Alamo Full Size SUV - what are they usually?
May 4, 2011, 3:34 am
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Alamo Full Size SUV - what are they usually?
We're picking up a full size SUV from Alamo at SEA later this month. Wondering if anyone else has noticed what they usually have in this group recently?
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May 4, 2011, 2:36 pm
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Looking at their current books this is what's in fleet (multiples of each):
Veh Model
Cat
FFAR DURANGO SLT 4 2010
FFAR TAHOE 2LT 4WD 2010
FFAR DURANGO CREW 2011
FFAR YUKON SLE 4WD 2011
FFAR TAHOE 2LT 4WD 2011
FFAR COMMANDER SPO 2010
FFAR EXPEDITION 4D 2011
FFAR TAHOE 4WD LT 2011
FFAR ARMADA SV 4WD 2011
Hope this helps,
JasYHZ
Veh Model
Cat
FFAR DURANGO SLT 4 2010
FFAR TAHOE 2LT 4WD 2010
FFAR DURANGO CREW 2011
FFAR YUKON SLE 4WD 2011
FFAR TAHOE 2LT 4WD 2011
FFAR COMMANDER SPO 2010
FFAR EXPEDITION 4D 2011
FFAR TAHOE 4WD LT 2011
FFAR ARMADA SV 4WD 2011
Hope this helps,
JasYHZ
Last edited by JasYHZ; May 4, 2011 at 2:42 pm
May 4, 2011, 6:04 pm
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Thanks JasYHZ - good to know
May 5, 2011, 3:15 pm
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Try to avoid the Commander if you can, it's a Full Size SUV in name only.
May 5, 2011, 4:56 pm
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CMK is right. Commander are quite small.
May 7, 2011, 2:44 am
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So while it technically seats 8 (or maybe it's 7; can't recall), that back row is not for adults.
The stadium-style seating and raised ceiling above the third row actually makes the headroom OK for even my 6' frame, but the floor is almost flush with the seat cushion, meaning there is virtually no place to put your legs.
May 9, 2011, 11:22 am
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I think what gives it that "Full Size SUV" classification is the third row of seating.
So while it technically seats 8 (or maybe it's 7; can't recall), that back row is not for adults.
The stadium-style seating and raised ceiling above the third row actually makes the headroom OK for even my 6' frame, but the floor is almost flush with the seat cushion, meaning there is virtually no place to put your legs.
So while it technically seats 8 (or maybe it's 7; can't recall), that back row is not for adults.
The stadium-style seating and raised ceiling above the third row actually makes the headroom OK for even my 6' frame, but the floor is almost flush with the seat cushion, meaning there is virtually no place to put your legs.
Jun 12, 2011, 2:33 am
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How long can they keep renting out the Commander? I thought they stopped producing that model last year.
Jan 6, 2012, 1:07 pm
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Alamo Full Size SUV 2012
The vehicles in this class include the
Chevrolet Tahoe,
Dodge Durango,
Ford Expedition,
GMC Yukon and Nissan Armada.
These vehicles will all seat 7 people comfortably
Feb 4, 2014, 1:38 am
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Does anyone know about the 2014 FFAR lineup at Alamo?
I have a reservation for Sep/Oct this year, at IAD, booked FFAR.
So far what I can see there should be mainly three options: Tahoe, Yukon, and Expedition.
Does anyone know if the Armada is still in the fleet? Anyone seen Durangos?
I want to avoid an Armada / Durango / Grand Cherokee, if possible.
Also - a little bit off topic - does anyone know if there is a seperate Choice Line at IAD for Full Size SUVs?
So far what I can see there should be mainly three options: Tahoe, Yukon, and Expedition.
Does anyone know if the Armada is still in the fleet? Anyone seen Durangos?
I want to avoid an Armada / Durango / Grand Cherokee, if possible.
Also - a little bit off topic - does anyone know if there is a seperate Choice Line at IAD for Full Size SUVs?
Oct 7, 2014, 5:09 am
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so, can answer my own question now...
IAD does have separate choice lines for cars and SUVs
choice line for cars is only up to full size cars
choice line for suvs is only up to standard size suvs
arrived on sep 12, did not pay attention to the models, but both choice lines did just have a few cars / suvs, not a big selectin
could only see tahoes, yukons and suburbans for FFAR category
alamo counter was busy on sep 12, so i was waived over to the national counter
wanted to get a 2015 tahoe, but the agent would only give me a 2014 one
after some talk he offered us an upgrade to a 2015 yukon xl slt with navigation for 10$/day, which we gladly took
IAD does have separate choice lines for cars and SUVs
choice line for cars is only up to full size cars
choice line for suvs is only up to standard size suvs
arrived on sep 12, did not pay attention to the models, but both choice lines did just have a few cars / suvs, not a big selectin
could only see tahoes, yukons and suburbans for FFAR category
alamo counter was busy on sep 12, so i was waived over to the national counter
wanted to get a 2015 tahoe, but the agent would only give me a 2014 one
after some talk he offered us an upgrade to a 2015 yukon xl slt with navigation for 10$/day, which we gladly took
Jan 7, 2015, 7:38 am
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Hi All - does anyone know what the current line for FFAR @ MCO is?? I am hopning for 2015 Tahoe :-)
Jan 21, 2015, 6:36 pm
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We got a 2015 Yukon in November from MCO, very nice ride. The others were Older Yukons and Tahoes. I rent from MCO quote a lot, it's best to have a look at what you want first then ask for the keys.
Jan 28, 2015, 5:55 am
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Hi cicusboy - many thanks for that, I look forward to it (counting down to holiday now.....) I will let you know what I get.