SIXT - Upgrades
Jan 18, 2016, 3:45 pm
#424
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: YYC - not the centre of the universe
Programs: AC*S100K 1MM, LH FTL, Hyatt Globalist, Accor Plat
Posts: 4,768
Location: ZRH airport
Status: Diamond
Booked: CWMR (Ford Focus EST or similar)
Received: FWMR (Mercedes C180 station wagon, NAV)
Duration: 3 days
Driven: 400 km
Comments: The station is really nice and kind. I'm not a huge fan of Mercedes, from what I've experienced. The first one we were given smelled of cigarette smoke so the ladies swapped it out for a better one. The colour was a brown that normally would be quite ugly but it was autumn weather so it fit in quite nicely. Drives like it has no power, but in S+ it was OK on hill climbs. Navigation is terrible on Mercs, and also you couldn't make it speak to you in English.
Status: Diamond
Booked: CWMR (Ford Focus EST or similar)
Received: FWMR (Mercedes C180 station wagon, NAV)
Duration: 3 days
Driven: 400 km
Comments: The station is really nice and kind. I'm not a huge fan of Mercedes, from what I've experienced. The first one we were given smelled of cigarette smoke so the ladies swapped it out for a better one. The colour was a brown that normally would be quite ugly but it was autumn weather so it fit in quite nicely. Drives like it has no power, but in S+ it was OK on hill climbs. Navigation is terrible on Mercs, and also you couldn't make it speak to you in English.
Feb 23, 2016, 11:40 pm
#425
Join Date: Aug 2015
Programs: BA Silver, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold (status match)
Posts: 31
Location: Munich Airport
Status: NONE
Booked: CPMR (Audi A3 from the app)
Received: FDAR (BMW 320d)
Duration: 6 days
Comment: Got a free upgrade to a 320d - brand new (1000km), with 8 speed auto, Navi, LED lights and what sounded like BMW Advanced Sound, was just to good to be the basic one. Was rather satisfied with the car.
Status: NONE
Booked: CPMR (Audi A3 from the app)
Received: FDAR (BMW 320d)
Duration: 6 days
Comment: Got a free upgrade to a 320d - brand new (1000km), with 8 speed auto, Navi, LED lights and what sounded like BMW Advanced Sound, was just to good to be the basic one. Was rather satisfied with the car.
Mar 22, 2016, 3:12 pm
#426
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: YYC - not the centre of the universe
Programs: AC*S100K 1MM, LH FTL, Hyatt Globalist, Accor Plat
Posts: 4,768
Fell a bit behind here so I'll try to catch up in one post:
Location: Cologne/Hilton am Dom
Dropoff: DUS
Status: Diamond
Booked: CPMR (BMW 1 or similar)
Received: LWAR (BMW 535 X-drive station wagon, NAV w/ 23,000 km on odo)
Duration: 3 days
Driven: 500 km
Comments: Probably one of my best Diamond upgrades and rentals. Nice car to drive, fully loaded. First time I had HUD and loved it. Also had adaptive cruise control.
Location: MUC
Status: Diamond
Booked: CPMR (BMW 1 or similar)
Received: FWMR (Audi A4 avant manual, NAV w/ 15,000 km on odo)
Duration: 5 days
Driven: 500 km
Comments: Not a great rental, upon return there was one Sixt person working the returns and it took forever. Also Diamond Lounge was closed (my luck of course!).
Location: SJO
Dropoff: LIR
Status: Diamond
Booked: CFMR (Daihatsu Terios Bego or similar)
Received: CFMR (Daihatsu Terios Bego w/ 10 km on odo)
Duration: 5 days
Driven: 670 km
Comments: Again a disappointing rental. Return station was supposed to be open at my dropoff time but was closed. Luckily there were some security guards who had the cell number of one of the staff. We figured out a solution (drive to terminal, park there and give keys to Nature Air staff). Also, no upgrade?! At least the car was brand new, though it was a piece of junk. Thought we'd get stuck going up a hill near our hotel (off-road). It was in first gear, with three pax and no luggage, and just stalled. Two pax got out, driver stayed, and it made it up. Phew!
Next time in Costa Rica I'd rent with Avis, who have a nice Signature Series with Audi's.
Location: Dusseldorf Harbour
Dropoff: Osnabrück
Booked: CPMR (BMW 1 or similar)
Received: LSAR (BMW 420 Gran Coupe Lim, NAV, w/ 19,000 km on odo)
Duration: 3 days
Driven: 600 km
Comments: Nice car, nice rental, nice upgrade. It had somewhat strange features: HUD for instance, but steering wheel was not leather... Also, I do not understand how Sixt places this car above BMW 5. It is simply a slightly altered 3 series, and does not feel as luxurious or powerful as the 5. Winter tires, rated to 210 km/h (too bad!).
Location: FRA
Booked: CPMR (BMW 1 or similar)
Received: FWMR (Volvo V70 Kombi, NAV, w/ 300 km on odo)
Duration: 5 days
Driven: 1000 km
Comments: I was offered BMW 3 combi, but after having driven so many BMWs I wanted to try something different. The Volvo was very comfortable, and it was nice that it was brand new. However the NAV could not be changed from German and it was very weak at high speeds. Winter tires, rated to 240 km/h (too bad, wish I had those on the BMW!). Max speed I got to was 220 km/h going downhill.
Location: Cologne/Hilton am Dom
Dropoff: DUS
Status: Diamond
Booked: CPMR (BMW 1 or similar)
Received: LWAR (BMW 535 X-drive station wagon, NAV w/ 23,000 km on odo)
Duration: 3 days
Driven: 500 km
Comments: Probably one of my best Diamond upgrades and rentals. Nice car to drive, fully loaded. First time I had HUD and loved it. Also had adaptive cruise control.
Location: MUC
Status: Diamond
Booked: CPMR (BMW 1 or similar)
Received: FWMR (Audi A4 avant manual, NAV w/ 15,000 km on odo)
Duration: 5 days
Driven: 500 km
Comments: Not a great rental, upon return there was one Sixt person working the returns and it took forever. Also Diamond Lounge was closed (my luck of course!).
Location: SJO
Dropoff: LIR
Status: Diamond
Booked: CFMR (Daihatsu Terios Bego or similar)
Received: CFMR (Daihatsu Terios Bego w/ 10 km on odo)
Duration: 5 days
Driven: 670 km
Comments: Again a disappointing rental. Return station was supposed to be open at my dropoff time but was closed. Luckily there were some security guards who had the cell number of one of the staff. We figured out a solution (drive to terminal, park there and give keys to Nature Air staff). Also, no upgrade?! At least the car was brand new, though it was a piece of junk. Thought we'd get stuck going up a hill near our hotel (off-road). It was in first gear, with three pax and no luggage, and just stalled. Two pax got out, driver stayed, and it made it up. Phew!
Next time in Costa Rica I'd rent with Avis, who have a nice Signature Series with Audi's.Location: Dusseldorf Harbour
Dropoff: Osnabrück
Booked: CPMR (BMW 1 or similar)
Received: LSAR (BMW 420 Gran Coupe Lim, NAV, w/ 19,000 km on odo)
Duration: 3 days
Driven: 600 km
Comments: Nice car, nice rental, nice upgrade. It had somewhat strange features: HUD for instance, but steering wheel was not leather... Also, I do not understand how Sixt places this car above BMW 5. It is simply a slightly altered 3 series, and does not feel as luxurious or powerful as the 5. Winter tires, rated to 210 km/h (too bad!).
Location: FRA
Booked: CPMR (BMW 1 or similar)
Received: FWMR (Volvo V70 Kombi, NAV, w/ 300 km on odo)
Duration: 5 days
Driven: 1000 km
Comments: I was offered BMW 3 combi, but after having driven so many BMWs I wanted to try something different. The Volvo was very comfortable, and it was nice that it was brand new. However the NAV could not be changed from German and it was very weak at high speeds. Winter tires, rated to 240 km/h (too bad, wish I had those on the BMW!). Max speed I got to was 220 km/h going downhill.
Mar 30, 2016, 11:33 pm
#427
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: On a Bridge
Programs: Starwood Residences Owner, AA 1MM, MP Gold, Avis-Hertz PC, Ritz Gold
Posts: 1,072
DFW Airport
Location: DFW
Status: Platinum
Booked: SCAR
Received: XCAR (Cadillac XTS)
Duration: 4 days
Agent was cheerful, and reluctant. First offered Hyundai. Advised her I called two weeks prior to ensure I had the reservation setup correctly to receive a German automobile. Manager said Hyundai. I was tired so I offered to wait for a nicer vehicle to be returned/cleaned so spoke with her manager and I received a Cadillac. Would've been happy with a Jetta. Always drama @DFW but have always been taken care of.
Status: Platinum
Booked: SCAR
Received: XCAR (Cadillac XTS)
Duration: 4 days
Agent was cheerful, and reluctant. First offered Hyundai. Advised her I called two weeks prior to ensure I had the reservation setup correctly to receive a German automobile. Manager said Hyundai. I was tired so I offered to wait for a nicer vehicle to be returned/cleaned so spoke with her manager and I received a Cadillac. Would've been happy with a Jetta. Always drama @DFW but have always been taken care of.
Mar 31, 2016, 12:30 am
#428
Ambassador: LATAM
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: PNA
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 4,626
Location: LHR T5
Status: Gold
Booked: CCMR Audi 1
Received: CCAR Mini Auto
Duration: 6 days
I am always off my game when I get to LHR having travelled for about 18 hours. I always forget to add my FF number to the reservation and this time I meant to ask if they'd upsell me to an auto transmission. Completely forgot about it and got one anyway.
I have always wanted to try the Mini so was quite excited to get it. Did about 1000 miles and it was quite comfortable given it is tiny
Status: Gold
Booked: CCMR Audi 1
Received: CCAR Mini Auto
Duration: 6 days
I am always off my game when I get to LHR having travelled for about 18 hours. I always forget to add my FF number to the reservation and this time I meant to ask if they'd upsell me to an auto transmission. Completely forgot about it and got one anyway.
I have always wanted to try the Mini so was quite excited to get it. Did about 1000 miles and it was quite comfortable given it is tiny
Apr 16, 2016, 9:53 pm
#429
Used to be ' simz '
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Kolkata, India
Programs: Does it matter..??? It doesn't matter to them
Posts: 1,129
Hi,
I am new to the SixT world, having used Hertz, pretty much everytime I have rented a car..
I have a reservation for Amman Airport (Jordan) starting tomorrow.. I had a few quick questions:
I have no status with SixT, whatsoever.
1. I have reserved an Economy car. Are they usually forthcoming with upgrades, or should I expect an Economy car only ?
2. I am starting to think this car might be slightly small for my requirement ? Would it be better to book a bigger car before hand or they provide decent deals on upgrades at the counter ?
I am new to the SixT world, having used Hertz, pretty much everytime I have rented a car..
I have a reservation for Amman Airport (Jordan) starting tomorrow.. I had a few quick questions:
I have no status with SixT, whatsoever.
1. I have reserved an Economy car. Are they usually forthcoming with upgrades, or should I expect an Economy car only ?
2. I am starting to think this car might be slightly small for my requirement ? Would it be better to book a bigger car before hand or they provide decent deals on upgrades at the counter ?
Apr 16, 2016, 9:55 pm
#430
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: YYC - not the centre of the universe
Programs: AC*S100K 1MM, LH FTL, Hyatt Globalist, Accor Plat
Posts: 4,768
Hi,
I am new to the SixT world, having used Hertz, pretty much everytime I have rented a car..
I have a reservation for Amman Airport (Jordan) starting tomorrow.. I had a few quick questions:
I have no status with SixT, whatsoever.
1. I have reserved an Economy car. Are they usually forthcoming with upgrades, or should I expect an Economy car only ?
2. I am starting to think this car might be slightly small for my requirement ? Would it be better to book a bigger car before hand or they provide decent deals on upgrades at the counter ?
I am new to the SixT world, having used Hertz, pretty much everytime I have rented a car..
I have a reservation for Amman Airport (Jordan) starting tomorrow.. I had a few quick questions:
I have no status with SixT, whatsoever.
1. I have reserved an Economy car. Are they usually forthcoming with upgrades, or should I expect an Economy car only ?
2. I am starting to think this car might be slightly small for my requirement ? Would it be better to book a bigger car before hand or they provide decent deals on upgrades at the counter ?
Please do ask for upgrades at the counter. I am immensely curious about Sixt in Amman as I have an upcoming reservation there myself and very little info is around.
Good luck!
Apr 28, 2016, 3:40 am
#431
Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1
Location: Rome Villa borghese
Status: Express
Booked: IVAR
Received: A160D With Nav and Auto
Date: Aug 2015
Duration:20 days
(Very Happy)
Location: Miami 5th street
Status: Express
Booked: PCAR
Received: LCAR(C300) PTAR(228i Conv.)
Location: Miami 5th street
Status: Express
Booked: CCAR Mini
Received: CFAR Chevrolet Trax
Location: Miami 5th street
Status: Express
Booked: PCAR
Received: PCAR Audi A3 1.8t
Underpowered and with service light was on, but had Hid, Panoramic Roof, and Bose.
Swapped it for a brand new 328i with camera and professional Nav at MIA
Location: Miami 5th street
Status: Gold
Booked: LCAR
Received: LCAR Bmw 328i
Tan leather seats, camera, and LED headlights.
Location: Munich Fröttmaning
Status: Diamond
Booked: FDMR
Received: FDAR 320d Msport
Location: Miami 5th street
Status: Diamond
Booked: LCAR
Received: CTS 3.6
Location: Collins Miami
Status: Diamond
Booked: LCAR
Received: GLC300
Status: Express
Booked: IVAR
Received: A160D With Nav and Auto
Date: Aug 2015
Duration:20 days
(Very Happy)
Location: Miami 5th street
Status: Express
Booked: PCAR
Received: LCAR(C300) PTAR(228i Conv.)
Location: Miami 5th street
Status: Express
Booked: CCAR Mini
Received: CFAR Chevrolet Trax
Location: Miami 5th street
Status: Express
Booked: PCAR
Received: PCAR Audi A3 1.8t
Underpowered and with service light was on, but had Hid, Panoramic Roof, and Bose.
Swapped it for a brand new 328i with camera and professional Nav at MIA
Location: Miami 5th street
Status: Gold
Booked: LCAR
Received: LCAR Bmw 328i
Tan leather seats, camera, and LED headlights.
Location: Munich Fröttmaning
Status: Diamond
Booked: FDMR
Received: FDAR 320d Msport
Location: Miami 5th street
Status: Diamond
Booked: LCAR
Received: CTS 3.6
Location: Collins Miami
Status: Diamond
Booked: LCAR
Received: GLC300
Last edited by Sauo; Nov 30, 2016 at 12:49 am
May 10, 2016, 8:17 am
#432
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 573
First time upgrade w/o any talking
Location: SPU
Status: Platinium
Booked: ECMR (Fiat Punto)
Received: CWMR (Ford Focus Kombi manual, 15 km on odo fresh new)
Duration: 10 days
Driven: on way to Dubrovnik
Comments: If I want complain, it smell factory inside and exhaust smell teriribly Pre-autorization on credit card 980EUR at SIXT office, rental cost full 10 days 140EUR only.
Status: Platinium
Booked: ECMR (Fiat Punto)
Received: CWMR (Ford Focus Kombi manual, 15 km on odo fresh new)
Duration: 10 days
Driven: on way to Dubrovnik
Comments: If I want complain, it smell factory inside and exhaust smell teriribly Pre-autorization on credit card 980EUR at SIXT office, rental cost full 10 days 140EUR only.
May 10, 2016, 10:21 am
#433
Join Date: May 2016
Programs: Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1
Location: LYON PART DIEU
Status: Platinum
Booked: SDMR
Received: SDMR
Duration: 7 days
Asked for a german car, received a Renault Talisman instead. Such a crappy car for this segment! Still wondering how and why Sixt is offering this car to its clients. This car is a plastic toy/gadget. A/C doesn't work properly, dashboard is so complicated that it makes the car dangerous to drive, awfully uncomfortable seats, ...
Can somebody tell me how can I feel an official complaint? Thanks!
NB: would be nice if Sixt'staff knew how to install/use the baby car seat Sixt rents ...
Status: Platinum
Booked: SDMR
Received: SDMR
Duration: 7 days
Asked for a german car, received a Renault Talisman instead. Such a crappy car for this segment! Still wondering how and why Sixt is offering this car to its clients. This car is a plastic toy/gadget. A/C doesn't work properly, dashboard is so complicated that it makes the car dangerous to drive, awfully uncomfortable seats, ...
Can somebody tell me how can I feel an official complaint? Thanks!
NB: would be nice if Sixt'staff knew how to install/use the baby car seat Sixt rents ...
May 11, 2016, 9:52 pm
#434
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 6
Cologne Hilton
I have transferred my business to SIXT last year and will be picking up a rental at the Hilton in Cologne Germany in two weeks. I am Platinum and have booked IWMR. Is it possible to request a specific car, how? If I request an upgrade as Platinum member what vehicles would be common upgrade from IWMR? BMW Wagon?
Location: Cologne Germany Hilton
Status: Platinum
Booked: IWMR
Duration: 14 days
Location: Cologne Germany Hilton
Status: Platinum
Booked: IWMR
Duration: 14 days
