPG Gold, Marriott Plat, ect.
Posts: 222
PDX for whatever reason is a pretty big tourist location in the summer.