SIXT - Upgrades
#812
Moderator: National Car



Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SE MI
Programs: Delta DM, National EE, Hertz PC, Hilton DM
Posts: 2,237
Location: DCA
Status: Platinum
Reserved: ICAR (Nissan Sentra or similar)
Received: FCAR - Subaru Legacy
Hilariously the app offered me a $25/day upgrade for this car which they just gave me at the check-out desk. I wasn't driving much this trip so didn't care all that much about getting something fancier.
Status: Platinum
Reserved: ICAR (Nissan Sentra or similar)
Received: FCAR - Subaru Legacy
Hilariously the app offered me a $25/day upgrade for this car which they just gave me at the check-out desk. I wasn't driving much this trip so didn't care all that much about getting something fancier.
#813

Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 3
Location: LAS
Status: Platinum Match
Reserved: LFAR BMW X3 or similar
Received: XFAR 2024 X5 with 45k Miles
Checked App on landing. No X3 in stock so happy I got the X5.It was in good condition for the mileage.
They had a bunch of Escalades and Yukons. A X4, a X7, a 7 series, , a Z4, an 8 series, MB GLS, and couple of 4 series were also on the lot.
Status: Platinum Match
Reserved: LFAR BMW X3 or similar
Received: XFAR 2024 X5 with 45k Miles
Checked App on landing. No X3 in stock so happy I got the X5.It was in good condition for the mileage.
They had a bunch of Escalades and Yukons. A X4, a X7, a 7 series, , a Z4, an 8 series, MB GLS, and couple of 4 series were also on the lot.
#814
Join Date: Jul 2024
Posts: 13
Date: July 21, 2025
Location: YVR
Status: Platinum Match
Reserved: LCAR Mercedes C-Class or Similar
Received: IFAR 2024 Nissan Rouge on FL plates with 37800 Miles and 3/4 of a tank of fuel remaining
This location had 228i xDrives (F74), 330is (G20), Audi A3s (8Y.5) and a lone X5. They also had Toyota Tundras, Corollas, Mustangs, Wranglers (Willys with hardtops) and Tiguans (All base models except for the Wranglers). We came here to exchange a previous LCAR rental from SEA due to a smash and grab so we were ok with the downgrade they gave us (we asked for a 330i or something with lower miles but he said he can't do that as they all had Canadian plates).
Date: July 25, 2025
Location: SEA
Status: Platinum Match
Reserved: XCAR BMW 5 Series or Similar
Received: 2025 (registered in March) G60 on CA plates with 9300 Miles
Went the counter to pick up a car as the app wasn't working as I had just returned my previous rental and they had yet to process that. They agent initially offered me an i5 (wasn't sure if it was an xDrive 40 or eDrive 40 but it had CA plates)but I needed a gas car. He then gave me the choice of a 740i xDrive with Nevada plates for 160/day (negotiated it down to 80/day but that was still too much), and when I said I didn't want to pay for an upgrade, a Volvo XC60 Core. During this process, I repeatedly asked him for an 5 Series (or other XCAR) but he kept declining, claiming that they had no 5 Series available, until he told me to proceed to the booth at the parking lot. The guys there were significantly more helpful and friendly, and were surprised that the agent at the counter said they had no 5 Series (they had a couple in the overflow lot and gave me one of them). Oddly, the only premium cars this location had were a few XC60s and V60 CCs (around 4 of each), and one 330i (CA plate; there may also have been a 430i but I wasn't sure), C300 4Matic (CA plate), the aforementioned 740i and i5, a GLE450 (WA plate) and CLE300 4 Matic (WA Plate; there may have been two of these). Most of the cars they had were stuff that wasn't worth remembering (GMC Acadias and run-of-the-mill crossovers and sedans often found in other companies).
Location: YVR
Status: Platinum Match
Reserved: LCAR Mercedes C-Class or Similar
Received: IFAR 2024 Nissan Rouge on FL plates with 37800 Miles and 3/4 of a tank of fuel remaining
This location had 228i xDrives (F74), 330is (G20), Audi A3s (8Y.5) and a lone X5. They also had Toyota Tundras, Corollas, Mustangs, Wranglers (Willys with hardtops) and Tiguans (All base models except for the Wranglers). We came here to exchange a previous LCAR rental from SEA due to a smash and grab so we were ok with the downgrade they gave us (we asked for a 330i or something with lower miles but he said he can't do that as they all had Canadian plates).
Date: July 25, 2025
Location: SEA
Status: Platinum Match
Reserved: XCAR BMW 5 Series or Similar
Received: 2025 (registered in March) G60 on CA plates with 9300 Miles
Went the counter to pick up a car as the app wasn't working as I had just returned my previous rental and they had yet to process that. They agent initially offered me an i5 (wasn't sure if it was an xDrive 40 or eDrive 40 but it had CA plates)but I needed a gas car. He then gave me the choice of a 740i xDrive with Nevada plates for 160/day (negotiated it down to 80/day but that was still too much), and when I said I didn't want to pay for an upgrade, a Volvo XC60 Core. During this process, I repeatedly asked him for an 5 Series (or other XCAR) but he kept declining, claiming that they had no 5 Series available, until he told me to proceed to the booth at the parking lot. The guys there were significantly more helpful and friendly, and were surprised that the agent at the counter said they had no 5 Series (they had a couple in the overflow lot and gave me one of them). Oddly, the only premium cars this location had were a few XC60s and V60 CCs (around 4 of each), and one 330i (CA plate; there may also have been a 430i but I wasn't sure), C300 4Matic (CA plate), the aforementioned 740i and i5, a GLE450 (WA plate) and CLE300 4 Matic (WA Plate; there may have been two of these). Most of the cars they had were stuff that wasn't worth remembering (GMC Acadias and run-of-the-mill crossovers and sedans often found in other companies).
#815
Join Date: May 2024
Posts: 2
I had a similar question as you can read above. Im going to San Francisco July 31st through August 8th. Ill post my experience after my trip and let you know how I make out and what I see available. If its any help or relevant to whats available in Munich. I booked a BMW X3 or similar. Ill let you know what I see and what Im offered so you have some form or reference.
#816
Join Date: Jul 2025
Posts: 5
SanFran
Just dropped off 8 day rental from San Francisco. Booked an X3, received X3. Was offered a Mercedes GLS 450 for an additional $80 a day but declined. I booked the X3 and got it no problem, so I was happy. 2024 model with just under 30,000 miles. Some body damage, but nothing major. It was all reported in the initial check in through the app, but I did go over the vehicle before I left the lot just to verify any nicks or dents were already recorded. If I had one complaint about the rental experience, it would be that the car wasnt cleaned thoroughly. Not terrible, but not good either. All in all I'm happpy with the experience. In San Francisco lot, there were many BMWs. 4 door, 2 door coupes(3,4,5,7 models) X1,3,5s. Some standard budget rentals, a few Mercedes. The lot was mostly BMW. More of those than anything else. Hope this is helpful to someone.
#817




Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Taipei
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, BR Gold, CI Gold
Posts: 200
Location: SJC
Status: None
Reserved: BMW Series 2 or similar
Received: BMW 430 2-door
Got an email about 2 hours before pickup with pre-selected car as BMX Series 4 430I XDRIVE Gran Couple MSport. Was unable to confirm online, checked in at the desk and was offered a Volvo as no 2 Series available. Showed the agent my email with 4 Series and he initially said it would be $80 per day upgrade but ended up giving me a 4 Series at no charge (with no further asking by me).
Status: None
Reserved: BMW Series 2 or similar
Received: BMW 430 2-door
Got an email about 2 hours before pickup with pre-selected car as BMX Series 4 430I XDRIVE Gran Couple MSport. Was unable to confirm online, checked in at the desk and was offered a Volvo as no 2 Series available. Showed the agent my email with 4 Series and he initially said it would be $80 per day upgrade but ended up giving me a 4 Series at no charge (with no further asking by me).
#820




Join Date: Jul 2014
Programs: AA Ck, Delta DM, Marriott ambassador , Hertz President, National EE, Hilton Diamond ,
Posts: 162
most likely youll get an x7. You might get the gls 450 as well. They just started getting them.
#821
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist




Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 24,771
#822

Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Western Europe
Programs: Yeah, well, don’t really care anymore
Posts: 1,142
This is years ago, when I did a lot of travel between BRU and LEJ. One option was to fly to TXL and rent a car, but the selection of cars there left me cold. And since the flights were often delayed, or didn't have suitable timing for me, I started driving.
Figured out that it's possible to reserve a car Sixt in BRU never had available, and thus the fun began
Location: BRU
Status: Started with nothing, ended as Platinum. Had no effect on upgrades
Reserved: VW Passat estate, diesel, automatic
Received: Jaguar XJ 3.0d (twice), Jaguar XF 2.7d (twice); MB E350d cabriolet, BMW 530d Touring, BMW 335d Coupe, BMW Z4 35is, BMW 640d Gran Coupe
In more recent times
Location: IAD
Status: Gold
Reserved: BMW X3
Received: BMW X5
Location: IAD
Status: Gold
Reserved: BMW X3
Offered: Some dreadful yanktank
Received: BMW X5 (paid upgrade, 20USD/day)
Figured out that it's possible to reserve a car Sixt in BRU never had available, and thus the fun began
Location: BRU
Status: Started with nothing, ended as Platinum. Had no effect on upgrades
Reserved: VW Passat estate, diesel, automatic
Received: Jaguar XJ 3.0d (twice), Jaguar XF 2.7d (twice); MB E350d cabriolet, BMW 530d Touring, BMW 335d Coupe, BMW Z4 35is, BMW 640d Gran Coupe
In more recent times
Location: IAD
Status: Gold
Reserved: BMW X3
Received: BMW X5
Location: IAD
Status: Gold
Reserved: BMW X3
Offered: Some dreadful yanktank
Received: BMW X5 (paid upgrade, 20USD/day)
Last edited by Sheikh Yerbooty; Aug 20, 2025 at 11:10 pm
#823


Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 25
According to the "Sixt US Fleet List" thread, the X7 is in the Fullsize Luxury SUV (XFAZ) category as are the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class and the Cadillac Escalade.
I think it has stayed the same for a long time so is it even likely to get an Escalade 🤣
#824

Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Western Europe
Programs: Yeah, well, don’t really care anymore
Posts: 1,142
Imagine the disappointment of having booked a premium German car, only to be saddled with something only a trader in Columbian marching powder would find appealing.

