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Originally Posted by rbAA
(Post 30730862)
Location MCO
Status: PLT Booked: Full size Received: My choice of Hyundai Sonatas, but did get one with 300 miles on it New one to me as I always get a one class UPG, but the agent said "my rate" was not upgradable according to her computer. She did ask why I didn't reserve my usual luxury class car, which was 2x more. Never had this happen even when I've reserved FS or better. Guess the $133 all in per week was too low, though it was booked thru Sixt's site from an email offer that didn't mention any restrictions other than being prepaid, non refundable. Still a decent deal though the polar vortex was in full force in FL. |
Sixt has two tiers of Platinum status - one that allows you to use the platinum counter, and one (based on # of rentals, I think 25 per year) that gives you the upgrade guarantee.
I personally (Diamond status) always get really nice upgrades (last time LAX from SFAR to XFAR, last time MCO from STAR to LTAR, etc.) |
Location: TLS
Status: Platinum Booked: FDMR Received: Mercedes C220 Automatic Nice high spec model with very low miles. Was offered a choice of Jaguar F-Pace, BMW 5 Series or the Mercedes. As I arrived at the lot a newly cleaned S-Class Mercedes was parked up. Asked if I could swap to that but was told not possible. It was still there the next day when I returned so felt a little disappointing, although it would have been quite an upgrade from an FDMR so cannot feel to hard done by! |
Originally Posted by Vinotraveller
(Post 30764201)
Nice high spec model with very low miles. Was offered a choice of Jaguar F-Pace, BMW 5 Series or the Mercedes
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Originally Posted by clubman
(Post 30764482)
Why would you take the C-class over a 5 series? F-Pace also higher category although some don't like SUVs...
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Hello everyone!
Anybody know if there are any representatives from SIXT whom I can talk to directly? Or better, maybe one of you guys could answer my question:) Do you have any clue about what car I can expect from SIXT Hamburg? I have no status and have a prepaid LDAR booking for two days this coming summer. I would love to receive a Mercedes Benz E350d/E400d or a Jaguar XF 30d. What are the odds of me receiving one of these? Would hate to end up with a BMW 525d or any Audi A6, and would definitely not like to end up with a petrol car! Thanks in advance:)) |
No idea about Hamburg. In Germany in general, A6 definitely possible. Often some 3.0 V6 Quattro from what I jad in the past. Some 530d (sometimes xd), never gotten a 525d. E350 can be, but not seen so often. Really depends plus fleet keeps changing.
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Originally Posted by roadtriplove
(Post 30816331)
Hello everyone!
Anybody know if there are any representatives from SIXT whom I can talk to directly? Or better, maybe one of you guys could answer my question:) Do you have any clue about what car I can expect from SIXT Hamburg? I have no status and have a prepaid LDAR booking for two days this coming summer. I would love to receive a Mercedes Benz E350d/E400d or a Jaguar XF 30d. What are the odds of me receiving one of these? Would hate to end up with a BMW 525d or any Audi A6, and would definitely not like to end up with a petrol car! Thanks in advance:)) in the sixt IOS app you can choose guaranteed diesel - but there's a surcharge. personal I would prefer the opposite vehicle choice (!) If its a big station they tend to be flexible when you are checking in and let you choose or upgrade for a low cost. |
I have booked an S-Class or equivalent (XDAR) from DUS for 24 hours over a Saturday/Sunday. They seem to have S500's there amongst others, as well as more basic S Class models for XDAR category. Generally as a platinum, are they generous with upgrades at that station?
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Originally Posted by Vinotraveller
(Post 30849674)
I have booked an S-Class or equivalent (XDAR) from DUS for 24 hours over a Saturday/Sunday. They seem to have S500's there amongst others, as well as more basic S Class models for XDAR category. Generally as a platinum, are they generous with upgrades at that station?
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Originally Posted by UAPremExecflyer
(Post 30852636)
Really curious what you think an upgrade from an S Class would be? :confused:
My question was asked because the S500 is bookable as a separate class (XLAN) which would be an upgrade from XDAR. Similarly there is also the S350 (XCAN) which would also be an upgrade. So my question is really if anyone had experience of what a platinum might expect to be offered when booking XDAR, |
Originally Posted by Vinotraveller
(Post 30854010)
I mean an upgrade to an S500 rather than just the more standard diesel model. They also have rather a lot of very exotic vehicles available there but I am of course not expecting to be upgraded to them.
My question was asked because the S500 is bookable as a separate class (XLAN) which would be an upgrade from XDAR. Similarly there is also the S350 (XCAN) which would also be an upgrade. So my question is really if anyone had experience of what a platinum might expect to be offered when booking XDAR, |
Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim
(Post 30857186)
Last time I had an "S-Class" booked in HAM, I ended up with an M550i. That took a lot of work and massaging, though. They had assigned an S550 by default which I really didn't need as a single driver.
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Originally Posted by Vinotraveller
(Post 30857707)
Many thanks - that is really useful information. I'll report back with my experience at DUS. XDAR was an amazingly cheap price compared to XCAN and XLAN, so I am intrigued as to how they will handle any upgrades.
What status are you btw? I’m sure that makes a difference too. |
Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim
(Post 30857742)
Yes please do. I have another rental in a few weeks in HAM, and this time I don’t think they’ll have an M550i - so not sure what to hope for. What status are you btw? I’m sure that makes a difference too. I noted at DUS they seem to have G-Wagen and BMW i8, but I am not expecting one of them - I might try my luck if I see them on the lot though! |
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