jujube

Thanks but just noticed that the page which we send our personal info was not encrypted

jordyn

That's true, but the data is actually submitted to a secure (encrypted) URL, so the only information that is sent without encryption is your Mileage Plus number from the first screen to the second screen.

mogulskiir

I tried to sign up a few times yesterday and it said site not responding or something like that, worked fine today however.

Thanks for the link ^

SmilingBoy

Yes, happens sometimes. Usually for the weekend, my Platinum rate is better than the internet rate.

SmilingBoy.

vsevolod4

The submission is encrypted, so why is this an issue?

PS, OP, thanks for the heads-up. I've signed up and look forward to giving Sixt a whirl. I have elite status on Hertz, Avis, Budget, National, so not anticipating something earth-shattering, but there are a lot of 6t locations throughout Europe.

nmenaker

technically, it has only been mentioned 3-4 times in the past six months, so yes, it is not a daily event.

As for the status, it means almost nothing. The discount, applies to the rack rate, or whatever the term is in the car rental world. If you sign in and put in your sixt number, and try to book a car, it will be between 25 and 100% MORE EXPENSIVE than just going to the site and having it show you the rates. Now, I have only done this for car in Germany and Switzerland, so I cannot say for certain for rentals on Tenarife.

As for the kiosks, they are nice, but when I arrive i ALWAYS do better walking up to the counter and asking "what can you do for me car wise" It does help to speak german, but not necessarilly. #1 1K GF has a differant viewpoint as to why we always walk away with a 545 td, or E350 td, when all I have rented is either a golf or a bmw 3 series. Last february, I had a 180 euro week, that I upgraded for 20 euro a day to a new S350, that was the best deal ever. Too bad there was snow at times, but we managed to peak out at about 165 on the route from STR to MUC. That last stretch is just a candy store, no question about it.

When I tried to book with my 1K Sixt card, I got rates that were 330 euro a week, for the same crappy golf.

So, YMMV, but just try it on the website, make sure you use two browsers, since they cache a bunch of cookies. The only thing I am not sure about is what value showing my Platinum card at the desk, in a caste system society. I might have gotten the S class for free, but I doubt it. I might have gotten a kiss on the cheek or something, or some coupon for a free beer, but saving 120 euro a week was more worth it at the time.

So iluvtofly, didn't see your post with nearly the same.

heffa

Thank you very much jason8612! I was planning to book a car for this summer out of FRA.

Would I get a better Platinum rate if I register me with a German address instead of my US one?

jason8612

Dunno,
I think they would check your MP address, but I'm not too sure.

mahasamatman

I'm in no hurry, but how long does it generally take to get the card, anyway?

nmenaker

takes about 2-4 weeks, but they send you your number via email in about 72 hours.

jason8612

you can log in online with your cc on file

goalie

i rec'd the following e-mail this morning....
=====
RE: Platinum Express Card Application <my sixt number here>

Dear goalie,

Thank you for requesting a Platinum Card. I can confirm that your request
has been processed today. Your new card will be with you within 15 working
days.

However, it is possible to make a reservation prior to receiving your new
card. The Express Card number is shown in the subject field of this e-mail
and may be used to log onto the website or at time of reservation if
booking by telephone. Please note that you must use the credit card you
have associated to the Express Card as per your application.

It is also possible to link a corporate rate to your Express Card if you
are an employee of a company that has a corporate account with us. This
would enable you to receive your company’s preferential rates for both
business and private hires.

In order for us to attach a corporate rate we require that you fax your
company headed paper to 01246 55 44 54 with an instruction to attach the
corporate rate.

To advise of any changes to your details please e-mail
[email protected].

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions.

Kind regards,


Jennifer Lenthall
Sixt rent a car
Customer Relations
47 Holywell Street
Chesterfield, S41 7SJ
Phone: +44 (0) 1246 506220
Fax: +44 (0) 1246 554454
mailto:[email protected]
- - - - - - - - - -
Your Request from 13.03.2007 Our ID: <their number here>

Type: Sixt Platinum Card - Frequent flyer
Status: new
Card number: <my sixt number here>

<my name and address>

Phone: <my phone #>
E-Mail: <my e-mail>
Birthdate: <my d.o.b.>

Driving licence: <my dl# here>
Issue date: <my d/l issue date here>
Issuing office: California

Company address (Invoice address) <Misc numbers here>

Platinum Frequent flyer details:
Airline program: United Airlines Mileage Plus: Premier Executive 1K
Frequent flyer no: <my mp# here>

jason8612

Yup I got the same email about a week ago.
And they fixed my mistake I made with my name

kevinsac

The only thing that seems to be is that 1K (and, I am guessing SPG Platinum) actually gets you Sixt Platinum status.

For years now, I have been getting the benefits simply by saying that I am 1K. And--it's been on their web site for many years.

goalie

so you're first name is actually jason and not 8612?