Experiences with Silvercar
Jun 5, 2018, 3:34 pm
#181
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: San Francisco, CA
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https://www.silvercar.com/blog/suns-...iolet-is-here/
Silvercar has the 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet convertible available in select locations, starting June 29.
Silvercar has the 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet convertible available in select locations, starting June 29.
Jul 16, 2018, 11:56 pm
#183
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Chicago
Programs: World of Hyatt Explorist; Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 280
Considering a first time rental with Silvercar at LAX, can someone direct me toward the referral conga, if one still exists? Also, can I stack a first time renter referral code with the current first20 promo offered on the Silvercar website? Thanks!
Jul 17, 2018, 2:40 pm
#184
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: SJO - MAN - LAX
Programs: MileagePlus Gold, Avis PP, National EE, Lifemiles Silver, ConnectMiles Gold
Posts: 532
Don't keep track on the conga, but yes you can on stacking up.
Jul 19, 2018, 9:12 pm
#185
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MCI
Posts: 698
Actually, you haven't, nothing but perception than fact. Again, if you want proof of something, read up on Turbo performance between warm weather and cold weather. That is verifiable and all turbo's will experience at some degree a variation when operated in cold versus warm air.
If there is any doubt, and Audi 2.0T does NOT require premium, and if any performance difference or MPG loss from using regular occurs, it would be negligible at best.
If there is any doubt, and Audi 2.0T does NOT require premium, and if any performance difference or MPG loss from using regular occurs, it would be negligible at best.
Fuel economy for test vehicles averaged a 2.7 percent improvement.
Individual vehicle test result averages ranged from a decrease of 1 percent (2016 Audi A3) to an improvement of 7.1 percent (2016 Cadillac Escalade).
Horsepower for test vehicles averaged an increase of 1.4 percent. Individual vehicle test result averages ranged from a decrease of 0.3 percent (2016 Jeep Renegade) to an improvement of 3.2 percent (2017 Ford Mustang).
According to national averages, the price difference between regular and premium gasoline is approximately 20 to 25 percent, or 50 cents per gallon.
The modest fuel economy improvements found in AAA tests do not offset the higher cost of premium gasoline.
Individual vehicle test result averages ranged from a decrease of 1 percent (2016 Audi A3) to an improvement of 7.1 percent (2016 Cadillac Escalade).
Horsepower for test vehicles averaged an increase of 1.4 percent. Individual vehicle test result averages ranged from a decrease of 0.3 percent (2016 Jeep Renegade) to an improvement of 3.2 percent (2017 Ford Mustang).
According to national averages, the price difference between regular and premium gasoline is approximately 20 to 25 percent, or 50 cents per gallon.
The modest fuel economy improvements found in AAA tests do not offset the higher cost of premium gasoline.
Essentially the avg MPG increase of 2.7% and avg HP increase of 1.4%. And actually the Audi they tested had LESS fuel economy on premium, lol. (Or negligible difference, really)
And with premium gas being avg 20-25% higher in cost, it does not appear to justify the tiny increase to virtually no difference in fuel economy or performance.
And many luxury car owner manual does not say the word "require" but the word "recommend" for premium. So with some hard data, it does seem to actually make financial sense to use regular in many instances vs premium.
One caveat: Note that in this study the Audi A3 suffered noticeable engine knock during testing with regular gasoline...and hence premium does seem to be required due to this obvious issue.
Jul 20, 2018, 11:16 am
#186
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 1,086
Second, before someone jumps on the knocking, note, the A3 uses the 1.8L Turbo, not the 2.0T (2.0 TFSI) found in the A4, A5 and Q5. The 1.8L is ONLY found in the US on the A3 and it is one of the newest engines (2013 release).
Jul 20, 2018, 11:52 am
#187
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MCI
Posts: 698
Ah good point. With the smaller displacement 1.8L AND a turbo...I'm guessing the CR is gonna be higher and hence more prone to knocking....even with modern engine technology to manage ignition timing....
Jul 24, 2018, 6:31 am
#188
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Central Mass
Programs: Independent
Posts: 4,829
I was thinking about renting from Silvercar at FLL. The problem is my flight is scheduled to arrive at 7:30 on B6. Knowing how bad jetBlue can be with their delays, if we get delayed a couple of hours that puts me dangerously close to their closing time. What happens if I get to the airport and it's after their closing time - can I pick up the following morning or do I loose the reservation?
Jul 27, 2018, 1:34 pm
#189
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I was thinking about renting from Silvercar at FLL. The problem is my flight is scheduled to arrive at 7:30 on B6. Knowing how bad jetBlue can be with their delays, if we get delayed a couple of hours that puts me dangerously close to their closing time. What happens if I get to the airport and it's after their closing time - can I pick up the following morning or do I loose the reservation?
Jul 27, 2018, 4:16 pm
#190
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ATL
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+1 - IIRC Silvercar actually requires that you input flight info (or say that you're arriving by other means) in your reservation so I imagine if they have a no-show at the end of the night, they can use that info to see if someone's flight is delayed. And Silvercar is actually one company I'd believe would do something proactive like that.
Jul 28, 2018, 7:34 am
#192
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York suburbs
Posts: 4,207
Curious: When I was leaving Austin Airport, I passed the Silvercar building. It looked shockingly like a small run down shack. Is this common?
Also, several online reviews mention or show cars with distant out of state plates, but Silvercar's website suggests one-ways are limited and expensive. Has anyone actually done it? How did it go? Did you still get to choose from a row of seemingly identical cars?
Also, several online reviews mention or show cars with distant out of state plates, but Silvercar's website suggests one-ways are limited and expensive. Has anyone actually done it? How did it go? Did you still get to choose from a row of seemingly identical cars?
Jul 28, 2018, 9:14 pm
#193
Moderator: Alaska Mileage Plan
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 12,307
I don't know about Austin, but Silvercar often repurposes nondescript buildings with little more than a paintjob. That seems quite sensible, IMHO.