Originally Posted by kxc262 (Post 24589296)

If I remember correctly, booking an XCAR might get you into an XFAR (X5, ML, GL, Escalade). I don't think they can upgrade you any higher without you paying an upgrade fee.

Originally Posted by moze (Post 24587802)

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Originally Posted by blitzen


You never rented but always got an upgrade. Read the policy and you will find out that upgrade is not guaranteed and not for all classes. If you want a convertible ( not really an upgrade ) just book it




"Free upgrade to the next car group and a double upgrade in U.S. locations.**
**Subject to availability, not valid for long-term rentals, special cars, motorcycles or trucks. The possibility of receiving an upgrade is only valid for up to 12 months from the issue date of the card. This advantage remains valid when you rent more than 10 times per 12 months with Sixt. "


I would not consider XTAR a 'special car' such as a Telsa, AMG, M, Rolls Royce. The double-upgraded is outlined in platinum benefits, subject to availability. According to the reservation website, there is availability. My point is simply that it doesn't make much sense to offer a benefit if it can be denied on a whim.

Also, you do make a good point that if I want to be certain to receive a 'vert, I should book that class. I can't argue with that, and I would if the current rate was not 6x my XCAR rate that I jumped on months ago. At this point, I'm just trying to figure out the policy and what the plan is if I cannot be upgraded. I am also a National EE with plenty of free days, so I guess it would not hurt to duplicate book just in case. However, I'm very much hoping Sixt works out.

Originally Posted by pointy (Post 24607505)

What's "similar" to an Audi A1 in the CCMR category in the UK ?
I think I'll book that group next month for a couple of weeks but I rarely see the A1 in stock.
It is often charged at a premium to other similar sized vehicles and is designated as "premium"
I'd feel pretty silly getting offered an Astra etc in place of one

Originally Posted by mandres (Post 24603623)

Hey guys, I have to rent a car next week and I was looking at the prices that sixt has and they are pretty good. I know on their website it says that for some cars they charge a deposit up to 3 times the amount of your total reservation. My question is, is it the same amount for a 5 series? My rental location will be in Orlando(by MCO). Also, how new and what options the 5 series comes with? I know last year I was able to get a 5 series from another rental company but it was pretty used, it had like 20,000 miles and it was from Texas but it was pretty loaded, it even had navigation. If they don't have a 5 series, what other options do they have under that same car category?

Originally Posted by pokernick (Post 24615030)

Hi all!
Picked up a car at LAX 2 days ago. Nice car and everything went smooth except for one thing.
I made the reservation two months ago and prepaid the full amount including taxes. Or so I thought.
At the counter I chose the prepaid fuel option and when I was handed the rental aggreeement they wanted me to pay tax on the full rental amount. That meens that I am paying taxes twice on the rental. I am actually paying tax on the original tax that I already paid.

I did not have the time to discuss the matter for more than a short while and I could not get the manager to understand my point.

If I prepay and pay tax when doing so, should I have to pay tax again?

Originally Posted by pokernick (Post 24615047)

I just rented a BMW 5 series at LAX for 10 days and the deposit is 1500 dollars. Its a bit of a surprise since this is my 5th time that I rent a car in that category and the deposit has never been more than 200 dollars or so. In Orlando, 2 years ago, I got an E350.