Cars at MCO
Nov 30, 2015, 9:02 am
#587
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 202
Picked up a car last Tues, 11/24, around 930A on the B side. B side had a lot to choose from but was the usual suspects, they did have a Charger and a couple of Challengers, 300, minivans, SUVs... I decided on a Challenger b/c I wanted to say I drove a Challenger.
Dec 21, 2015, 10:12 am
#588
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL Scattered Smothered Covered Medallion, Some hotel & car stuff, Kroger Plus Card
Posts: 10,745
Anyone have experience at MCO with getting them to connect two contracts without having to actually return to the location?
I have a 4-day rental coming up, Thurs-Sun. Would like to use a 12F day for the first day, then apply a free weekend day coupon to the Friday-Sunday portion. But, I'd of course prefer to not have to go back to the airport.
I know it's always YMMV based on the station manager at the time, so just looking for a general feel of whether MCO is one of the locations with managers who will usually do that for you.
I have a 4-day rental coming up, Thurs-Sun. Would like to use a 12F day for the first day, then apply a free weekend day coupon to the Friday-Sunday portion. But, I'd of course prefer to not have to go back to the airport.
I know it's always YMMV based on the station manager at the time, so just looking for a general feel of whether MCO is one of the locations with managers who will usually do that for you.
Dec 21, 2015, 12:52 pm
#589
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: ROC
Programs: Skymiles, AAdvantage, MileagePlus, Emerald Executive, Priority Club
Posts: 119
Anyone have experience at MCO with getting them to connect two contracts without having to actually return to the location?
I have a 4-day rental coming up, Thurs-Sun. Would like to use a 12F day for the first day, then apply a free weekend day coupon to the Friday-Sunday portion. But, I'd of course prefer to not have to go back to the airport.
I know it's always YMMV based on the station manager at the time, so just looking for a general feel of whether MCO is one of the locations with managers who will usually do that for you.
I have a 4-day rental coming up, Thurs-Sun. Would like to use a 12F day for the first day, then apply a free weekend day coupon to the Friday-Sunday portion. But, I'd of course prefer to not have to go back to the airport.
I know it's always YMMV based on the station manager at the time, so just looking for a general feel of whether MCO is one of the locations with managers who will usually do that for you.
Dec 21, 2015, 1:14 pm
#590
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL Scattered Smothered Covered Medallion, Some hotel & car stuff, Kroger Plus Card
Posts: 10,745
Thanks for the feedback. Likely not worth the hassle for us, then. The car is only $32++/day split across four of us and we're not staying that close to the airport.
Jan 12, 2016, 10:20 pm
#591
Used to be MBS PremExec
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Saginaw, MI (MBS)
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Marriott Titanium w/Lifetime Plat, Hilton LIfetime ♢, National Exec, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,722
I have not seen this anywhere before, when up at MCO (B) tonight...
Exec selection had a nice mix of midsize SUVs, a Grand Cherokee, some boring sedans, a few Buicks, but right next to each other...Four BRAND NEW gigantic GMC Yukons. All four white--looked like a fleet of government cars. Since I had time, I compared them--all four had exactly 6 miles on them. They all still had writing and stickers on the tires.
I didn't really want anything THAT big, but I liked the features inside, it is comfortable, and I've never driven a car with so few miles on it, ever. My last new cars bought had a few hundred miles in test drives on them!
Exec selection had a nice mix of midsize SUVs, a Grand Cherokee, some boring sedans, a few Buicks, but right next to each other...Four BRAND NEW gigantic GMC Yukons. All four white--looked like a fleet of government cars. Since I had time, I compared them--all four had exactly 6 miles on them. They all still had writing and stickers on the tires.
I didn't really want anything THAT big, but I liked the features inside, it is comfortable, and I've never driven a car with so few miles on it, ever. My last new cars bought had a few hundred miles in test drives on them!
Jan 13, 2016, 12:40 pm
#592
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 202
I have not seen this anywhere before, when up at MCO (B) tonight...
Exec selection had a nice mix of midsize SUVs, a Grand Cherokee, some boring sedans, a few Buicks, but right next to each other...Four BRAND NEW gigantic GMC Yukons. All four white--looked like a fleet of government cars. Since I had time, I compared them--all four had exactly 6 miles on them. They all still had writing and stickers on the tires.
I didn't really want anything THAT big, but I liked the features inside, it is comfortable, and I've never driven a car with so few miles on it, ever. My last new cars bought had a few hundred miles in test drives on them!
Exec selection had a nice mix of midsize SUVs, a Grand Cherokee, some boring sedans, a few Buicks, but right next to each other...Four BRAND NEW gigantic GMC Yukons. All four white--looked like a fleet of government cars. Since I had time, I compared them--all four had exactly 6 miles on them. They all still had writing and stickers on the tires.
I didn't really want anything THAT big, but I liked the features inside, it is comfortable, and I've never driven a car with so few miles on it, ever. My last new cars bought had a few hundred miles in test drives on them!
Jan 15, 2016, 12:45 pm
#593
Join Date: Sep 2001
Programs: Alaska Tanzanite 100K
Posts: 3,858
Florida just got a sh*t ton new cars. First time since after 9/11 that I've been getting cars with almost NO miles on them. 2 rentals at MCO this year have had *7* miles on them. No joke!
(however, don't get me started on the horrible problems at Tampa if you land after 7PM.. 2nd time I've had to "abandon" my National reservation because all they had for EE's were trucks, minivans, or sports cars (North side had *3* cars total at 930PM last night). Sorry, I just want a Sedan. Counter reps refused to give me a car from Alamo or Enterprise, so I went to Hertz (PC) and got a Chrysler 200.)
(however, don't get me started on the horrible problems at Tampa if you land after 7PM.. 2nd time I've had to "abandon" my National reservation because all they had for EE's were trucks, minivans, or sports cars (North side had *3* cars total at 930PM last night). Sorry, I just want a Sedan. Counter reps refused to give me a car from Alamo or Enterprise, so I went to Hertz (PC) and got a Chrysler 200.)
Jan 15, 2016, 10:11 pm
#594
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL Scattered Smothered Covered Medallion, Some hotel & car stuff, Kroger Plus Card
Posts: 10,745
Florida just got a sh*t ton new cars. First time since after 9/11 that I've been getting cars with almost NO miles on them. 2 rentals at MCO this year have had *7* miles on them. No joke!
(however, don't get me started on the horrible problems at Tampa if you land after 7PM.. 2nd time I've had to "abandon" my National reservation because all they had for EE's were trucks, minivans, or sports cars (North side had *3* cars total at 930PM last night). Sorry, I just want a Sedan. Counter reps refused to give me a car from Alamo or Enterprise, so I went to Hertz (PC) and got a Chrysler 200.)
(however, don't get me started on the horrible problems at Tampa if you land after 7PM.. 2nd time I've had to "abandon" my National reservation because all they had for EE's were trucks, minivans, or sports cars (North side had *3* cars total at 930PM last night). Sorry, I just want a Sedan. Counter reps refused to give me a car from Alamo or Enterprise, so I went to Hertz (PC) and got a Chrysler 200.)
We have a Mustang fanatic in our crew who would love one of those, but alas, the passenger space would be...tough.
Feb 7, 2016, 8:24 am
#595
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: AA Gold, OW Ruby, IHG PLT, JB Mosiac, Delta Silver, VA Silver, AK MVP, Hyatt Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 151
They did offer me a Camaro for $99 upgrade from the Alamo stock- but I declined. I was only in and out for a weekend- came in Th evening and fly out Monday morning- so it wasn't worth it for me. Plus I like Mustangs better
Feb 9, 2016, 5:34 pm
#596
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 63
I picked up Wednesday (2/3) and there was plenty to choose from on the A side....
(4x) Cameros
(2x)Suburbans
(2x) Tahoes
(2x) Buick Enclaves
I ended up taking a 2016 Buick Enclave with 3 miles on it. Brand new...still had a good amount of plastic on the inside.
(4x) Cameros
(2x)Suburbans
(2x) Tahoes
(2x) Buick Enclaves
I ended up taking a 2016 Buick Enclave with 3 miles on it. Brand new...still had a good amount of plastic on the inside.
Mar 18, 2016, 7:46 pm
#598
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sunshine State
Programs: Avis Trump. Costco Exec. SPG PLAT PREM-90. WN A+/CP. AA SLV. Nat EE..
Posts: 456
I went by there on the B side this evening. Basically I see very similar cars between Emerald and Executive now which is why I pretty much stopped using them for the last year or two but it looks like my corp has moved back to Enterprise/National so unless I can get better rates on Avis I'll be here more often.
May 9, 2016, 10:42 am
#599
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: National Executive Elite, Marriott Bonfire Titanium, Hilton Gold, United Premier Silver, Hertz PC
Posts: 199
Saturday 5/7 ~noon B side.
ES
- Yukon SLT
- GC limited
- 2x Edge Titanuim
- Charger 1x base, 2x SXT, 1x R/T
- 2x Durango Limited
- Buick verano
- Taurus Limited
- Camaro hardtop '16
- Impala LT (new body)
- 4Runner
Really wasn't paying attention to EA
- Fusion Titanuim
- Couple of Jeep Renegades
- Few Compass/Liberty
ES
- Yukon SLT
- GC limited
- 2x Edge Titanuim
- Charger 1x base, 2x SXT, 1x R/T
- 2x Durango Limited
- Buick verano
- Taurus Limited
- Camaro hardtop '16
- Impala LT (new body)
- 4Runner
Really wasn't paying attention to EA
- Fusion Titanuim
- Couple of Jeep Renegades
- Few Compass/Liberty
May 10, 2016, 3:19 pm
#600
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Orlando
Programs: Marriott Plat; National Emerald Exec Elite
Posts: 264
Ok, I have wrestled with how to get what I want on this for a while. I am renting a car at MCO that my son-in-law to be and daughter will drive away from their wedding in. He would prefer a muscle car. As I find them to be cramped with small windows, I have never wanted one! Perhaps that's why I feel like there is always a glut of them!
As Exec, I have almost always been able to ask for the car I want if I didn't see it. Having said that, I have pretty much always asked for either a large SUV or a minvan.
I can have my son rent the car as a regular member (saving me a couple hours) or I can rent it. How much would I hurt my chances of getting the challenger if I have my son rent the car?
As Exec, I have almost always been able to ask for the car I want if I didn't see it. Having said that, I have pretty much always asked for either a large SUV or a minvan.
I can have my son rent the car as a regular member (saving me a couple hours) or I can rent it. How much would I hurt my chances of getting the challenger if I have my son rent the car?