seawolf

MONDAY 2300
Executive was actually stocked. Various vehicles. Camaro, Pathfinder, several Tahoes (one was NY plated) in both LT and LTZ, Pickups, minivans. Some couple trying to stuff their suitcases into a Camaro. LOL In the end, they gave up and took a Tahoe.

bigguyinpasadena

I found the staff at FLL to be EXCELLENT! ^

camaro02dk

Executive: 28 Jan: 11.30AM

several suv:
Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Arcadia, Chevy traverse, chargers, impala

Nomad_Tech

Has anyone seen a GC Laredo at this location recently?

I'm looking to try the GC out on a visit to Miami / FLL next month, and anecdotal evidence indicates service is much better at FLL. Don't need leather or the HEMI V8, just looking to see how it handles/drives... it's the only full-size SUV I have not rented or tested (well, except maybe a BMW X5 or a Mercedes )

bocastephen

I've seen Grand Cherokee Limited(s) here very rarely, but remember the 'good stuff' is almost always held at the Alamo side for upsell to clueless tourists....I wouldn't bank on anything like that being on the aisle when you arrive.

If you have status and book a full size SUV, you can ask them to find you one and they might if there are any in stock somewhere.

zeusmt

I rarely rent cars. Going to FLL next week. My kids are dying to drive in a Mustang. Thought it could be a good opportunity to get one. What's the likelihood of one being there? I reserved a convertible, but am I just wasting my money if one will be in the Executive area? Or would one not even be there?

IsleOfMan

If there's one on EA, you can have them lower your rate to ICAR at the booth.

seawolf

Base on my observations, low probably of a Mustang. Even lower probably of a Mustang convertible. Higher change of Tahoe/Suburban LTZ over a Mustang.

zeusmt

Thanks! So if I reserved a Mustang, what happens if they don't have it? Can I easy go to a midsize car and then use the Executive area, or am I just better off changing my reservation before hand?

bocastephen

You can't reserve a Mustang, but you can reserve a convertible. The convertible fleet is pretty much either all Mustang or Camaro now, no more Sebrings. During winter season, finding a convertible on the aisle is almost impossible - but you can book a convertible and a midsize, and if you see one on the aisle, use your phone to cancel the convertible and drive out with the midsize rate.

IsleOfMan

I don't even think it's really necessary to do this any more, just have them adjust your rate from STAR to ICAR at the booth if they do happen to have something you like on the aisle. Only once in a dozen plus instances (usually when I've booked PCAR/LCAR and the ER sections weren't operating and I took something from ES) have I had any push-back at the booth, and that was because the car I took from the aisle didn't have the hang-tag that aisle cars are supposed to.

My main issue with the two-reservation method is if you arrive AFTER your reservation pickup time then you have to call CS to cancel the res you don't want, which can add 5-15 min to getting out of the garage (as people walk by looking at you funny for just sitting in a car on the aisle).

seawolf

Agreed. I usually book mine pickup for 60-90 minutes after my expected arrival so than I can cancel in the app.

Nomad_Tech

I would be happy to get either the Camaro or Mustang convertible if that's what I had rented. I have not driven the 2015 'vert, but I own a 2010-14 Mustang convertible and I can highly recommend it, especially for kids The Camaro coupe feels cramped, but the convertible is an excellent drive.

Unless FLL has jacked up their rates to "soon-to-be-drunken college student", in my experience, most locations will offer base model convertibles for about the same rates as a PCAR / LCAR. No, you won't get the Premium trim with leather seats, but open-air renting is all about having the wind in your hair. If you want to own a convertible year-round, you do as I did - buy the model with heated seats

I have rented convertible Sebrings, Mustangs, and even the rare Audi A4 (with a generous booth agent) convertibles at the same price as FCAR. The latter depends on how nice you are, the location, and how desperate they are to get the car on the road, I guess.

Willyk9

Currently ES with National....what are the chances of getting a large SUV? Especially Tuesday night March 31 right before spring break? Also if nothing available what would be my options with a my typical mid size reservation?

seawolf

Having said that...just saw two Mustangs this evening. One was a convertible.