SIXT - Upgrades
Mar 7, 2019, 4:54 am
#541
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,924
I am Platinum which was achieved through actual rentals rather than airline status, so normally I do always get some sort of upgrade. I have not rented in Germany since 2014 though. Mainly I rent in France.
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!
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!
Let me know if you get the G though!!
Mar 16, 2019, 11:24 am
#542
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Glasgow
Programs: BAEC Silver, Sixt Platinum, HHons Diamond
Posts: 927
DUS
Platinum
Booked: Mercedes S Class or equivalent (XDAR)
Assigned: BMW 7 series Long Wheelbase
Received: BMW 7 series Long Wheelbase
There was a huge argument going on between three staff and a customer at the desk, so I just took the 7 series I was assigned with the plan to look around the garage and go back to the staff there if I saw something nicer. In the event my assigned car was high spec and in great condition, and there was not much on either level of the garage other than an Audi A8 and an Audi Q7 so I just took the 7 series. Very happy with it although a bit funny driving a long wheelbase with no passengers. Definitely no G-Wagen, S500 or BMW i8 there!
Platinum
Booked: Mercedes S Class or equivalent (XDAR)
Assigned: BMW 7 series Long Wheelbase
Received: BMW 7 series Long Wheelbase
There was a huge argument going on between three staff and a customer at the desk, so I just took the 7 series I was assigned with the plan to look around the garage and go back to the staff there if I saw something nicer. In the event my assigned car was high spec and in great condition, and there was not much on either level of the garage other than an Audi A8 and an Audi Q7 so I just took the 7 series. Very happy with it although a bit funny driving a long wheelbase with no passengers. Definitely no G-Wagen, S500 or BMW i8 there!
Mar 16, 2019, 4:09 pm
#543
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,924
DUS
Platinum
Booked: Mercedes S Class or equivalent (XDAR)
Assigned: BMW 7 series Long Wheelbase
Received: BMW 7 series Long Wheelbase
There was a huge argument going on between three staff and a customer at the desk, so I just took the 7 series I was assigned with the plan to look around the garage and go back to the staff there if I saw something nicer. In the event my assigned car was high spec and in great condition, and there was not much on either level of the garage other than an Audi A8 and an Audi Q7 so I just took the 7 series. Very happy with it although a bit funny driving a long wheelbase with no passengers. Definitely no G-Wagen, S500 or BMW i8 there!
Platinum
Booked: Mercedes S Class or equivalent (XDAR)
Assigned: BMW 7 series Long Wheelbase
Received: BMW 7 series Long Wheelbase
There was a huge argument going on between three staff and a customer at the desk, so I just took the 7 series I was assigned with the plan to look around the garage and go back to the staff there if I saw something nicer. In the event my assigned car was high spec and in great condition, and there was not much on either level of the garage other than an Audi A8 and an Audi Q7 so I just took the 7 series. Very happy with it although a bit funny driving a long wheelbase with no passengers. Definitely no G-Wagen, S500 or BMW i8 there!
Mar 17, 2019, 12:01 pm
#544
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Glasgow
Programs: BAEC Silver, Sixt Platinum, HHons Diamond
Posts: 927
I had a longer look around both levels at DUS this morning when I returned the car, I spotted one Range Rover, around 4 BMW 740 standard wheelbase and a couple of S350D standard wheelbase. Didn't see any other 740le like mine, I must say it was quite a challenge in the very narrow underground hotel car park! The only mildly sporty car was an Audi A5 coupe and a Maserati Quatroporte. Apart from that there really was nothing too exotic. I guess the i8 and G must need to be specifically booked.
Apr 13, 2019, 5:38 pm
#545
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,456
Two rentals
EDI
Rented Lucky Dip Car got a Audi Q2 ILMR very nice had a few nice options one was Nav.
NAP (Naples)
Rented SDMR BMW Serie 2 Active Tourer
received SWMR BMW Serie 2 Active Tourer 216d manual with Nav. Not too sure if this really was a upgrade, the X3 next to ours would have been a nice upgrade.
BTW, I am platinum
EDI
Rented Lucky Dip Car got a Audi Q2 ILMR very nice had a few nice options one was Nav.
NAP (Naples)
Rented SDMR BMW Serie 2 Active Tourer
received SWMR BMW Serie 2 Active Tourer 216d manual with Nav. Not too sure if this really was a upgrade, the X3 next to ours would have been a nice upgrade.
BTW, I am platinum
Apr 24, 2019, 5:51 am
#546
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Finland
Posts: 38
Gold member here,
I rented an FDMR at CGN, asked the lady at the desk whether they have some petrol 3 series better than 320 and she upgraded me to a FWAR 330i estate.
Loved the car, it was relatively new with low milage.
I rented an FDMR at CGN, asked the lady at the desk whether they have some petrol 3 series better than 320 and she upgraded me to a FWAR 330i estate.
Loved the car, it was relatively new with low milage.
Apr 30, 2019, 6:37 am
#547
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2005
Location: TLV/LHR
Programs: BA GGL, IHG Diamond Elite Amb, HH Diamond, Avis PC, Hertz PC, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 12,948
May 6, 2019, 6:15 am
#548
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Glasgow
Programs: BAEC Silver, Sixt Platinum, HHons Diamond
Posts: 927
One from last week
LYS (one way rental to MRS)
Platinum
Booked: Citreon Space Tourer 9 Seater (FVMR)
Assigned: Opel Vivaro 9 seater with NAV (FVMR)
Received: Opel Vivaro 9 seater with NAV (FVMR)
I did ask about several Mercedes Luxury Vans on the lot but was told they were not available for a one way rental (and indeed when I was booking they were not an option I could select). Typical of a one-way rental I was given a high miles vehicle with lots of damage that they were no doubt happy to send to Marseilles! It was clean and perfectly roadworthy and given the purpose of my trip it was absolutely fine. The staff at Lyon were very friendly and courteous.
Of note is that the lot at Marseilles Airport was crammed with lots of lovely new luxury vehicles and premium convertibles, assume they have just received their summer stock.
LYS (one way rental to MRS)
Platinum
Booked: Citreon Space Tourer 9 Seater (FVMR)
Assigned: Opel Vivaro 9 seater with NAV (FVMR)
Received: Opel Vivaro 9 seater with NAV (FVMR)
I did ask about several Mercedes Luxury Vans on the lot but was told they were not available for a one way rental (and indeed when I was booking they were not an option I could select). Typical of a one-way rental I was given a high miles vehicle with lots of damage that they were no doubt happy to send to Marseilles! It was clean and perfectly roadworthy and given the purpose of my trip it was absolutely fine. The staff at Lyon were very friendly and courteous.
Of note is that the lot at Marseilles Airport was crammed with lots of lovely new luxury vehicles and premium convertibles, assume they have just received their summer stock.
May 6, 2019, 6:18 am
#549
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Glasgow
Programs: BAEC Silver, Sixt Platinum, HHons Diamond
Posts: 927
It is technically an upgrade, but given in practice it is unlikely they would have any of that model without NAV, then I wouldn't consider it a proper upgrade within the context of most experiences at Sixt. Avis would absolutely consider it an upgrade as they disable the NAV systems whenever they can unless you pay!
May 7, 2019, 1:22 am
#550
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2005
Location: TLV/LHR
Programs: BA GGL, IHG Diamond Elite Amb, HH Diamond, Avis PC, Hertz PC, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 12,948
I realise that, but in today's day and age when you can easily manage with Waze and other Nav options on your phone (which often work better than the built in ones), I would not consider that an upgrade.
May 13, 2019, 5:35 am
#551
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Flying Blue Platinum, Sixt Platinum, Hertz Gold
Posts: 15
Location: Kleve
Status: Platinum
Booked: FWMR
Got: Mercedes C220 stationcar - 194hp, which was nice. But quite a boring drive.
Not sure why, but no matter which station, I book BWM or Audi and more often than not get Mercedes. Since I know the other two cockpits quite well, it's always a hassle to then get used to the Mercedes.
Status: Platinum
Booked: FWMR
Got: Mercedes C220 stationcar - 194hp, which was nice. But quite a boring drive.
Not sure why, but no matter which station, I book BWM or Audi and more often than not get Mercedes. Since I know the other two cockpits quite well, it's always a hassle to then get used to the Mercedes.
May 18, 2019, 2:42 am
#552
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Glasgow
Programs: BAEC Silver, Sixt Platinum, HHons Diamond
Posts: 927
Location: Bordeaux Airport (BDO)
Rental duration: 3 Days
Status: Platinum
Booked: Mercedes C Class Convertible (LTMR)
Assigned: Mercedes C Class Convertible (LTMR)
Received: Maserati Ghibli Ribelle 430bhp SQ4 V6 Twin Turbo
Well, this was my best ever upgrade, one of 200 of a ltd edition with only 600km on the clock and the upgrade package. The weather forecast was bad so I enquired about something fast but not convertible at the desk. Was offered the Maserati - a great drive and very nice loud exhaust, perfect for the smaller roads I was on.
One slight warning - French gilets jaunes didn’t seem to like such a smart car and I had a few unpleasant gestures on the road, I was only parking in Chateau so not a problem but I wouldn’t want to leave such a vehicle in public parking due to the current political climate in rural France.
Rental duration: 3 Days
Status: Platinum
Booked: Mercedes C Class Convertible (LTMR)
Assigned: Mercedes C Class Convertible (LTMR)
Received: Maserati Ghibli Ribelle 430bhp SQ4 V6 Twin Turbo
Well, this was my best ever upgrade, one of 200 of a ltd edition with only 600km on the clock and the upgrade package. The weather forecast was bad so I enquired about something fast but not convertible at the desk. Was offered the Maserati - a great drive and very nice loud exhaust, perfect for the smaller roads I was on.
One slight warning - French gilets jaunes didn’t seem to like such a smart car and I had a few unpleasant gestures on the road, I was only parking in Chateau so not a problem but I wouldn’t want to leave such a vehicle in public parking due to the current political climate in rural France.
May 19, 2019, 8:20 am
#553
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 760
Two questions:
I booked a “lucky chance car” (Group CCCC) at LAX this summer (July) as a Sixt Flying Blue platinum member.
Anyone can predict what I can expect in terms of vehicle?
I also booked a Citroen C1 (Group MCMR) at Brindisi Airport (BDS) in June
Anyone can predict what I can expect in terms of vehicle?
I booked a “lucky chance car” (Group CCCC) at LAX this summer (July) as a Sixt Flying Blue platinum member.
Anyone can predict what I can expect in terms of vehicle?
I also booked a Citroen C1 (Group MCMR) at Brindisi Airport (BDS) in June
Anyone can predict what I can expect in terms of vehicle?
Last edited by BobTL; May 19, 2019 at 8:31 am
May 23, 2019, 3:20 am
#554
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Glasgow
Programs: BAEC Silver, Sixt Platinum, HHons Diamond
Posts: 927
Two questions:
I booked a “lucky chance car” (Group CCCC) at LAX this summer (July) as a Sixt Flying Blue platinum member.
Anyone can predict what I can expect in terms of vehicle?
I also booked a Citroen C1 (Group MCMR) at Brindisi Airport (BDS) in June
Anyone can predict what I can expect in terms of vehicle?
I booked a “lucky chance car” (Group CCCC) at LAX this summer (July) as a Sixt Flying Blue platinum member.
Anyone can predict what I can expect in terms of vehicle?
I also booked a Citroen C1 (Group MCMR) at Brindisi Airport (BDS) in June
Anyone can predict what I can expect in terms of vehicle?
If you only book a Citreon C1 your upgrade (if you get one) will not be very interesting. If you want the best upgrades you must at least book a BMW 3 series sized vehicle or equivalent, ideally an automatic. Then in my experience the agents are more open to offering really nice vehicles. The key in Europe is to book an automatic even if you book a very basic car as often availability of automatics is very restricted. Slightly off topic but a colleague of mine booked a compact automatic from Enterprise at Geneva and they were so short that they had to give her a Mercedes E Class as it was the smallest auto they had.
May 28, 2019, 1:20 pm
#555
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 18
Paris - Downtown
- Platinum
- Paris - 2 Arrondissement near the Lourve (Paris 02 Vendome Opera)
- VW Golf VII MANUAL, VW T-Roc, Volvo V40 or similar to group CLMR
- VW Golf Auto w/ BlueMotion. I really wanted a manual but they said all they had was a downgrade to a Peugeot 208, or to get all the insurance they would upgrade to a Mercedes C-class.
- Paris - 2 Arrondissement near the Lourve (Paris 02 Vendome Opera)
- VW Golf VII MANUAL, VW T-Roc, Volvo V40 or similar to group CLMR
- VW Golf Auto w/ BlueMotion. I really wanted a manual but they said all they had was a downgrade to a Peugeot 208, or to get all the insurance they would upgrade to a Mercedes C-class.