SIXT - Upgrades
Dec 3, 2023 | 1:39 pm
#676
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: CPH, DK
Programs: SK EB Gold (*Gold)
Posts: 11
Status: Platinum
Booked: BMW X7
Received: Cadillac Escalade
Location: LAS
Was initially asked if i wanted something nicer, was told they had a Bentley, but it sounded like that would be a paid upgrade so i declined. Kept suggesting alternative cars "because the X7 is not ready yet". Including two different downgrades markedet as "upgrades". Eventually pushed the Escalade, which he said was an upgrade, because i booked XFAZ and the Escalade was XFAL
Booked: BMW X7
Received: Cadillac Escalade
Location: LAS
Was initially asked if i wanted something nicer, was told they had a Bentley, but it sounded like that would be a paid upgrade so i declined. Kept suggesting alternative cars "because the X7 is not ready yet". Including two different downgrades markedet as "upgrades". Eventually pushed the Escalade, which he said was an upgrade, because i booked XFAZ and the Escalade was XFAL
Dec 24, 2023 | 1:04 pm
#677
Join Date: Jul 2023
Posts: 27
Sixt Caribbean
Some recent DPs from a trip to the Caribbean renting from 3 different locations.
Status: Platinum
PTP airport (Guadeloupe)
Rented: VW Polo manual or similar
Received: Opel Corsa automatic
FDF airport (Martinique)
Rented: Renault Clio manual or similar
Offered: Dacia Duster manual (I turned down the upgrade opting for the Clio in favor of the smaller car)
Castries Cruise Terminal (St. Lucia)
Rented: Subaru XV or similar
Received: Toyota Yaris Cross
I figure this is more or less similar to the XV, maybe slightly larger, but still a small SUV. It's worth noting that the 2 day rental in St. Lucia cost more than a week in either Guadeloupe or Martinique.
Status: Platinum
PTP airport (Guadeloupe)
Rented: VW Polo manual or similar
Received: Opel Corsa automatic
FDF airport (Martinique)
Rented: Renault Clio manual or similar
Offered: Dacia Duster manual (I turned down the upgrade opting for the Clio in favor of the smaller car)
Castries Cruise Terminal (St. Lucia)
Rented: Subaru XV or similar
Received: Toyota Yaris Cross
I figure this is more or less similar to the XV, maybe slightly larger, but still a small SUV. It's worth noting that the 2 day rental in St. Lucia cost more than a week in either Guadeloupe or Martinique.
Dec 29, 2023 | 3:33 am
#678
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: MSP
Posts: 1,294
It's actually a fair bit smaller (which makes sense, given the Yaris is based on a B-class/subcompact car and the XV is based on a C-class/compact). Shorter (length) by 7 inches, shorter (wheelbase) by 2 inches, shorter (height) by an inch and a half and narrower by an inch and a half. I'd consider it a one-size downgrade.
Last edited by highlanderfil; Dec 29, 2023 at 3:39 am
Jan 2, 2024 | 8:31 pm
#679
Join Date: Nov 2023
Posts: 5
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.
Jan 14, 2024 | 9:35 pm
#681
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 53
Sixt LAX
Status: Platinum (Hertz status match)
Reserved: XFAR BMW X5 or Similar
Received: BMW X5 xDrive 40i (was offered X7 as no cost upgrade, however didnt want such a large car) Was then offered an X5 S-drive but asked them to find AWD X-Drive (for winter driving) which they did. (i requested AWD on my original reservation)
Status: Platinum (Hertz status match)
Reserved: XFAR BMW X5 or Similar
Received: BMW X5 xDrive 40i (was offered X7 as no cost upgrade, however didnt want such a large car) Was then offered an X5 S-drive but asked them to find AWD X-Drive (for winter driving) which they did. (i requested AWD on my original reservation)
Jan 17, 2024 | 9:05 pm
#682
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA PP, DL PLT, Bonvoy LT Titanium, HH LT Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 13,367
Sixt LAX
Status: Platinum (Hertz status match)
Reserved: XFAR BMW X5 or Similar
Received: BMW X5 xDrive 40i (was offered X7 as no cost upgrade, however didnt want such a large car) Was then offered an X5 S-drive but asked them to find AWD X-Drive (for winter driving) which they did. (i requested AWD on my original reservation)
Status: Platinum (Hertz status match)
Reserved: XFAR BMW X5 or Similar
Received: BMW X5 xDrive 40i (was offered X7 as no cost upgrade, however didnt want such a large car) Was then offered an X5 S-drive but asked them to find AWD X-Drive (for winter driving) which they did. (i requested AWD on my original reservation)
Jan 18, 2024 | 4:48 pm
#683
Join Date: Mar 2021
Programs: Marriott Ambassador - Delta Diamond - United Silver - Frontier 100k - Sixt Plat
Posts: 589
Jan 18, 2024 | 10:05 pm
#684
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 53
Jan 19, 2024 | 10:11 am
#685
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA PP, DL PLT, Bonvoy LT Titanium, HH LT Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 13,367
Jan 22, 2024 | 3:23 pm
#686
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,174
Jan 26, 2024 | 11:03 am
#687
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SNA
Programs: Sixt Platinum, Avis Preferred Plus, Hertz President's Circle, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,681
Location - DUS
Status: Platinum
Reserved: LWAR (Luxury Wagon) in DUS
Received: VW Tourareg (XFAR)
Tourareg XFAR would not be allowed in Prague.. so I had to downgrade back to LWAR. An Audi A6 45 TDI with 326HP Competition Package.. sweet!
Had flat tire so I switched it for A7 in Paris, with puny 235-hp TDI and was not well equipped.. but they said it was allowed in Prague. I know Germany considers it X something which would not be allowed in Prague.
Status: Platinum
Reserved: LWAR (Luxury Wagon) in DUS
Received: VW Tourareg (XFAR)
Tourareg XFAR would not be allowed in Prague.. so I had to downgrade back to LWAR. An Audi A6 45 TDI with 326HP Competition Package.. sweet!
Had flat tire so I switched it for A7 in Paris, with puny 235-hp TDI and was not well equipped.. but they said it was allowed in Prague. I know Germany considers it X something which would not be allowed in Prague.
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Jan 27, 2024 | 12:40 am
#688
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: DUB/ABZ/GLA
Programs: Aer Club Silver | ALL Silver | Sixt Platinum
Posts: 404
Location - TBS (Tbilisi Airport)
Status: Platinum
Booked: Hyundai Accent
Received: Hyundai Elantra -22000km, basic spec not even cruise control or touchscreen. Extremely economical though- 4.7l per 100km
Someone from the Sixt will meet you at the information desk and walk you to your car (they don't have a desk at the airport).
Very professional - lots of pictures of the car + fuel level and extensive walk around of existing damage.
Thanks!
Status: Platinum
Booked: Hyundai Accent
Received: Hyundai Elantra -22000km, basic spec not even cruise control or touchscreen. Extremely economical though- 4.7l per 100km
Someone from the Sixt will meet you at the information desk and walk you to your car (they don't have a desk at the airport).
Very professional - lots of pictures of the car + fuel level and extensive walk around of existing damage.
Thanks!
Jan 30, 2024 | 5:37 am
#689
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 974
Location - AGP (Malaga Airport)
Status: Platinum
Booked: FWAR (Audi A4 Avant Auto or equivalent)
Offered: Various options on app including Audi A5, A6 and a rather nice fully loaded A4 Avant Quattro Sport which I chose.
Received: FWAR - Audi A4 Avant Quattro Sport
I just chose the car on the app. The agent did offer me some other upgrade options at the desk (they had lots of cars available) but as I was taking the car to small villages I didn't want anything bigger. As it was the A4 only just fitted into some very narrow roads and parking spaces! Nice friendly team and the car was very clean.
Status: Platinum
Booked: FWAR (Audi A4 Avant Auto or equivalent)
Offered: Various options on app including Audi A5, A6 and a rather nice fully loaded A4 Avant Quattro Sport which I chose.
Received: FWAR - Audi A4 Avant Quattro Sport
I just chose the car on the app. The agent did offer me some other upgrade options at the desk (they had lots of cars available) but as I was taking the car to small villages I didn't want anything bigger. As it was the A4 only just fitted into some very narrow roads and parking spaces! Nice friendly team and the car was very clean.
Jan 30, 2024 | 11:52 am
#690
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA PP, DL PLT, Bonvoy LT Titanium, HH LT Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 13,367
Location - AGP (Malaga Airport)
Status: Platinum
Booked: FWAR (Audi A4 Avant Auto or equivalent)
Offered: Various options on app including Audi A5, A6 and a rather nice fully loaded A4 Avant Quattro Sport which I chose.
Received: FWAR - Audi A4 Avant Quattro Sport
I just chose the car on the app. The agent did offer me some other upgrade options at the desk (they had lots of cars available) but as I was taking the car to small villages I didn't want anything bigger. As it was the A4 only just fitted into some very narrow roads and parking spaces! Nice friendly team and the car was very clean.
Status: Platinum
Booked: FWAR (Audi A4 Avant Auto or equivalent)
Offered: Various options on app including Audi A5, A6 and a rather nice fully loaded A4 Avant Quattro Sport which I chose.
Received: FWAR - Audi A4 Avant Quattro Sport
I just chose the car on the app. The agent did offer me some other upgrade options at the desk (they had lots of cars available) but as I was taking the car to small villages I didn't want anything bigger. As it was the A4 only just fitted into some very narrow roads and parking spaces! Nice friendly team and the car was very clean.