Cars at HNL
Mar 4, 2011, 11:21 am
#76
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ES was slim pickings this morning (3/4) - a Challenger, a basic-looking Jeep Liberty, and a 2010 Taurus Limited with 14K miles, which is what I took.
EA was more interesting, with a 2011 Jetta among the mix of Altimas, Camrys, Impalas, and a Grand Marquis.
EA was more interesting, with a 2011 Jetta among the mix of Altimas, Camrys, Impalas, and a Grand Marquis.
Mar 5, 2011, 12:59 pm
#77
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I picked up a week long rental on Feb. 14. It was late when I came in, and the lot is not well lit so I didn't get a good look at everything. But I was happy with the white 2011 Lincoln MKS parked next to the booth in the ES.
The lack of gate check-out at this location means that the cars have no keys inside... so my usual browsing inside a lot of vehicles was not possible anyway.
The Lincoln is a nice ride, btw (despite being nicknamed the "pimpmobile" during the trip, lol).
The lack of gate check-out at this location means that the cars have no keys inside... so my usual browsing inside a lot of vehicles was not possible anyway.
The Lincoln is a nice ride, btw (despite being nicknamed the "pimpmobile" during the trip, lol).
Mar 11, 2011, 3:05 am
#78
Join Date: Nov 2009
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On the ES at 10pm tonight (3/10):
- (2) 2011 Chevy Camaros
- (1) Grand Marquis
- (2) 2010 300 Tourings
Was very tempted to take a Camaro, but with 3 others and luggage, I realized it wouldn't be the smartest move. I took one look at the small trunk and realized I probably would be able to fit, at most, 2 of our suitcases.
On the EA were:
- Several Dodge Avengers (2010s)
- Grand Marquis
- Several Impalas (at least one less than month old)
- 2011 Jetta
- 2010 Prius
I took the Prius with about 13K miles. My only previous hybrid experience was a test drive of a Toyota Highlander Hybrid a couple years ago. It takes a little getting used to the dead silence at a stoplight (first reaction was that the car died).
Of course, one thing the agent at the booth forgot to mention (and maybe didn't know) -- we went into a tsunami warning just before our plane landed at HNL.
- (2) 2011 Chevy Camaros
- (1) Grand Marquis
- (2) 2010 300 Tourings
Was very tempted to take a Camaro, but with 3 others and luggage, I realized it wouldn't be the smartest move. I took one look at the small trunk and realized I probably would be able to fit, at most, 2 of our suitcases.
On the EA were:
- Several Dodge Avengers (2010s)
- Grand Marquis
- Several Impalas (at least one less than month old)
- 2011 Jetta
- 2010 Prius
I took the Prius with about 13K miles. My only previous hybrid experience was a test drive of a Toyota Highlander Hybrid a couple years ago. It takes a little getting used to the dead silence at a stoplight (first reaction was that the car died).
Of course, one thing the agent at the booth forgot to mention (and maybe didn't know) -- we went into a tsunami warning just before our plane landed at HNL.
Mar 11, 2011, 6:41 am
#79
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Good luck out there. CNN is showing the first waves starting to hit Kauai, but so far its not looking strong...yet. Just a 2ft rise so far..
Mar 27, 2011, 5:31 am
#80
Join Date: Mar 2009
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Picked up 3/25 around 11:30 AM. ES had 2 cadillac DTS,300, and a challenger. EA had the usual sonatas, impalas, camrys, etc.
I ended up taking the DTS but wow what a disappointment. Feels like the old oldsmobile my parents used to have in the 90's. Even the turn direction stalk is still the same design from way back then. The CTS I got last November was much better than the DTS.
I ended up taking the DTS but wow what a disappointment. Feels like the old oldsmobile my parents used to have in the 90's. Even the turn direction stalk is still the same design from way back then. The CTS I got last November was much better than the DTS.
Mar 28, 2011, 1:26 am
#81
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On the ES at 10pm tonight (3/10):
- (2) 2011 Chevy Camaros
- (1) Grand Marquis
- (2) 2010 300 Tourings
Was very tempted to take a Camaro, but with 3 others and luggage, I realized it wouldn't be the smartest move. I took one look at the small trunk and realized I probably would be able to fit, at most, 2 of our suitcases.
On the EA were:
- Several Dodge Avengers (2010s)
- Grand Marquis
- Several Impalas (at least one less than month old)
- 2011 Jetta
- 2010 Prius
I took the Prius with about 13K miles. My only previous hybrid experience was a test drive of a Toyota Highlander Hybrid a couple years ago. It takes a little getting used to the dead silence at a stoplight (first reaction was that the car died).
Of course, one thing the agent at the booth forgot to mention (and maybe didn't know) -- we went into a tsunami warning just before our plane landed at HNL.
- (2) 2011 Chevy Camaros
- (1) Grand Marquis
- (2) 2010 300 Tourings
Was very tempted to take a Camaro, but with 3 others and luggage, I realized it wouldn't be the smartest move. I took one look at the small trunk and realized I probably would be able to fit, at most, 2 of our suitcases.
On the EA were:
- Several Dodge Avengers (2010s)
- Grand Marquis
- Several Impalas (at least one less than month old)
- 2011 Jetta
- 2010 Prius
I took the Prius with about 13K miles. My only previous hybrid experience was a test drive of a Toyota Highlander Hybrid a couple years ago. It takes a little getting used to the dead silence at a stoplight (first reaction was that the car died).
Of course, one thing the agent at the booth forgot to mention (and maybe didn't know) -- we went into a tsunami warning just before our plane landed at HNL.
Jun 3, 2011, 12:43 am
#83
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Picked up a 1 day rental 6/2 at 5:30p.
ES had:
- 2012 VW CC
- 2011 VW Tiguan
- Jeep Liberty
- Dodge Challenger
EA had:
- Malibu
- 2011 Dodge Avenger
- VW Jetta
- 2011 Chrysler 300 (!)
I wanted the 2011 300, but the booth agent said he was holding it for someone who requested it. I took the CC (tag=PCAR) instead with 1,500 miles, which was just as nice...
ES had:
- 2012 VW CC
- 2011 VW Tiguan
- Jeep Liberty
- Dodge Challenger
EA had:
- Malibu
- 2011 Dodge Avenger
- VW Jetta
- 2011 Chrysler 300 (!)
I wanted the 2011 300, but the booth agent said he was holding it for someone who requested it. I took the CC (tag=PCAR) instead with 1,500 miles, which was just as nice...
Jul 1, 2011, 12:35 am
#84
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Picked up a 1-day rental 6/30, late afternoon.
ES had:
- 2011 Buick Lucerne
- 2012 VW CC
- 2x 2010 Chrysler 300 Touring
- 2x 2011 Chrysler 300 Limited
EA had:
- 2011 Ford Fusion
- 2011 VW Jetta
- 2010 Toyota Prius
- Crown Victoria
- Malibu
I took one of the two red 2011 300 Limiteds. I'll post my impressions in a short ride review. While I previously avoided the 2010 300 (after trying it once; nothing wrong with it, just not very interesting), I'd gladly take the 2011 model.
ES had:
- 2011 Buick Lucerne
- 2012 VW CC
- 2x 2010 Chrysler 300 Touring
- 2x 2011 Chrysler 300 Limited
EA had:
- 2011 Ford Fusion
- 2011 VW Jetta
- 2010 Toyota Prius
- Crown Victoria
- Malibu
I took one of the two red 2011 300 Limiteds. I'll post my impressions in a short ride review. While I previously avoided the 2010 300 (after trying it once; nothing wrong with it, just not very interesting), I'd gladly take the 2011 model.
Last edited by qs933; Jul 1, 2011 at 3:43 am
Aug 15, 2011, 8:10 pm
#85
Join Date: Mar 2009
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8/11 at around 9 PM - ES had 2 Lincoln MKS , a VW Tiguan and one other SUV I can't remember. Took the MKS which was nice.
When I went to return the car on 8/14 around 6:30 PM, the ES only had
a Crown Victoria.
When I went to return the car on 8/14 around 6:30 PM, the ES only had
a Crown Victoria.
Sep 23, 2011, 12:38 pm
#86
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Picked up this morning.
ES had:
- VW CC
- 2010 Lincoln MKS
- Buick Lucerne
- Kia Sorrento
- Ford Escape
- Jeep Liberty
- 2012 Volvo S60
Debated between the S60 and MKS; took the former since I haven't driven one and the MKS was "well experienced" given that it was a 2010.
ES had:
- VW CC
- 2010 Lincoln MKS
- Buick Lucerne
- Kia Sorrento
- Ford Escape
- Jeep Liberty
- 2012 Volvo S60
Debated between the S60 and MKS; took the former since I haven't driven one and the MKS was "well experienced" given that it was a 2010.
Sep 30, 2011, 6:39 pm
#87
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Picked up around noon on a Friday.
ES had:
- 2x 2011 Chrysler 300 Limiteds
- VW CC
- Jeep Liberty
- Dodge Challenger
- Chevy Camaro (didn't notice which trim, but it had factory reverse sensors, something I hadn't noticed before)
EA had the standard mixture of Malibus, Impalas, and a Crown Victoria.
I took a 300 since I needed the luggage space.
Side note: Lesson learned from my last rental of a Volvo S60 -- if I had read the ride review, I would have learned that National orders it with a full size spare in the trunk. I almost had to stack suitcases on my back seat passengers' laps.
ES had:
- 2x 2011 Chrysler 300 Limiteds
- VW CC
- Jeep Liberty
- Dodge Challenger
- Chevy Camaro (didn't notice which trim, but it had factory reverse sensors, something I hadn't noticed before)
EA had the standard mixture of Malibus, Impalas, and a Crown Victoria.
I took a 300 since I needed the luggage space.
Side note: Lesson learned from my last rental of a Volvo S60 -- if I had read the ride review, I would have learned that National orders it with a full size spare in the trunk. I almost had to stack suitcases on my back seat passengers' laps.
Sep 30, 2011, 6:53 pm
#88
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the wife and i were in Honolulu for 6 weeks (Aug 7-Sept 17) and switched out our cars a few times:
Aug 7: reserved Luxury, but all they had clean was a crown vic, ended up with a camaro
Aug 13: swapped out for a low mile MKS. they also had a CC, an Enclave, and the normal smattering of mid sized cars.
Aug 21: swapped out for a 4dr wrangler with 180 miles, because the mks was having transmission problems. They only had a few midsize and compact, but no luxury or anything good...
I was hopin for a challenger the whole time, but no dice
Aug 7: reserved Luxury, but all they had clean was a crown vic, ended up with a camaro
Aug 13: swapped out for a low mile MKS. they also had a CC, an Enclave, and the normal smattering of mid sized cars.
Aug 21: swapped out for a 4dr wrangler with 180 miles, because the mks was having transmission problems. They only had a few midsize and compact, but no luxury or anything good...
I was hopin for a challenger the whole time, but no dice
Oct 6, 2011, 2:37 pm
#89
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Location: Alexandria, VA
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We had a couple of good cars today, but they are already gone....
Oct 2 around 5pm all that was available on either of the aisles were Elantras, 1 Impala, and some Jettas. Having tired of the Impala years ago, I took the Jetta, but it was one of the worst cars I have ever driven. In this base model, the road noise was horrible, pickup was non-existent and the interior finish was pitiful. In many ways it reminded us of Hyundais from 10+ years ago. Never again.
Nov 5, 2011, 8:45 pm
#90
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Picked up a 1-day rental with Premium reservation. Must be they are getting ready for the APEC rush as they had a lot of cars (mostly mid-size) double-parked in the lot.
ES was rather average:
- Ford Taurus Limited
- Ford Taurus SEL
- 2010 300 Touring
I was also offered a 2012 Volvo S60 (which the booth agent called a "Buick" and then corrected himself -- "I mean Nissan"
) parked to the left of the booth, but declined due its lack of trunk space. I took the Taurus Limited.
The rest of the lot was filled with 2011 Jettas and Fusions, with the occasional Impala.
ES was rather average:
- Ford Taurus Limited
- Ford Taurus SEL
- 2010 300 Touring
I was also offered a 2012 Volvo S60 (which the booth agent called a "Buick" and then corrected himself -- "I mean Nissan"
) parked to the left of the booth, but declined due its lack of trunk space. I took the Taurus Limited.The rest of the lot was filled with 2011 Jettas and Fusions, with the occasional Impala.