Cars at HNL
Apr 6, 2012, 12:08 am
#106
Join Date: Nov 2009
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May 12, 2012, 1:00 am
#107
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Picked up a one day rental this morning. Lot was packed with cars, including a bunch of 300 Limiteds (all with leather, the 8-speed trans and 8-inch touch screen) and Chargers. The booth agent said they were delivered yesterday.
The ES stalls had:
- 1x Jeep Liberty
- 1x Buick Lucerne
- 3x Chrysler 300 Limited (one 2011, two brand new 12s)
The EA stalls had Malibus, Impalas, and two brand new Chargers.
I had a PCAR reservation and finally got to drive a Buick Lacrosse. It was a silver '12 Premium I with around 2,800 miles. Nice car, but those thick A-pillars cause huge blind spots.
The ES stalls had:
- 1x Jeep Liberty
- 1x Buick Lucerne
- 3x Chrysler 300 Limited (one 2011, two brand new 12s)
The EA stalls had Malibus, Impalas, and two brand new Chargers.
I had a PCAR reservation and finally got to drive a Buick Lacrosse. It was a silver '12 Premium I with around 2,800 miles. Nice car, but those thick A-pillars cause huge blind spots.
Jul 11, 2012, 9:52 am
#109
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Was there Sat/Sunday
Saturday - slim pickins. A Malibu, Camry, Lincoln Town Car, Nissan Rogue and a Sonata that we took - a piece of crap that had been beaten senseless by previous renters (over 15K miles), had almost no suspension left and pulled to the right.
Sunday (returning the Sonata), saw one convertible, an Impala, Malibu, Cadillac
Saturday - slim pickins. A Malibu, Camry, Lincoln Town Car, Nissan Rogue and a Sonata that we took - a piece of crap that had been beaten senseless by previous renters (over 15K miles), had almost no suspension left and pulled to the right.
Sunday (returning the Sonata), saw one convertible, an Impala, Malibu, Cadillac
Aug 25, 2012, 1:36 pm
#110
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Picked up Friday morning (8/24). ES had 4 '12 300 Limiteds and a Chevy Captiva (old Saturn Vue). EA had the usual mix of Malibus and Impalas.
I took a 300 Limited with the large screen and 8-speed auto. Delivered in August and with 800 miles on the odometer. Still one of my favorite cars, but the bright plastic wood isn't very convincing. I liked the blackish-tinged trim in the 300 I rented last year.
I took a 300 Limited with the large screen and 8-speed auto. Delivered in August and with 800 miles on the odometer. Still one of my favorite cars, but the bright plastic wood isn't very convincing. I liked the blackish-tinged trim in the 300 I rented last year.
Sep 17, 2012, 9:27 am
#112
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: PHX
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Are they doing away with Executive Aisle at HNL? I just booked a reservation for a couple of weeks from now. Usually, my reservation shows "Executive Aisle & Service." My booking at HNL shows only "Emerald Booth" and it tells me to go to the booth to pick up my keys. Will I still get EA choice?
Sep 17, 2012, 11:22 pm
#113
Join Date: Mar 2009
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I don't think they officially have an emerald aisle but you do have a selection of cars to choose from. Only difference is you have to tell the attendant the car you would like instead of checking out at an exit booth.
Sep 18, 2012, 7:52 am
#115
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It's a "pseudo-EA/ES" since there is no separate exit booth just for National, they can't leave keys in the cars, there is a "EA/ES" booth right next to the "EA/ES" where you can see the car selection, tell them which one you want, and they'll check you out and give you the keys to that car.
Sep 26, 2012, 2:32 pm
#116
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It's a "pseudo-EA/ES" since there is no separate exit booth just for National, they can't leave keys in the cars, there is a "EA/ES" booth right next to the "EA/ES" where you can see the car selection, tell them which one you want, and they'll check you out and give you the keys to that car.
Thanks.
Sep 27, 2012, 2:12 am
#118
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If you go early (before 7am, but I've had this happen after 7 when the booth employee was "late for work"), you will need to go to the counter. When this happens, I make it a habit to walk the EA/ES stalls first to see what I want and ask the counter for the specific vehicle.
Oct 23, 2012, 2:06 pm
#119
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Last Friday the Exec stalls included a line of shiny new Ford Escape Ecoboost, a 300 and a few other odds and ends. Took the Escape, and while it was a nice ride, I've never experienced such horrific gas mileage....it was like driving a Bentley Turbo around the island....except the Bentley would have saved me on gas.
On Sunday, there was a convertible, some nondescript SUVs, and the usual Malibu/Camry/Altima
On Sunday, there was a convertible, some nondescript SUVs, and the usual Malibu/Camry/Altima
Oct 24, 2012, 7:03 pm
#120
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Last Friday the Exec stalls included a line of shiny new Ford Escape Ecoboost, a 300 and a few other odds and ends. Took the Escape, and while it was a nice ride, I've never experienced such horrific gas mileage....it was like driving a Bentley Turbo around the island....except the Bentley would have saved me on gas.
On Sunday, there was a convertible, some nondescript SUVs, and the usual Malibu/Camry/Altima
On Sunday, there was a convertible, some nondescript SUVs, and the usual Malibu/Camry/Altima