SIXT - Upgrades
Aug 31, 2023 | 10:15 am
#661
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 24,766
Currently have a reservation in October for a Chevy Blazer (or equal), but see that the GMC Arcadia (or equal) is $20 cheaper. (US reservation)
With having a Platinum status and the potential of upgrade options, am I better off to keep the Blazer, or change to the GMC?
this will be my first reservation with Sixt and I have platinum status via a status match.
With having a Platinum status and the potential of upgrade options, am I better off to keep the Blazer, or change to the GMC?
this will be my first reservation with Sixt and I have platinum status via a status match.
Aug 31, 2023 | 10:52 am
#662
Join Date: Aug 2021
Posts: 16
The GMC Arcadia is a larger vehicle and holds more passengers and luggage.
Sep 11, 2023 | 3:52 am
#663
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 8,834
Status: Platinum
Location: MUC
Booked: BMW 3 series.
Received: BMW 520D X drive.
Amazing spec. Head Up Display, Sunroof, Driving Assistant, Ventilating Seats. Luxury Model Line.
Lovely service from the girl at the desk. The self selection on the app wasn't showing anything good - A3, TT and paid upgrades to an A4 Avant, 3 Touring, A5 Sportback or a 5 sedan. So ended up not choosing anything and the girl gave me the 5 series for no extra cost.
Thanks!
Location: MUC
Booked: BMW 3 series.
Received: BMW 520D X drive.
Amazing spec. Head Up Display, Sunroof, Driving Assistant, Ventilating Seats. Luxury Model Line.
Lovely service from the girl at the desk. The self selection on the app wasn't showing anything good - A3, TT and paid upgrades to an A4 Avant, 3 Touring, A5 Sportback or a 5 sedan. So ended up not choosing anything and the girl gave me the 5 series for no extra cost.
Thanks!
is all I can say about that. In cases like this, usually I also select nothing and "roll the dice".
Sep 17, 2023 | 5:50 am
#664
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: DUB/ABZ/GLA
Programs: Aer Club Silver | ALL Silver | Sixt Platinum
Posts: 404
How in the world did an A3 make it into the self selections offered? Not even same category, that's a downgrade. The ask for a paid upgrade for an A4 Avant or 3-Series Touring is just petty. Yes, it's officially a one category upgrade (that more often than not costs like 1 Euro extra at booking time), but quite pathetic for a station like MUC (airport I assume). is all I can say about that. In cases like this, usually I also select nothing and "roll the dice".
is all I can say about that. In cases like this, usually I also select nothing and "roll the dice".Yes was the airport. Only thing I can think of is that it was super late - around 23:00 so they probably ran out of cars.
Thanks!
Sep 28, 2023 | 3:41 am
#665
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 26
Status: Platinum
Location: MIA
Booked: Toyota Rav4
Received: BMW X3
Using the app they offered the X3 with only 4k miles as a free upgrade. Standard X3 with nothing special, but much much better than the original Toyota.
Other options in the app:
GMC Acadia: + USD 44 per day
Chevy Traverse: + USD 44 per day
BMW X5: + USD 90 per day
Toyota Sienna: + USD 36 per day
Chrysler Pacifica: + USD 36 per day
Location: MIA
Booked: Toyota Rav4
Received: BMW X3
Using the app they offered the X3 with only 4k miles as a free upgrade. Standard X3 with nothing special, but much much better than the original Toyota.
Other options in the app:
GMC Acadia: + USD 44 per day
Chevy Traverse: + USD 44 per day
BMW X5: + USD 90 per day
Toyota Sienna: + USD 36 per day
Chrysler Pacifica: + USD 36 per day
Oct 13, 2023 | 7:36 am
#666
Join Date: Mar 2021
Programs: Marriott Ambassador - Delta Diamond - United Silver - Frontier 100k - Sixt Plat
Posts: 588
Status: Platinum
Location: MXP
Booked: Cupra
Received: Cupra
Only offer I got on the app is to upgrade for an X3 for $50 dollars additional a day, turned down.
Location: MXP
Booked: Cupra
Received: Cupra
Only offer I got on the app is to upgrade for an X3 for $50 dollars additional a day, turned down.
Oct 14, 2023 | 3:19 pm
#667
Join Date: May 2022
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Gold (OWS) | SK EB Gold
Posts: 26
Status: Platinum
Location: VIE
Booked: Lucky Dip Car CCCC
Received: BMW X1 xDrive 18d, -21
Considering the price approx 10 more than a Polo, it was worth it, even if the car itself was nothing special. Based on my quick look around the Sixt garage @ VIE it seemed like one of the oldest cars in their fleet.
First time using Sixt.
Location: VIE
Booked: Lucky Dip Car CCCC
Received: BMW X1 xDrive 18d, -21
Considering the price approx 10 more than a Polo, it was worth it, even if the car itself was nothing special. Based on my quick look around the Sixt garage @ VIE it seemed like one of the oldest cars in their fleet.
First time using Sixt.
Oct 15, 2023 | 3:48 pm
#668
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: MSP
Posts: 1,294
What kind of Cupra did you get? I assume it was the Formentor SUV, but if MXP has Cupra hatchbacks, would be good to know.
Oct 20, 2023 | 1:34 am
#669
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Copenhagen
Programs: BA Silver, LH Senator, Flying Blue Gold, AClub Gold
Posts: 14
Status: Platinum
Location: DUS
Booked: CDMR (VW T-Cross)
Received: PFAH Mazda CX-60 PHEV
Very new car with all kinds of equiment like Head-Up display, wireless charging, 360 camera etc. Nice to drive by uses a lot of gas (9 l./100 km.)
Location: DUS
Booked: CDMR (VW T-Cross)
Received: PFAH Mazda CX-60 PHEV
Very new car with all kinds of equiment like Head-Up display, wireless charging, 360 camera etc. Nice to drive by uses a lot of gas (9 l./100 km.)
Oct 25, 2023 | 9:06 am
#670
Join Date: Mar 2021
Programs: Marriott Ambassador - Delta Diamond - United Silver - Frontier 100k - Sixt Plat
Posts: 588
Oct 31, 2023 | 3:58 pm
#671
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: EGYJ/UMMG
Posts: 67
Status: no idea, likely none
Location: POZ
Booked: SDAR (wanted at least a 2er)
Received: Volvo XC40 (FFAR)
Even though I think they charge more for the FFAR, I didn't like the XC40.
It was too big, not very economical (even though a mild hybrid) and topped out at 185kph.
Some upgrades are downgrades..
Location: POZ
Booked: SDAR (wanted at least a 2er)
Received: Volvo XC40 (FFAR)
Even though I think they charge more for the FFAR, I didn't like the XC40.
It was too big, not very economical (even though a mild hybrid) and topped out at 185kph.
Some upgrades are downgrades..
Nov 3, 2023 | 4:34 pm
#672
Join Date: Jul 2023
Posts: 27
Status: Platinum
Location: Munich Sendling - Downtown
Booked: BYD Atto or Similar EV
Received: Nothing
Got a phone call 2 hours before scheduled pickup from the branch saying that they had no EVs available anywhere in Munich, but that they could give me a gas car. (Sorry not trying to pay 2 Euro/liter for gas.) We were able to locate a station an hour outside of Munich that had a BMW iX that we were able to book, but it was significantly more expensive. After some haggling with online support, we were able to get them to match the original price we paid and got the BMW.
Takeaway: just because it shows a car available doesn't mean it actually is.
Location: Munich Sendling - Downtown
Booked: BYD Atto or Similar EV
Received: Nothing
Got a phone call 2 hours before scheduled pickup from the branch saying that they had no EVs available anywhere in Munich, but that they could give me a gas car. (Sorry not trying to pay 2 Euro/liter for gas.) We were able to locate a station an hour outside of Munich that had a BMW iX that we were able to book, but it was significantly more expensive. After some haggling with online support, we were able to get them to match the original price we paid and got the BMW.
Takeaway: just because it shows a car available doesn't mean it actually is.
Nov 5, 2023 | 9:33 pm
#673
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP, Delta PM, HH Gold, Hyatt Diamond, Etihad Gold, Amtrak Select
Posts: 133
Rented at EWR today. Once again, the app eagerly offered me nothing but upgrades: I had reserved a BMW 5 Series, and the app only had BMW x7s and Infiniti Q80s for me, that I would have had to pay $$$ for.
I then had to wait 45 minutes for a car to appear because they were all sold out of luxury sedans. It was plain awkward to have that conversation as we looked out the window at rows and rows of BMW X1s, X3s, and even a really nice looking x4. I said I'd happily take any lux vehicle, but "they had none." At some point, this became ridiculous because the app is TELLING ME they have an x7, so they DO have one, they just want me to pay for it even though they dont have any other car to give me. Took behind the scenes cajoling before I was finally and begrudgingly given an X7 (with 39k miles).
I then had to wait 45 minutes for a car to appear because they were all sold out of luxury sedans. It was plain awkward to have that conversation as we looked out the window at rows and rows of BMW X1s, X3s, and even a really nice looking x4. I said I'd happily take any lux vehicle, but "they had none." At some point, this became ridiculous because the app is TELLING ME they have an x7, so they DO have one, they just want me to pay for it even though they dont have any other car to give me. Took behind the scenes cajoling before I was finally and begrudgingly given an X7 (with 39k miles).
Nov 13, 2023 | 8:31 am
#674
Join Date: Mar 2021
Programs: Marriott Ambassador - Delta Diamond - United Silver - Frontier 100k - Sixt Plat
Posts: 588
Status: Plat
Rented: Land Rover
Given: X5
Location: Denver
Management apparently refused to give me the one of the two land rovers they had sitting there because it was only a "1 day rental". Instead of canceling my res they waited till I was there and told me to pay rack rate for an X5. I came back and both rovers sitting in the same exact spots. Complained to Corporate as they basically bait and switched me and had no choice to take that cause I'd pay rack rate anywhere else for a luxury vehicle. Paid $250 for an X5 where they do it for $130 when I originally booked the rover for $400... Think I'll be done with Sixt if they don't offer some sort of compensation.
Rented: Land Rover
Given: X5
Location: Denver
Management apparently refused to give me the one of the two land rovers they had sitting there because it was only a "1 day rental". Instead of canceling my res they waited till I was there and told me to pay rack rate for an X5. I came back and both rovers sitting in the same exact spots. Complained to Corporate as they basically bait and switched me and had no choice to take that cause I'd pay rack rate anywhere else for a luxury vehicle. Paid $250 for an X5 where they do it for $130 when I originally booked the rover for $400... Think I'll be done with Sixt if they don't offer some sort of compensation.
Nov 20, 2023 | 6:23 am
#675
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: DUB/ABZ/GLA
Programs: Aer Club Silver | ALL Silver | Sixt Platinum
Posts: 404
Status: Platinum
Booked: Opel Corsa or similar.
Received: Skoda Scala.
Location: Athens Airport.
Arrived just before 1am - very quiet.
Attendant was friendly and offered the choice of - Kia Ceed/Fiat Tipo/Skoda Scala. Had choice of manual or automatic.
Was transparent regarding existing vehicle damage.
Drop off was very efficient (I was running extremely late - 45 mins until take off). Quick return - less than 1 minute (fuel and damage check).
Very good deal considering I only paid 24 for a 1 day rental.
Thanks!
Booked: Opel Corsa or similar.
Received: Skoda Scala.
Location: Athens Airport.
Arrived just before 1am - very quiet.
Attendant was friendly and offered the choice of - Kia Ceed/Fiat Tipo/Skoda Scala. Had choice of manual or automatic.
Was transparent regarding existing vehicle damage.
Drop off was very efficient (I was running extremely late - 45 mins until take off). Quick return - less than 1 minute (fuel and damage check).
Very good deal considering I only paid 24 for a 1 day rental.
Thanks!