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#424 of 736 Re: Altimas and outliers [fintail] by fezo

May 30, 2012 (3:08 pm)

Replying to: fintail (May 16, 2012 6:43 pm)
I was just comparing the standard Sixt rate to the discount Hertz rate for a theoretical November trip to Orlando. Immediately realized I gotta find where the Sixt counter is!
 
If they even allow me to travel at that point I might well just drive down. That gives me a convertible there for nothing!

#425 of 736 Re: Altimas and outliers [fezo] by fintail

May 30, 2012 (7:24 pm)

Replying to: fezo (May 30, 2012 3:08 pm)
Sixt seems to use some kind of weird algorithm to determine prices - they sometimes are huge on either the cheap or expensive side. I've noticed for rentals in the next few weeks in Miami, you can get an economy car for under $6/day, and a full size car for under $8/day, which is insane to me. Now and then their luxury vehicles can be cheap too. The prices fluctuate a lot, sometimes in a week or two they have decreased or doubled.
 
Sixt is offsite in Orlando, they provide a shuttle. They seem to only be in-terminal in Miami and at the rental car center in Atlanta. I've rented from them several times in Europe, where they are well regarded for both price and a nice fleet.

#426 of 736 Re: Altimas and outliers [fintail] by fezo

May 30, 2012 (7:20 pm)

Replying to: fintail (May 30, 2012 7:24 pm)
I can live with a shuttle. Have done that before (and back then got screwed in the process). I like that the Sixt site will price the whole thing, including all of the "let's soak the tourist" fees.

#427 of 736 Re: Altimas and outliers [fezo] by fintail

May 30, 2012 (8:14 pm)

Replying to: fezo (May 30, 2012 7:20 pm)
Yeah it's nice to have taxes and gouge fees reflected in the initial price. As it is a German company, they are doing it the European way, where the total price for anything is almost always given first. Their site has been lifted directly from the German site, in some places German terms have accidentally been retained. I don't think they are up to speed 100% in the US yet, and are offering cheap prices to gain a following.

#430 of 736 . by fintail

Jun 10, 2012 (5:23 pm)

I'm in Florida now, and with my "luxury" rental from Sixt FLL", I landed this:
 

 
Normal relatively modest spec E350. I am sure the seats are tex, but it still has some niceties - nav, active Sirius, rear shade, rear camera, etc. I got my rental when prices were low for some reason, got this for like $44/day after taxes and fees, pretty cool.
 
On the lot were a few Cs, an ML, and a couple new 5.0 Mustang convertibles in amongst the normals.

#431 of 736 Re: . [fintail] by steve_ HOST

Jun 10, 2012 (8:24 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Jun 10, 2012 5:23 pm)
Good Florida color too. And if you have the right sunglasses, it'll look a bit limey or lemony as well. Very tropical.

#432 of 736 Re: . [fintail] by lemko

Jun 12, 2012 (7:03 am)

Replying to: fintail (Jun 10, 2012 5:23 pm)
Super cool rental! Beats a Camcord, Sonata, or Malibu any day! I've got to remember that company if I ever go to Florida!

#433 of 736 Re: . [steve_] by berri

Jun 12, 2012 (11:55 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Jun 10, 2012 8:24 pm)
Yeah, I can see the Fin now - plaid sansabelt slacks, golf shirt and white bucks. Just hope he noted any dings, etc. in case this outfit makes its money on the backside of the rental. Otherwise, I think he made out big time and ought to catch a flight straight out of MIA to Vegas on return.

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