Cars at SFO
May 23, 2008, 10:39 pm
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Bumping this thread to ask a more specific question - what is the Aisle selection like late night, around 11p-12a? I've experienced total chaos in the late afternoons at SFO with an empty aisle, and a decent selection early afternoon and morning, but I'm concerned about a later evening arrival. Is there a good chance the aisle will be either empty or filled with crappy offerings late evening?
May 25, 2008, 9:57 pm
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To answer the more general question, the last time I was there was on a Friday mid-morning, lots of Impalas, a few Trailblazer LS, and then some smaller stuff; I picked up an Impala LTZ because I needed to hide luggage and the Trailblazer doesn't have the cover for the back storage area.
May 27, 2008, 12:48 am
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The few times that I have picked up cars late at night - the selection is pretty minimal. I saw a bunch of buick lacrosse and impala's etc.
I was going after an all wheel drive SUV and managed to get my hands on a trail blazer. I think the selection totally depends on what night you going to be there. I think thursday night is bad because a lot of rentals get returned and are not ready yet and similarly sunday night also.
Hope that helps.
I was going after an all wheel drive SUV and managed to get my hands on a trail blazer. I think the selection totally depends on what night you going to be there. I think thursday night is bad because a lot of rentals get returned and are not ready yet and similarly sunday night also.
Hope that helps.
Jun 1, 2008, 5:23 pm
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Dropped someone off at SFO yesterday (Saturday) and stopped by National around noon to checkout the selection just for fun.
EA selection is pretty small, saw a lot of PT cruisers.
ES area is much bigger than EA area. Loads of Malibus and Impalas. Found a few each of G6 convertibles and Charger SXTs. Also found a Buick Lacrosse.
Just thought I'd share.
EA selection is pretty small, saw a lot of PT cruisers.
ES area is much bigger than EA area. Loads of Malibus and Impalas. Found a few each of G6 convertibles and Charger SXTs. Also found a Buick Lacrosse.
Just thought I'd share.
Jun 1, 2008, 7:05 pm
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I got a nice G6 GXP off the Aisle in April - CA plate 6BVL517. Keep an eye out for it - I'm not sure it was supposed to be there as it came back as Specialty/Novelty and the gate agent gave me some flak, but it was a nice ride!
Jun 5, 2008, 2:36 pm
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SFO and SJC Exec's have been poor lately. Last time I was at SFO, it was all junk, a buch of Jeep or the ever hideous HHT..
My last pickup @ SJC, all just. I ended up getting a 18k miler HHT that looked like someone shot BB's at it.
I have YET to get anything good at either of these locations.
My last pickup @ SJC, all just. I ended up getting a 18k miler HHT that looked like someone shot BB's at it.
I have YET to get anything good at either of these locations.
Jun 11, 2008, 12:18 pm
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Stopped by last night (Tuesday) at around 8PM while waiting to pick someone up. EA and ES were both pretty barren.
EA had a few PT cruisers and minivans.
ES had a few minivans and a couple boring sedans. I did see one SRX though. If I was renting, that would definitely have been my choice.
EA had a few PT cruisers and minivans.
ES had a few minivans and a couple boring sedans. I did see one SRX though. If I was renting, that would definitely have been my choice.
Jun 16, 2008, 8:05 am
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A week and a half ago on a Friday night (rather late), I saw a bunch of American cars. I really wanted to try the AValon, but grabbed a Prius. I was told an Avalon would've been okay on my resv. (booking full and paying for mid). Next time. 
This past weekend, I wanted an Avalon from SJC since every single car on the Executive aisle was American. They said no, and I walked to Hertz.
This past weekend, I wanted an Avalon from SJC since every single car on the Executive aisle was American. They said no, and I walked to Hertz.
Jun 16, 2008, 8:19 am
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A week and a half ago on a Friday night (rather late), I saw a bunch of American cars. I really wanted to try the AValon, but grabbed a Prius. I was told an Avalon would've been okay on my resv. (booking full and paying for mid). Next time.
This past weekend, I wanted an Avalon from SJC since every single car on the Executive aisle was American. They said no, and I walked to Hertz.
This past weekend, I wanted an Avalon from SJC since every single car on the Executive aisle was American. They said no, and I walked to Hertz.
Jun 17, 2008, 9:23 am
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Between the delayed UA transcon (as usual) and the pokey and delayed airtrain at SFO, it was probably 1:00am Saturday morning by the time I got there. Only recall seeing one Prius, but I don't recall seeing others.
Jun 17, 2008, 12:35 pm
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Jun 17, 2008, 12:39 pm
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Jun 17, 2008, 5:34 pm
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Since it's a midsize and all EA/ES reservations are either midsize or fullsize - shouldn't be a problem - I did exactly that in Feb - took a Prius off the midsize area on an ES reservation.