SIXT - Upgrades
Jan 31, 2024, 10:43 am
#691
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: YQR
Programs: Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold, Sixt Platinum, National EE
Posts: 14
Location - Sixt San Diego - SAN
Status - Platinum (Matched from National EE early 2023)
Reserved - BMW 5 Series XCAR
Received - XCAR - BMW 530i
Of note, I had a conversation with one of the representatives who offered a pretty decent deal to upgrade to a 2023 BMW 740i (XDAR class) for $100 total for a 2 day rental. Given the rate for the original 5 series reservation was so low this would have been close to $250 USD for 2 days in the 740, just over half the going rate even with platinum discount for that class. Ended up declining to have the slightly smaller and more efficient engine for the trip, but was pleasantly surprised to see a competitive enough offer even though they were relatively busy. If the upgrade (or a similar upgrade) were to be offered at no cost I would have been more inclined to accept it.
Status - Platinum (Matched from National EE early 2023)
Reserved - BMW 5 Series XCAR
Received - XCAR - BMW 530i
Of note, I had a conversation with one of the representatives who offered a pretty decent deal to upgrade to a 2023 BMW 740i (XDAR class) for $100 total for a 2 day rental. Given the rate for the original 5 series reservation was so low this would have been close to $250 USD for 2 days in the 740, just over half the going rate even with platinum discount for that class. Ended up declining to have the slightly smaller and more efficient engine for the trip, but was pleasantly surprised to see a competitive enough offer even though they were relatively busy. If the upgrade (or a similar upgrade) were to be offered at no cost I would have been more inclined to accept it.
Feb 7, 2024, 11:48 am
#693
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: DXB/JFK/LHR
Programs: BA GGLfL, ex-EK IO, IC Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Ambassador, Amex Centurion
Posts: 266
I'm a Diamond member and have never got a single upgrade :-(. I do tend to book top-of-the-line cars, but never get anything in return. In LAX this week, booked a lower category car (BMW 4 Series Coupe) to see if I'd get an upgrade. Absolutely nothing. Gutted.
Feb 7, 2024, 12:13 pm
#694
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: DUB/ABZ/GLA
Programs: Aer Club Silver | BAEC Bronze | ALL Silver | Sixt Platinum
Posts: 277
Thanks!
Feb 7, 2024, 8:15 pm
#695
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,456
Yeah, I get upgrades in Europe much more than in the US, I rent from National in the US.
Feb 27, 2024, 4:57 pm
#696
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: EGYJ/UMMG
Posts: 47
Not an upgrade, although the agent made it out like one..
Location - WAW
Status - Gold (only realised I could status match M&M recently, but don't think it had any impact whatsoever)
Reserved - Audi A3 Sedan ILAR
Received - BMW 118i ILAR
Was actually hoping for the Audi, which was marginally cheaper, as higher chances of it having ACC. But the 1er was very familiar, if dinged up
Location - WAW
Status - Gold (only realised I could status match M&M recently, but don't think it had any impact whatsoever)
Reserved - Audi A3 Sedan ILAR
Received - BMW 118i ILAR
Was actually hoping for the Audi, which was marginally cheaper, as higher chances of it having ACC. But the 1er was very familiar, if dinged up
Apr 2, 2024, 7:29 pm
#697
Join Date: Apr 2023
Location: Nuremberg, DE
Posts: 12
Location - Miami
Status - Sixt Platinum Card for Amex Platinum Card (DE)
Reserved - BMW 5 Series Guaranteed Model (XCAR)
Received - BMW 840i Coupe (XSAJ) for USD$40/day + tax extra
Initially wanted an X5 since everyone drives big car here but they said they only have a 7 or 8 Series for an extra. Accepted the offer for a fairly new 840i with merely 1000mi in odometer, while keeping $0 LDW and unlimited miles.
Man, I wish I were in Germany with this car.
Status - Sixt Platinum Card for Amex Platinum Card (DE)
Reserved - BMW 5 Series Guaranteed Model (XCAR)
Received - BMW 840i Coupe (XSAJ) for USD$40/day + tax extra
Initially wanted an X5 since everyone drives big car here but they said they only have a 7 or 8 Series for an extra. Accepted the offer for a fairly new 840i with merely 1000mi in odometer, while keeping $0 LDW and unlimited miles.
Man, I wish I were in Germany with this car.
Apr 3, 2024, 10:58 am
#698
Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 86
Location- GVA
Booked- BMW iX
Given- BMW iX40
Status- None
The EV rental experience at Sixt was so so so better than Hertz. The lot attendant explained where the charging cables etc were how temp and speed effected range etc. We already own an EV at home and rented many of them at Hertz. The iX was awesome to drive as well
Booked- BMW iX
Given- BMW iX40
Status- None
The EV rental experience at Sixt was so so so better than Hertz. The lot attendant explained where the charging cables etc were how temp and speed effected range etc. We already own an EV at home and rented many of them at Hertz. The iX was awesome to drive as well
Apr 9, 2024, 4:18 pm
#699
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: SEA (close to KPAE)
Programs: QFF NB, DJ Gold, A3 Gold, HHonors Gold, Marriott Silver, Carlson Silver, A|Club Gold
Posts: 482
A couple of touch points for you all as a Platinum in Australia at the moment.
Location: CNS
Booked: SGAR (MG HS)
Offered: Rav4 -
Taken: Isuzu MU-X
Location: BNE
Booked: SGAR (MG HS)
Offered: Volkswagen Tiguan
Taken: Renault Koleos
In both situations I had to actually ask to get something better with the platinum upgrades. The app doesn't work that great down here in Australia had I not asked, I would not have gotten what I did. In Brisbane I was offered another MU-X but thought it was a bit too big (in hindsight I should have taken it... but that is another story).
Location: CNS
Booked: SGAR (MG HS)
Offered: Rav4 -
Taken: Isuzu MU-X
Location: BNE
Booked: SGAR (MG HS)
Offered: Volkswagen Tiguan
Taken: Renault Koleos
In both situations I had to actually ask to get something better with the platinum upgrades. The app doesn't work that great down here in Australia had I not asked, I would not have gotten what I did. In Brisbane I was offered another MU-X but thought it was a bit too big (in hindsight I should have taken it... but that is another story).