SIXT - Upgrades
Feb 8, 2019, 8:40 pm
#526
Join Date: Dec 2012
Programs: UA Mileage Plus, Sixt Platinum, Hertz Gold, National Exec. Elite, Marriott Silver, Avis President's
Posts: 35
Location MCO
Status: PLT
Booked: Full size
Received: My choice of Hyundai Sonatas, but did get one with 300 miles on it
New one to me as I always get a one class UPG, but the agent said "my rate" was not upgradable according to her computer. She did ask why I didn't reserve my usual luxury class car, which was 2x more. Never had this happen even when I've reserved FS or better. Guess the $133 all in per week was too low, though it was booked thru Sixt's site from an email offer that didn't mention any restrictions other than being prepaid, non refundable. Still a decent deal though the polar vortex was in full force in FL.
Status: PLT
Booked: Full size
Received: My choice of Hyundai Sonatas, but did get one with 300 miles on it
New one to me as I always get a one class UPG, but the agent said "my rate" was not upgradable according to her computer. She did ask why I didn't reserve my usual luxury class car, which was 2x more. Never had this happen even when I've reserved FS or better. Guess the $133 all in per week was too low, though it was booked thru Sixt's site from an email offer that didn't mention any restrictions other than being prepaid, non refundable. Still a decent deal though the polar vortex was in full force in FL.
Feb 8, 2019, 11:32 pm
#527
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: FRA
Programs: LH SEN, Marriott Ambassador, Sixt Diamond, National EE, HH Diamond, Hertz PC and a lot more
Posts: 65
Sixt has two tiers of Platinum status - one that allows you to use the platinum counter, and one (based on # of rentals, I think 25 per year) that gives you the upgrade guarantee.
I personally (Diamond status) always get really nice upgrades (last time LAX from SFAR to XFAR, last time MCO from STAR to LTAR, etc.)
I personally (Diamond status) always get really nice upgrades (last time LAX from SFAR to XFAR, last time MCO from STAR to LTAR, etc.)
Feb 11, 2019, 7:05 am
#528
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Glasgow
Programs: BAEC Silver, Sixt Platinum, HHons Diamond
Posts: 927
Location: TLS
Status: Platinum
Booked: FDMR
Received: Mercedes C220 Automatic
Nice high spec model with very low miles. Was offered a choice of Jaguar F-Pace, BMW 5 Series or the Mercedes. As I arrived at the lot a newly cleaned S-Class Mercedes was parked up. Asked if I could swap to that but was told not possible. It was still there the next day when I returned so felt a little disappointing, although it would have been quite an upgrade from an FDMR so cannot feel to hard done by!
Status: Platinum
Booked: FDMR
Received: Mercedes C220 Automatic
Nice high spec model with very low miles. Was offered a choice of Jaguar F-Pace, BMW 5 Series or the Mercedes. As I arrived at the lot a newly cleaned S-Class Mercedes was parked up. Asked if I could swap to that but was told not possible. It was still there the next day when I returned so felt a little disappointing, although it would have been quite an upgrade from an FDMR so cannot feel to hard done by!
Feb 11, 2019, 8:19 am
#529
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: TLV/LHR
Programs: BA GGL, IHG Diamond Elite Amb, HH Diamond, Avis PC, Hertz PC, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 12,948
Feb 11, 2019, 9:40 am
#530
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Glasgow
Programs: BAEC Silver, Sixt Platinum, HHons Diamond
Posts: 927
I have had a lot of BMW 5 series as rentals so fancied trying the C-Class for a change. In terms of the F-Pace I wasn't in the mood for an SUV this time. I did note at TLS they had a lot of Jaguar and Lexus SUV's, and a lot of BMW's too, so plenty of choice of nice cars.
Feb 24, 2019, 11:13 am
#531
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 1
Hello everyone!
Anybody know if there are any representatives from SIXT whom I can talk to directly? Or better, maybe one of you guys could answer my question
Do you have any clue about what car I can expect from SIXT Hamburg? I have no status and have a prepaid LDAR booking for two days this coming summer.
I would love to receive a Mercedes Benz E350d/E400d or a Jaguar XF 30d. What are the odds of me receiving one of these? Would hate to end up with a BMW 525d or any Audi A6, and would definitely not like to end up with a petrol car!
Thanks in advance)
Anybody know if there are any representatives from SIXT whom I can talk to directly? Or better, maybe one of you guys could answer my question
Do you have any clue about what car I can expect from SIXT Hamburg? I have no status and have a prepaid LDAR booking for two days this coming summer.
I would love to receive a Mercedes Benz E350d/E400d or a Jaguar XF 30d. What are the odds of me receiving one of these? Would hate to end up with a BMW 525d or any Audi A6, and would definitely not like to end up with a petrol car!
Thanks in advance
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Feb 27, 2019, 5:16 am
#532
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: 7,738
No idea about Hamburg. In Germany in general, A6 definitely possible. Often some 3.0 V6 Quattro from what I jad in the past. Some 530d (sometimes xd), never gotten a 525d. E350 can be, but not seen so often. Really depends plus fleet keeps changing.
Mar 4, 2019, 5:59 am
#533
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Flying Blue Platinum, Sixt Platinum, Hertz Gold
Posts: 15
Hello everyone!
Anybody know if there are any representatives from SIXT whom I can talk to directly? Or better, maybe one of you guys could answer my question
Do you have any clue about what car I can expect from SIXT Hamburg? I have no status and have a prepaid LDAR booking for two days this coming summer.
I would love to receive a Mercedes Benz E350d/E400d or a Jaguar XF 30d. What are the odds of me receiving one of these? Would hate to end up with a BMW 525d or any Audi A6, and would definitely not like to end up with a petrol car!
Thanks in advance)
Anybody know if there are any representatives from SIXT whom I can talk to directly? Or better, maybe one of you guys could answer my question
Do you have any clue about what car I can expect from SIXT Hamburg? I have no status and have a prepaid LDAR booking for two days this coming summer.
I would love to receive a Mercedes Benz E350d/E400d or a Jaguar XF 30d. What are the odds of me receiving one of these? Would hate to end up with a BMW 525d or any Audi A6, and would definitely not like to end up with a petrol car!
Thanks in advance
)in the sixt IOS app you can choose guaranteed diesel - but there's a surcharge. personal I would prefer the opposite vehicle choice (!) If its a big station they tend to be flexible when you are checking in and let you choose or upgrade for a low cost.
Last edited by symone; Mar 4, 2019 at 6:23 am
Mar 5, 2019, 3:41 am
#534
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Glasgow
Programs: BAEC Silver, Sixt Platinum, HHons Diamond
Posts: 927
I have booked an S-Class or equivalent (XDAR) from DUS for 24 hours over a Saturday/Sunday. They seem to have S500's there amongst others, as well as more basic S Class models for XDAR category. Generally as a platinum, are they generous with upgrades at that station?
Mar 5, 2019, 6:21 pm
#535
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: DCA or IAD (originally DUB)
Programs: UA 1K 1.8MM, Hertz PC, Marriott Platinum/Lifetime Gold
Posts: 7,657
I have booked an S-Class or equivalent (XDAR) from DUS for 24 hours over a Saturday/Sunday. They seem to have S500's there amongst others, as well as more basic S Class models for XDAR category. Generally as a platinum, are they generous with upgrades at that station?
Mar 6, 2019, 5:47 am
#536
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Glasgow
Programs: BAEC Silver, Sixt Platinum, HHons Diamond
Posts: 927
My question was asked because the S500 is bookable as a separate class (XLAN) which would be an upgrade from XDAR. Similarly there is also the S350 (XCAN) which would also be an upgrade. So my question is really if anyone had experience of what a platinum might expect to be offered when booking XDAR,
Mar 6, 2019, 11:21 pm
#537
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,924
I mean an upgrade to an S500 rather than just the more standard diesel model. They also have rather a lot of very exotic vehicles available there but I am of course not expecting to be upgraded to them.
My question was asked because the S500 is bookable as a separate class (XLAN) which would be an upgrade from XDAR. Similarly there is also the S350 (XCAN) which would also be an upgrade. So my question is really if anyone had experience of what a platinum might expect to be offered when booking XDAR,
My question was asked because the S500 is bookable as a separate class (XLAN) which would be an upgrade from XDAR. Similarly there is also the S350 (XCAN) which would also be an upgrade. So my question is really if anyone had experience of what a platinum might expect to be offered when booking XDAR,
Mar 7, 2019, 3:53 am
#538
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Glasgow
Programs: BAEC Silver, Sixt Platinum, HHons Diamond
Posts: 927
Many thanks - that is really useful information. I'll report back with my experience at DUS. XDAR was an amazingly cheap price compared to XCAN and XLAN, so I am intrigued as to how they will handle any upgrades.
Mar 7, 2019, 4:11 am
#539
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,924
What status are you btw? I’m sure that makes a difference too.
Mar 7, 2019, 4:15 am
#540
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Glasgow
Programs: BAEC Silver, Sixt Platinum, HHons Diamond
Posts: 927
I noted at DUS they seem to have G-Wagen and BMW i8, but I am not expecting one of them - I might try my luck if I see them on the lot though!