Cars at DCA (post 03/13)
Mar 25, 2013, 7:34 pm
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Cars at DCA (post 03/13)
Please note that this thead is a continuation of a prior thread - which may be found at http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/natio...t-12-10-a.html
I'll get a picture of the aisle the next time I drop by.
I'll get a picture of the aisle the next time I drop by.
Last edited by drzoidberg; Mar 29, 2013 at 10:46 am
Mar 29, 2013, 10:50 am
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Friday, 11am
EA/ES:
- Bunch of Captivas
-1 x Maxima
- 3-4 x Dodge Journeys
- 1 x Ford Edge
- boring Impalas
Premium/VIP
- 3-4 x Dodge Challengers
- 1 x Subaru
- 1 x '13 Infiniti QX56
- 1 x '13 Hyundai Genesis
- 1 x '11 BMW 328i
- 1 x '13 Cadillac CTS
- 1 x '13 Buick Enclave
Pretty boring selection. I was trying to decide between a '13 Chevy Captiva LTZ (which I haven't driven and usually try to avoid), the '13 Buick Enclave which was loaded (loved this car, but was looking for a new vehicle to drive), when they offered me the '13 Infiniti QX56.
I thought it was only a LAS car, so nice to see it over on the East Coast.
EA/ES:
- Bunch of Captivas
-1 x Maxima
- 3-4 x Dodge Journeys
- 1 x Ford Edge
- boring Impalas
Premium/VIP
- 3-4 x Dodge Challengers
- 1 x Subaru
- 1 x '13 Infiniti QX56
- 1 x '13 Hyundai Genesis
- 1 x '11 BMW 328i
- 1 x '13 Cadillac CTS
- 1 x '13 Buick Enclave
Pretty boring selection. I was trying to decide between a '13 Chevy Captiva LTZ (which I haven't driven and usually try to avoid), the '13 Buick Enclave which was loaded (loved this car, but was looking for a new vehicle to drive), when they offered me the '13 Infiniti QX56.
I thought it was only a LAS car, so nice to see it over on the East Coast.
Last edited by drzoidberg; Mar 29, 2013 at 10:56 am
Mar 29, 2013, 12:42 pm
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I think only 3 major options packages you can get on the '13 QX56.
Mar 31, 2013, 11:45 am
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Is luxury ever a reservable class here? I have checked some far out dummy dates and it still doesn't come up?
Also, if I see a nice car I really want here when I pick up in a couple of Fridays, is the staff here receptive to offering vehicles for a PAID upgrade? I have a pretty low rate booked, and am cashing in 1-2-free days for the other 2 segments of my trip, so I am hoping I can get a nice car like Dr. Z, even if it means paying a little extra.
Also, if I see a nice car I really want here when I pick up in a couple of Fridays, is the staff here receptive to offering vehicles for a PAID upgrade? I have a pretty low rate booked, and am cashing in 1-2-free days for the other 2 segments of my trip, so I am hoping I can get a nice car like Dr. Z, even if it means paying a little extra.
Mar 31, 2013, 2:08 pm
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Is luxury ever a reservable class here? I have checked some far out dummy dates and it still doesn't come up?
Also, if I see a nice car I really want here when I pick up in a couple of Fridays, is the staff here receptive to offering vehicles for a PAID upgrade? I have a pretty low rate booked, and am cashing in 1-2-free days for the other 2 segments of my trip, so I am hoping I can get a nice car like Dr. Z, even if it means paying a little extra.
Also, if I see a nice car I really want here when I pick up in a couple of Fridays, is the staff here receptive to offering vehicles for a PAID upgrade? I have a pretty low rate booked, and am cashing in 1-2-free days for the other 2 segments of my trip, so I am hoping I can get a nice car like Dr. Z, even if it means paying a little extra.
Mar 31, 2013, 6:28 pm
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Is luxury ever a reservable class here? I have checked some far out dummy dates and it still doesn't come up?
Also, if I see a nice car I really want here when I pick up in a couple of Fridays, is the staff here receptive to offering vehicles for a PAID upgrade? I have a pretty low rate booked, and am cashing in 1-2-free days for the other 2 segments of my trip, so I am hoping I can get a nice car like Dr. Z, even if it means paying a little extra.
Also, if I see a nice car I really want here when I pick up in a couple of Fridays, is the staff here receptive to offering vehicles for a PAID upgrade? I have a pretty low rate booked, and am cashing in 1-2-free days for the other 2 segments of my trip, so I am hoping I can get a nice car like Dr. Z, even if it means paying a little extra.
Most of the time, a Premium should allow you to take what you want. 2 weeks ago, however, I had an attendant tell me that a Volvo was a luxury vehicle. When I asked how much the upgrade was, however, he said it's reserved and not available for an upgrade. He was new, I've never seen him before, and this is not how it usually goes at DCA.
Mar 31, 2013, 6:35 pm
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Saturday, 7pm
Saturday, 7pm:
EA/ES:
Ford Explorer
VW Passat
Nissan Maxima
etc.
Two new attendants, either part-time or new hires, very friendly. I asked what I can have with a Premium reservation and I was told had I just missed an Infiniti M37. But I could have anything else I saw or they would bring up a C300 if I wanted one:
Infiniti FX35
Cadillac CTS(?)
Camarro
Lincoln MKS
Mercedes C250 (which I took).
EA/ES:
Ford Explorer
VW Passat
Nissan Maxima
etc.
Two new attendants, either part-time or new hires, very friendly. I asked what I can have with a Premium reservation and I was told had I just missed an Infiniti M37. But I could have anything else I saw or they would bring up a C300 if I wanted one:
Infiniti FX35
Cadillac CTS(?)
Camarro
Lincoln MKS
Mercedes C250 (which I took).
Mar 31, 2013, 6:46 pm
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Most of the time, a Premium should allow you to take what you want. 2 weeks ago, however, I had an attendant tell me that a Volvo was a luxury vehicle. When I asked how much the upgrade was, however, he said it's reserved and not available for an upgrade. He was new, I've never seen him before, and this is not how it usually goes at DCA.
Apr 1, 2013, 9:47 am
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Monday morning
ES:
The usual mix, but also some Mitsubishi SUVs, a '13 Toyota Avalon, and '13 Nissan Maximas.
They've also acquired some '13 GMC Acadias. There also looked like an Acadia Denali (definitely had the 20" Denali wheels) but I'm not positive.
Premium/VIP:
Dodge Challengers
Infiniti G37X
ES:
The usual mix, but also some Mitsubishi SUVs, a '13 Toyota Avalon, and '13 Nissan Maximas.
They've also acquired some '13 GMC Acadias. There also looked like an Acadia Denali (definitely had the 20" Denali wheels) but I'm not positive.
Premium/VIP:
Dodge Challengers
Infiniti G37X
Last edited by drzoidberg; Apr 1, 2013 at 9:52 am
Apr 4, 2013, 10:07 am
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Thursday, 11am
Very barren
ES:
- Bunch of Durangos (or is it Durangoes?) and Chrysler 300s
Premium/Paid Upgrade:
- 1 x Infiniti G37X
- 1 x Chrysler 300C
- 1 x BMW X3
Having driven all the above cars, I decided to upstairs to Avis instead where I snagged a brand new '13 Caddy XTS4.
Very barren
ES:
- Bunch of Durangos (or is it Durangoes?) and Chrysler 300s
Premium/Paid Upgrade:
- 1 x Infiniti G37X
- 1 x Chrysler 300C
- 1 x BMW X3
Having driven all the above cars, I decided to upstairs to Avis instead where I snagged a brand new '13 Caddy XTS4.
Apr 7, 2013, 9:40 am
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Sunday morning, 9 am
ES/EA were completely boring.
Premium:
1 x '13 Infiniti G37X (which I was tempted to take)
a few '13 Ford Tauruses
a few '13 Chrysler 300s
1 x '13 Hyundai Genesis
1 x '13 Buick Lacrosse
1 x '13 Infiniti JX35
1 x '13 Volvo XC60
1 x '13 Ford Mustang convertible (which I was going to take but it had a flat tire?!)
Ended up taking a Mailbu LTZ (which I've been meaning to try) but it had a horrible rear panel rattle, so I swapped it for a Camry SE instead (which I've also wanted to try). Wishing I took the G37X instead, lol.
ES/EA were completely boring.
Premium:
1 x '13 Infiniti G37X (which I was tempted to take)
a few '13 Ford Tauruses
a few '13 Chrysler 300s
1 x '13 Hyundai Genesis
1 x '13 Buick Lacrosse
1 x '13 Infiniti JX35
1 x '13 Volvo XC60
1 x '13 Ford Mustang convertible (which I was going to take but it had a flat tire?!)
Ended up taking a Mailbu LTZ (which I've been meaning to try) but it had a horrible rear panel rattle, so I swapped it for a Camry SE instead (which I've also wanted to try). Wishing I took the G37X instead, lol.
Last edited by drzoidberg; Apr 7, 2013 at 9:45 am
Apr 8, 2013, 9:31 am
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Location: DCA, IAD, BWI
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Saturday, 4 PM
EA/ES:
Ford Edge
Ford Fusion
VW Jetta
Premium:
Volvo XC60
Nissan Maxima
Ford Mustang
Just as I walked in, they brought a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 7 miles on it, which I took. As drzoidberg has said, this car is amazingly nice.
EA/ES:
Ford Edge
Ford Fusion
VW Jetta
Premium:
Volvo XC60
Nissan Maxima
Ford Mustang
Just as I walked in, they brought a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 7 miles on it, which I took. As drzoidberg has said, this car is amazingly nice.