Cars at STL
May 9, 2014, 12:20 pm
#32
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA 1K MM, Marriott Life Plat, various others of little note
Posts: 2,763
5/6 at 4 pm or so, terrible selection.
EA was almost empty, 200s and some tiny econobox I didn't recognize. ES was even worse, a bunch of minivans and bare bones Altimas. There was a Santa Fe "sport" (which means "mini") with 17,000 miles on it. I took that, because there were a bunch of vultures waiting around for a better car and I just wanted to get out of there. Just for an extra laugh it still had trash in it and the gas was 3/4 full. Brilliant!
I complained to the attendant but he just shrugged and gaped. Next time I go to STL I'll try hertz.
EA was almost empty, 200s and some tiny econobox I didn't recognize. ES was even worse, a bunch of minivans and bare bones Altimas. There was a Santa Fe "sport" (which means "mini") with 17,000 miles on it. I took that, because there were a bunch of vultures waiting around for a better car and I just wanted to get out of there. Just for an extra laugh it still had trash in it and the gas was 3/4 full. Brilliant!
I complained to the attendant but he just shrugged and gaped. Next time I go to STL I'll try hertz.
May 11, 2014, 7:49 am
#33
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: ATL
Programs: HH Diamond, DL plat, UA Silver, Marriott Platinum, IHG Gold, National Executive
Posts: 121
There are two upgrades (a convertible Mustang and another QX60).
The QX60 in the exec lot was dirty, looked like someone shook a soda can and exploded it inside.
The lot attendant told me to take an Econ car or deal with it.
Jun 28, 2014, 3:42 pm
#34
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: ATL/TPA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Lifetime Marriott Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Avis President's Club
Posts: 362
Sunday, 6.22 : 1700
Week-long tour of Central Illinois, so, I sat in the lot for awhile, waiting for a GM vehicle with working XM. STL porters did a great job of keeping the Aisle full...the ES not so much 
Must have had the same greeter as my buddy, nyctoatl,...the overflow was full, but, he did little in the way of customer service.
ES :
1 x Equinox (6,100 mi odo, Black, MO plates, no XM)
3 x Malibu
1 x Impala Legacy
1 x Journey
1 x Fusion
3 x Altima
EA :
2 x Captiva
1 x 200
1 x Fusion
2 x Sonata
2 x Tucson
2 x Compass
2 x Patriot
2 x CX-5
Must have had the same greeter as my buddy, nyctoatl,...the overflow was full, but, he did little in the way of customer service.ES :
1 x Equinox (6,100 mi odo, Black, MO plates, no XM)
3 x Malibu
1 x Impala Legacy
1 x Journey
1 x Fusion
3 x Altima
EA :
2 x Captiva
1 x 200
1 x Fusion
2 x Sonata
2 x Tucson
2 x Compass
2 x Patriot
2 x CX-5
May 26, 2015, 12:42 pm
#37
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: STL
Programs: Southwest A+/CP, Hilton Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 170
The answer to this is no. I just tried it this weekend, and they wouldn't allow it. There is a tiny lot next to the exit that looks to fit 6-7 cars, but I'm not sure who is allowed to park there.
Jul 16, 2015, 9:23 am
#38
Join Date: May 2012
Location: STL
Posts: 130
Just picked up from STL on a one way PCAR. Ended up getting a Taurus Limited w/ 400 on the odo. Working Sirius and cooled seats. Although not that exciting, I'll put it in the win column....
Normal offerings on the ES, a couple 4Runners in SR5 trims were the only noteable standouts from the norm. EA only had two cars, nothing exciting. Saw a truck load of new redesigned Volvo XC 90s coming in that looked really nice! I wonder how National's will be spec'd out and what class they will be in. Hopefully better spec'd than their S60s.
Good service at this location too, told the greeter I was fine w/ whatever just no Maxima's or S60s. He agreed that the Maximas should not be classed as PCARs.
Upgrade area included a Q50, Mustang Covertable (base), Impala LT
Normal offerings on the ES, a couple 4Runners in SR5 trims were the only noteable standouts from the norm. EA only had two cars, nothing exciting. Saw a truck load of new redesigned Volvo XC 90s coming in that looked really nice! I wonder how National's will be spec'd out and what class they will be in. Hopefully better spec'd than their S60s.
Good service at this location too, told the greeter I was fine w/ whatever just no Maxima's or S60s. He agreed that the Maximas should not be classed as PCARs.
Upgrade area included a Q50, Mustang Covertable (base), Impala LT
Jul 16, 2015, 1:40 pm
#39
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Northern Calif./Eastern Ida.
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Posts: 20,628
late addition
June 7, midnight arrival
had to wait 25 minutes for the bus
ES was the typical garbage for this location, Maximas, Taurii, Impalas
STL has a fond affection for Dodge Journeys and there were a bunch of them as usual
I got a Hyundai Santa Fe, it was a pretty stripped down model
Selection in the EA was about the same or worse
probably one of my least favorite EA/ES locations, though it seems to be better in the winter when they have more SUVs and trucks available.
June 7, midnight arrival
had to wait 25 minutes for the bus
ES was the typical garbage for this location, Maximas, Taurii, Impalas
STL has a fond affection for Dodge Journeys and there were a bunch of them as usual
I got a Hyundai Santa Fe, it was a pretty stripped down model
Selection in the EA was about the same or worse
probably one of my least favorite EA/ES locations, though it seems to be better in the winter when they have more SUVs and trucks available.
Dec 1, 2015, 9:57 am
#40
Join Date: May 2012
Location: STL
Posts: 130
Any recent updates here? Hoping to grab a minivan off of ES the Saturday before Christmas, as my MVAR rate charges for mileage above a certain point. Never have had to rent a minivan before so I don't know what my odds are at this time of year at this location...
Dec 14, 2015, 9:53 pm
#41
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 187
Unfortunately, there's usually never anyone in the aisle to ask about getting one...
Dec 28, 2015, 4:22 pm
#42
Join Date: May 2012
Location: STL
Posts: 130
Dropped off my rental today at STL and overall a good variety on the ES aisle. Decent variety of cars and SUVs, though nothing spectacular. There were a few 300s and LaCrosses. Nice to see some PCARs in ES at this location.
My rental was a Chrysler T&C that I was able to ask the manager for as there were no minivans on the aisle when I picked up. He tried haggling with me for a few minutes, but then ultimately gave it to me for my FCAR price, which was appreciated.
My rental was a Chrysler T&C that I was able to ask the manager for as there were no minivans on the aisle when I picked up. He tried haggling with me for a few minutes, but then ultimately gave it to me for my FCAR price, which was appreciated.
Jan 12, 2016, 4:28 pm
#43
Join Date: Aug 2015
Programs: AA PLT PRO, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plt. Premier
Posts: 587
Picked up at STL today - they did not even have a Executive Aisle in fact they only had about 10-15 cars available at all, don't really see the perk of being a "Executive" if they have 0 cars available in that area.
Jan 12, 2016, 6:09 pm
#44
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: YQR
Posts: 2,741
Maybe it's a bit hit and miss. When we picked up in mid November the Exec Aisle was full of cars and had terrific selection, as did the regular aisle.