Cars at SFO
Oct 23, 2018, 9:59 am
#542
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 943
I arrived around 12pm on a Thursday. The Emerald Aisle was full of Hyundai Elantras and other uninspiring midsize to compact cars. Along the Executive Aisle, I saw a Cherokee, Impala, Rav4, Mazda (didn't see if it was a CX-3 or CX-5), Mitsubishi (Outlander?), couple pickup trucks, and a Ford Edge.
I chose the Edge. The Mitsubishis seemed popular, as the only two I saw were occupied with people getting ready to go.
I chose the Edge. The Mitsubishis seemed popular, as the only two I saw were occupied with people getting ready to go.
Nov 20, 2018, 12:00 am
#543
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 7,875
Monday around 5pm, lot very full. In Executive lots of convertibles, including a 430i (also Miata, Bug, Minicooper for the unique ones. Standard ones like Mustang and Camaro).
300, Maxima SL and SV were probably nicest sedans.
Some trucks like Frontiers.
No nice SUVs, just Santa Fe, Journey, Jeep Latitude and Cherokee). Well, a Flex Limited, maybe that is nice.
I don't know if they always have convertibles, but I'm guessing cause of the smoke from the fires nobody wants convertibles right now (as no point).
300, Maxima SL and SV were probably nicest sedans.
Some trucks like Frontiers.
No nice SUVs, just Santa Fe, Journey, Jeep Latitude and Cherokee). Well, a Flex Limited, maybe that is nice.
I don't know if they always have convertibles, but I'm guessing cause of the smoke from the fires nobody wants convertibles right now (as no point).
Nov 20, 2018, 11:44 am
#544
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 24
Monday around 5pm, lot very full. In Executive lots of convertibles, including a 430i (also Miata, Bug, Minicooper for the unique ones. Standard ones like Mustang and Camaro).
300, Maxima SL and SV were probably nicest sedans.
Some trucks like Frontiers.
No nice SUVs, just Santa Fe, Journey, Jeep Latitude and Cherokee). Well, a Flex Limited, maybe that is nice.
I don't know if they always have convertibles, but I'm guessing cause of the smoke from the fires nobody wants convertibles right now (as no point).
300, Maxima SL and SV were probably nicest sedans.
Some trucks like Frontiers.
No nice SUVs, just Santa Fe, Journey, Jeep Latitude and Cherokee). Well, a Flex Limited, maybe that is nice.
I don't know if they always have convertibles, but I'm guessing cause of the smoke from the fires nobody wants convertibles right now (as no point).
Nov 20, 2018, 6:03 pm
#545
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 7,875
Hope that wasn't the same tired 430i I rented this summer. Whole back had been poorly painted, rattled itself to death on the bad roads, all 4 wheels were curb rashed, Registration was expired, windows were out of time so it would only roll up the drivers window when you put the top up/down. Made sure to share my concerns with the rep when I turned in, hope they didn't just wash it and put it back on the line. I picked it because it was the only convertible available for our Summer Napa trip.
Dec 19, 2018, 2:53 pm
#546
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SFO/DTW
Programs: DL PM 0.5MM, Hyatt Globalist, HHonors Gold, SPG Plat, Marriott Gold, Avis PC, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,988
Pick up around 1pm today. Light day so 4 rows of cars.
Exec had lots of Camero RS, Mustang converts, Pathfinder, several Fusion Titaniums, Impalas, Rav4, couple Altimas and Maximas, Jeep Cherokee. Managed to snag an X3 that got parked on the exec aisle. C300 got moved from PS to Exec while I was in the car, but nobody took it.
EA - usual cars. VW buggy convertible though
Reserved - Chrysler 300 for VIP
Upgrades - QX60, MKZ, MKC, Challenger Scat pack?
Exec had lots of Camero RS, Mustang converts, Pathfinder, several Fusion Titaniums, Impalas, Rav4, couple Altimas and Maximas, Jeep Cherokee. Managed to snag an X3 that got parked on the exec aisle. C300 got moved from PS to Exec while I was in the car, but nobody took it.
EA - usual cars. VW buggy convertible though
Reserved - Chrysler 300 for VIP
Upgrades - QX60, MKZ, MKC, Challenger Scat pack?
Dec 25, 2018, 11:30 am
#547
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: United States
Programs: Marriott Platinum, SPG Platinum, Hilton Diamond, National Executive, Hertz Five Star
Posts: 1
Arrived 11pm during Christmas Eve. ES does not provide plenty of cars due to high-demand in the holiday season. Some notables: 3 BMW 430, 2 Mustang, 1 Camero, 1 Beetle, 1 Buick Cascada, mix of trucks (F150, Ram, Nissan Frontier). No any SUVs since they are all reserved for family trip during holiday. Upgrade area has 1 Range Rover, BMW X5, Audi Q5 with extra $50 per day($40 for executive members).
Jan 28, 2019, 3:25 pm
#548
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SFO/DTW
Programs: DL PM 0.5MM, Hyatt Globalist, HHonors Gold, SPG Plat, Marriott Gold, Avis PC, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,988
Weak selection on a Sunday night - 10:30pm
Pick your color Sentras and Rogues on ES
Somebody snagged a QX30 before I got there.
Pick your color Sentras and Rogues on ES
Somebody snagged a QX30 before I got there.
Jan 29, 2019, 11:53 am
#549
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SYD
Programs: UA GS, BA Gold, Marriott Titanium/LT Plat, IHG Gold, National Exec Elite, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,419
Picked up Saturday afternoon and returned Monday evening. Good selection of cars both times.
Wasn't really paying attention, as I'd booked a full size SUV and needed something bigger. Got upgraded to a 4wd QX80.
Wasn't really paying attention, as I'd booked a full size SUV and needed something bigger. Got upgraded to a 4wd QX80.
Feb 3, 2019, 12:27 am
#551
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 340
Picked up today, 2/2/19, around 1:15pm. Decent selection on both aisles. I recall a higher trim Challenger, Charger, Mazda 6, Tahoe, Pathfinder, and QX60 on ES. I was about to take the QX60, but thought it might be a little tough to park in SF, so I asked about a Q60 in the upgrade section — after a little hesitation, the CSR let me take it. Turned out it didn’t have a scannable barcode, and I was trying to do Emerald Checkout for 1-2 Free purposes — so the CSR very graciously went out of his way to let me take another Q60 in the “back” that did have a barcode. Only had 320 miles...although I gotta say I’m not a huge fan of sports cars in general. Bottom line is definitely ask if you don’t see something you are happy with (but also please take care of the CSRs if they take care of you).
FWIW, there was also a Maserati in the upgrade section.
FWIW, there was also a Maserati in the upgrade section.
Feb 25, 2019, 9:52 am
#554
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: HHonors Lifetime Diamond, Delta Tupperware Medallion, National EE
Posts: 158
I've been renting there twice a month for a year, and I've never seen an SS, GT, or RT. I've seen plenty of plain-Jane Challengers, a couple of Camaros, and a handful of Mustang drop tops, but they were (probably) all V-6 models.
Feb 26, 2019, 9:39 pm
#555
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: SEA
Programs: Hertz PC,National EE,Hilton Diamond,Marriott Titanium, AS Gold 75K, DL Platinum
Posts: 153
I'm going to be picking up here in March for an exec aisle res. I am hoping to be able to pick up a Ford Expedition Limited and one way to SBA. I'm dropping off rental car from SFO then immediately renting a full size SUV from SBA for two weeks it would make things easier for everyone to not have to shuffle bags. Has anyone seen many of the Ford expeditions around SFO? I don't really want a Tahoe or Suburban because most of them don't have push button start or air cooled seats. Thanks in advance!