Cars at SJC
Jun 20, 2023, 5:55 pm
#196
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: Mileage Plus, Marriott Rewards, Southwest Rapid Rewards
Posts: 686
Got in today around noon.
Aisles completely empty and a line of about 10-12 people waiting for cars. Attendant was doing a great job working the line, apologizing for the delays and getting people into something that met their needs.
I had a premium SUV reserved and he made sure we got it. A Tahoe came up and I told him I'd take it but he insisted we wait for what we paid for. Less than 5 min later, had a Suburban.
Aisles completely empty and a line of about 10-12 people waiting for cars. Attendant was doing a great job working the line, apologizing for the delays and getting people into something that met their needs.
I had a premium SUV reserved and he made sure we got it. A Tahoe came up and I told him I'd take it but he insisted we wait for what we paid for. Less than 5 min later, had a Suburban.
Dec 8, 2023, 10:18 pm
#197
Join Date: Dec 2023
Programs: National Executive
Posts: 26
Was checking out the aisle when returning at 12/7 10 pm. Lots on the aisle are very close to full.
Executive: 2 F150s (1 Ecoboost XLT and 1 5.0 Lariat), Silverado, GMC Sierra, 4Runner, Toyota Sienna, Frontier, Accord, new Mustang convertible, Mini Countryman, multiple Pacificas, a Camaro, a Grand Cherokee, a Charger, some crossovers (Ford/GM/Dodge/Hyundai/Nissan), a couple of Maximas, an Outlander, and a Malibu
Emerald Aisle: Usual sedans and crossovers. Did see some VW sedans.
SUV reserve section has a Lincoln Navigator.
I was wanting to try out that F150 with the 5.0 V8 so I can compare it to the 5.3 Silverado and 5.7 RAM I had rented before.
Executive: 2 F150s (1 Ecoboost XLT and 1 5.0 Lariat), Silverado, GMC Sierra, 4Runner, Toyota Sienna, Frontier, Accord, new Mustang convertible, Mini Countryman, multiple Pacificas, a Camaro, a Grand Cherokee, a Charger, some crossovers (Ford/GM/Dodge/Hyundai/Nissan), a couple of Maximas, an Outlander, and a Malibu
Emerald Aisle: Usual sedans and crossovers. Did see some VW sedans.
SUV reserve section has a Lincoln Navigator.
I was wanting to try out that F150 with the 5.0 V8 so I can compare it to the 5.3 Silverado and 5.7 RAM I had rented before.
Dec 14, 2023, 1:29 am
#198
Join Date: Dec 2023
Programs: National Executive
Posts: 26
12/13 7:30 am has slim pickings.
Emerald Aisle is almost empty with uninspiring cars: Malibus, a Nissan Rogue, and some Kia sedan.
Executive is 1/3 full. It has:
2 Toyota Highlander XLE (one with 13k miles and another with 15k miles)
1 Toyota Highlander LE
Toyota 4Runner SR5 with 16k miles
Nissan Armada with 62k (!!!) miles
‘24 Ford Mustang Ecoboost
Toyota RAV4
Chevy Blazer
Chrysler 300
Altimas and Malibus
It seems like this location is generous. I asked for a Ford F150 or if I can take any cars from reserved section. I was offered a GMC Sierra, but decided not to take it. I was about to take the Highlander XLE, until when somebody returned a Wagoneer, I got offered a ‘24 Expedition Max Limited with just 1.2k miles and that is what I left with. Very pleased with the Expedition.
Emerald Aisle is almost empty with uninspiring cars: Malibus, a Nissan Rogue, and some Kia sedan.
Executive is 1/3 full. It has:
2 Toyota Highlander XLE (one with 13k miles and another with 15k miles)
1 Toyota Highlander LE
Toyota 4Runner SR5 with 16k miles
Nissan Armada with 62k (!!!) miles
‘24 Ford Mustang Ecoboost
Toyota RAV4
Chevy Blazer
Chrysler 300
Altimas and Malibus
It seems like this location is generous. I asked for a Ford F150 or if I can take any cars from reserved section. I was offered a GMC Sierra, but decided not to take it. I was about to take the Highlander XLE, until when somebody returned a Wagoneer, I got offered a ‘24 Expedition Max Limited with just 1.2k miles and that is what I left with. Very pleased with the Expedition.
Dec 16, 2023, 7:15 pm
#199
Join Date: Dec 2023
Programs: National Executive
Posts: 26
Checked out the aisles when I returned at 12/15 9:30 pm
Emerald Aisle:
Toyota Corolla XSE hatchback
2 Nissan Frontiers
Toyota Tacoma (base model)
Mazda 3 hatchback
Chrysler Pacifica
Toyota Corolla Cross
Nissan Kicks
Kia K5
Some Altimas
A bunch of Corolla sedans, Souls, and Malibus
Executive:
2 Jeep Wranglers (one 4xe, one Sport S 4-door)
Chevrolet Camaro (base model)
Dodge Charger (base model)
A bunch of Toyota Camrys and Chevy Malibus
Honda CRV
Some other crossovers (Kia, Mazda, GMC, Ford, and especially Hyundai)
Upgrade car is a Lincoln Navigator
Some other notes:
Somebody was returning a new VW Golf GTI in the National/Enterprise/Alamo level. Never thought I'd see one as a rental.
Enterprise has a Grand Cherokee with Nova Scotia plates.
Very pleased with the Expedition as my rental. Tons of torque from the Ecoboost V6 engine and I like the sound system better than the Bose system found in the Yukon I rented before.
Emerald Aisle:
Toyota Corolla XSE hatchback
2 Nissan Frontiers
Toyota Tacoma (base model)
Mazda 3 hatchback
Chrysler Pacifica
Toyota Corolla Cross
Nissan Kicks
Kia K5
Some Altimas
A bunch of Corolla sedans, Souls, and Malibus
Executive:
2 Jeep Wranglers (one 4xe, one Sport S 4-door)
Chevrolet Camaro (base model)
Dodge Charger (base model)
A bunch of Toyota Camrys and Chevy Malibus
Honda CRV
Some other crossovers (Kia, Mazda, GMC, Ford, and especially Hyundai)
Upgrade car is a Lincoln Navigator
Some other notes:
Somebody was returning a new VW Golf GTI in the National/Enterprise/Alamo level. Never thought I'd see one as a rental.
Enterprise has a Grand Cherokee with Nova Scotia plates.
Very pleased with the Expedition as my rental. Tons of torque from the Ecoboost V6 engine and I like the sound system better than the Bose system found in the Yukon I rented before.
Dec 24, 2023, 10:44 pm
#201
Join Date: Dec 2023
Programs: National Executive
Posts: 26
Apologies for the late response. I didn’t take a super hard look at the crossovers, but there’s definitely some of them are AWD (not all though)
Last edited by RicerRabbit; Dec 24, 2023 at 10:51 pm
Jan 12, 2024, 2:11 am
#202
Join Date: Dec 2023
Programs: National Executive
Posts: 26
1/11 10:30 pm. The lot is very close to full with just a few open spots.
Executive Selection:
2 Jeep Wranglers. Both of them are 4-doors. One is a Sport S and the other is a 4xe
2 Ford F150s. Both XLTs. One of them is a 5.0 V8 4x4 and the other one is an Ecoboost 2WD
1 Nissan Titan
1 Honda Accord Hybrid Sport
2 Subaru Outbacks
1 VW Tiguan (AWD)
1 Dodge Challenger (GT so it has the V6 engine)
2 Chrysler Pacificas
Some more Crossovers (1 Escape, 1 Outlander, 1 Terrain, and some Chevy, Hyundai, and Nissan crossovers)
Some more regular sedans (1 Sonata and several Camrys)
Emerald Aisle:
1 Nissan Frontier 2WD
1 Toyota Tacoma (SR5, 4 cylinder, 2WD)
1 Honda CRV
1 Hyundai Santa Fe
2 Mazda CX30s
2 Chrysler Pacificas. One of them is a hybrid
2 Toyota Camrys
1 VW Jetta
1 Chevy Equinox
A plethora of Malibus, Altimas, and Corollas
Executive Selection:
2 Jeep Wranglers. Both of them are 4-doors. One is a Sport S and the other is a 4xe
2 Ford F150s. Both XLTs. One of them is a 5.0 V8 4x4 and the other one is an Ecoboost 2WD
1 Nissan Titan
1 Honda Accord Hybrid Sport
2 Subaru Outbacks
1 VW Tiguan (AWD)
1 Dodge Challenger (GT so it has the V6 engine)
2 Chrysler Pacificas
Some more Crossovers (1 Escape, 1 Outlander, 1 Terrain, and some Chevy, Hyundai, and Nissan crossovers)
Some more regular sedans (1 Sonata and several Camrys)
Emerald Aisle:
1 Nissan Frontier 2WD
1 Toyota Tacoma (SR5, 4 cylinder, 2WD)
1 Honda CRV
1 Hyundai Santa Fe
2 Mazda CX30s
2 Chrysler Pacificas. One of them is a hybrid
2 Toyota Camrys
1 VW Jetta
1 Chevy Equinox
A plethora of Malibus, Altimas, and Corollas
Last edited by RicerRabbit; Jan 12, 2024 at 2:32 am Reason: Forgot to put some other cars I saw
Jan 21, 2024, 2:21 pm
#203
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, AS MVP Gold, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 269
1/21 10:30am
EE aisle completely full, a few mentions:
4x Grand Cherokee 4xe
3x Grand Cherokee
2024 Mazda CX90 Turbo Premium Plus with 1500 miles
2024 Hyundai Kona
Honda CRV
Jeep Wrangler
Nissan Pathfinder
Other generic sedans, SUVs, pick ups, and vans
Asked the nice receptionist and was given other options for X2(old gen), CT5, and a 2024 XT4 Luxury Premium with 350 miles. Ended up taking a 2024 Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV with 2500 miles.
EE aisle completely full, a few mentions:
4x Grand Cherokee 4xe
3x Grand Cherokee
2024 Mazda CX90 Turbo Premium Plus with 1500 miles
2024 Hyundai Kona
Honda CRV
Jeep Wrangler
Nissan Pathfinder
Other generic sedans, SUVs, pick ups, and vans
Asked the nice receptionist and was given other options for X2(old gen), CT5, and a 2024 XT4 Luxury Premium with 350 miles. Ended up taking a 2024 Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV with 2500 miles.
Last edited by zoneflyer; Jan 21, 2024 at 2:41 pm