Cars at ATL
Nov 24, 2010, 3:27 pm
#46
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: South Yorkshire
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Evening of Nov 22
ES: the usual assortment of Impalas and Chargers/300s. A few SUV's - I grabbed a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. There was a Santa Fe and a Dodge crossover.
Didn't get a good look at the EA.
I find that the new rental terminal tends to be better stocked than the old National yard. Have yet to get stuck with something awful. Plenty of staff in the parking deck on hand to help.
ES: the usual assortment of Impalas and Chargers/300s. A few SUV's - I grabbed a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. There was a Santa Fe and a Dodge crossover.
Didn't get a good look at the EA.
I find that the new rental terminal tends to be better stocked than the old National yard. Have yet to get stuck with something awful. Plenty of staff in the parking deck on hand to help.
Last edited by infradig; Nov 25, 2010 at 2:29 am
Dec 3, 2010, 6:43 am
#47
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Marietta, GA
Programs: Avis President's Club, Delta Gold Medallion
Posts: 55
Late Evening of Dec 2
ES: usual selection of domestic crap, 300s/Chargers/Impalas. No SUVs, a couple of Dodge Caravans. One sole Taurus (which I grabbed).
Didn't look over at EA.
Guy at check out told me that Thursday and Fridays are bad days to get anything note worthy. Tuesday is the best day to pick-up from ES, this past Tuesday there were Yukons, Suburbans, and other larger SUVs parked on the aisle.
ES: usual selection of domestic crap, 300s/Chargers/Impalas. No SUVs, a couple of Dodge Caravans. One sole Taurus (which I grabbed).
Didn't look over at EA.
Guy at check out told me that Thursday and Fridays are bad days to get anything note worthy. Tuesday is the best day to pick-up from ES, this past Tuesday there were Yukons, Suburbans, and other larger SUVs parked on the aisle.
Dec 11, 2010, 1:06 am
#48
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: South Yorkshire
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In ATL again last night (Friday 6pm)
ES plenty of Malibus and Camrys but also a smattering of SUV's mostly Dodge/Kias and the odd Grand Marquis
nothing extra special but a decent selection to choose from
ES plenty of Malibus and Camrys but also a smattering of SUV's mostly Dodge/Kias and the odd Grand Marquis
nothing extra special but a decent selection to choose from
Jan 4, 2011, 5:19 am
#49
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: based out of LAX
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Arrived last night, Monday Jan 3 at 7pm. ES had a laundry list of cars. There was a fully loaded Dodge Journey sitting at the front of the ES - leather seats- so I took that and did not look much past it (saw a bunch of sedans). Am enjoying the heated seats!
Jan 11, 2011, 6:39 am
#50
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Marietta, GA
Programs: Avis President's Club, Delta Gold Medallion
Posts: 55
Was in ATL Dec 29 thru Jan 2, typical domestic crap. One 2011 Buick Lacrosse that I grabbed. Saw a couple of Grand Cherokees but nothing special. I also was told about being able to grab anything from Alamo if I don't see anything decent in ES. Just drive out of a national gate when you grab a Alamo car.
I fly back in Fri so i'll post up what I see.
I fly back in Fri so i'll post up what I see.
Jan 29, 2011, 7:29 pm
#53
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: MEM
Programs: DL Silver, HHonors Gold, IHG Gold, National Executive-Selection
Posts: 38
Impalas, Impalas, Impalas
Flew into ATL on Wednesay, 1/26. The ES aisle had a Tahoe, a Grand Marquis, and a bunch (i.e. 4-5) of Impalas. The EA actually had more stuff on it, including a reasonably equipped Ford Escape with a Sirius, which I grabbed. The EA also had a Charger or two, a Dodge Nitro (no thanks), and an HHR. I also remember a Fusion or two.
All in all, I was underwhelmed by the ES aisle at ATL. But maybe that's just me -- I only made ES in November, and this was only my second time to use it (the first being at EWR, where there were literally dozens of models to choose from
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All in all, I was underwhelmed by the ES aisle at ATL. But maybe that's just me -- I only made ES in November, and this was only my second time to use it (the first being at EWR, where there were literally dozens of models to choose from
)
Feb 27, 2011, 4:48 pm
#54
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maryland
Posts: 162
Impalas indeed...
Sat 2/26 PM - ES had at least 15 Impalas, 6 or 7 Grand Marquis and a few odds and ends (a Camry, a Lucerne, an Equinox, etc.).
The very helpful attendant walked me over to Alamo and let me take a Taurus Limited that was there.
Interestingly, the gate attendant initially resisted checking out the Taurus, as it had 21K on the odometer and (according to her) they weren't supposed to give Emerald Club members anything over 15K. Had not heard of such a policy before (local, maybe?).
- RightD
The very helpful attendant walked me over to Alamo and let me take a Taurus Limited that was there.
Interestingly, the gate attendant initially resisted checking out the Taurus, as it had 21K on the odometer and (according to her) they weren't supposed to give Emerald Club members anything over 15K. Had not heard of such a policy before (local, maybe?).
- RightD
Mar 4, 2011, 7:42 pm
#55
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 5,630
Sat 2/26 PM - ES had at least 15 Impalas, 6 or 7 Grand Marquis and a few odds and ends (a Camry, a Lucerne, an Equinox, etc.).
The very helpful attendant walked me over to Alamo and let me take a Taurus Limited that was there.
Interestingly, the gate attendant initially resisted checking out the Taurus, as it had 21K on the odometer and (according to her) they weren't supposed to give Emerald Club members anything over 15K. Had not heard of such a policy before (local, maybe?).
- RightD
The very helpful attendant walked me over to Alamo and let me take a Taurus Limited that was there.
Interestingly, the gate attendant initially resisted checking out the Taurus, as it had 21K on the odometer and (according to her) they weren't supposed to give Emerald Club members anything over 15K. Had not heard of such a policy before (local, maybe?).
- RightD
Mar 4, 2011, 9:14 pm
#56
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The number of cars I've seen on ES or Premium with more than 15K miles could fill a Wal-Mart Super Center parking lot.
Mar 4, 2011, 9:25 pm
#57
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
That 15K limit for Emerald Club members is an interesting line. IMHO, the agent's reluctance may have had more to do with Taurus being classed as premium, not full size.
The number of cars I've seen on ES or Premium with more than 15K miles could fill a Wal-Mart Super Center parking lot.
The number of cars I've seen on ES or Premium with more than 15K miles could fill a Wal-Mart Super Center parking lot.
Apr 8, 2011, 1:54 am
#59
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: South Yorkshire
Programs: DL PM, National Exec, HH Dia, Sixt Plat, SPG Gold
Posts: 182
Thursday 4/7 at 4:30
EC usual suspects (Impalas, Chargers, etc)
but a few notable exceptions - a few Lucernes and a Genesis, also a Dodge 4door pickup. I took a new Grand Cherokee (sat radio)
I did notice a few 2011 Explorers in the SUV isle, hoping they will eventually filter into the EC.
EC usual suspects (Impalas, Chargers, etc)
but a few notable exceptions - a few Lucernes and a Genesis, also a Dodge 4door pickup. I took a new Grand Cherokee (sat radio)
I did notice a few 2011 Explorers in the SUV isle, hoping they will eventually filter into the EC.
