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#601 of 864 Re: upgrades [steve_] by fintail

Feb 13, 2013 (7:40 pm)

Replying to: Stever@Edmunds (Feb 13, 2013 6:51 pm)
Fun thing, renting highline cars has been normal in Europe for eons.
 
I'd also like details on the SEA Sixt having highlines - not on the site. I sent a message to a corporate spokesperson who said he would look into it, hasn't replied. But the company has had highlines elsewhere in the US for some time, at rates much less than the pricey Hertz Prestige Collection. I rented an A6 from Hertz in Vegas back in 07 - cost around $80/day, which I thought was a good deal.
 
$130/day for a Malibu? I've got a bridge to sell that person.

#602 of 864 picked up my $17.57 rental by kyfdx@Edmunds HOST

Feb 16, 2013 (2:01 pm)

Picked lowest level car, but got free upgrade to the Emerald Aisle. Chose a new KIA Optima. Not a bad car. About 31 mpg on way down here to Louisville, today. (75-80 mph).

#603 of 864 Re: picked up my $17.57 rental [kyfdx] by fintail

Feb 16, 2013 (7:28 pm)

Replying to: kyfdx@Edmunds (Feb 16, 2013 2:01 pm)
Nice price for a standard/fullsize car. How many miles were on it?

#604 of 864 Re: picked up my $17.57 rental [fintail] by kyfdx@Edmunds HOST

Feb 16, 2013 (10:13 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Feb 16, 2013 7:28 pm)
9XXX miles..

#605 of 864 . by fintail

Feb 17, 2013 (9:40 pm)

The MB dealer where I just bought a car uses an Enterprise fleet for loaners. All C-class and GLK. I saw about 10 of them hanging around the shop area today.

#606 of 864 Re: picked up my $17.57 rental [kyfdx] by fintail

Feb 17, 2013 (9:41 pm)

Replying to: kyfdx@Edmunds (Feb 16, 2013 10:13 pm)
Nice, and great price.
 
I am thinking next time I rent, I might just do it standard to sample a Fusion or Optima etc.

#607 of 864 Re: upgrades [fintail] by jpp5862

Feb 18, 2013 (12:49 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Feb 13, 2013 7:40 pm)
We're doing a New England trip around Memorial Day, I wish Sixt had a location in Boston as we got cheap flights and hotels are free thanks to points so I'd gladly pay a little more for a nice car. Right now the car is free too but may see what they can upgrade to if National has anything interesting when we get there.

#608 of 864 Re: upgrades [jpp5862] by fintail

Feb 18, 2013 (4:03 pm)

Replying to: jpp5862 (Feb 18, 2013 12:49 pm)
Free is worth it. I participated in an online survey program and now have like 2500 Hertz points, which I think is about enough for a free week. Eventually I will use it, even though it has been many years since I have used the company.
 
National and Alamo both allow you to choose cars - I think a couple others do now, too. I think Sixt is at MIA and area, FLL, MCO, ATL, PHX, SEA, for the US. They are trying to expand, but it takes time and money.

#609 of 864 Re: upgrades [fintail] by jpp5862

Feb 18, 2013 (7:21 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Feb 18, 2013 4:03 pm)
Free is definitely worth it, but since the overall trip is cheap I wouldn't mind splurging if it meant something like your deal in FLL last year. I consistently rent from National and am part of the Executive Elite, which is nice and I definitely like being able to choose the car but it is rare you get a "premium" car even at their top loyalty tier. It's still a nice upgrade but you don't get any of the real fun stuff.
 
I rented from hertz from years but never really liked them. Even when I had status with them I was still relegated to a base corolla way too often and they considered a Taurus wagon a nice upgrade. So while National may not put premium cars in the emerald lane at least I can choose if I want a Prius, a Legacy, an Avalon or an Escape. I even got a Chevy Silverado a couple of weeks ago. It was absolutely horrible, but at least it was fun getting to pick.

#610 of 864 Re: upgrades [jpp5862] by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Feb 18, 2013 (7:50 pm)

Replying to: jpp5862 (Feb 18, 2013 7:21 pm)
My sister just got a fly/drive reserved for April back to England. The rental will be through Hertz, which she's not happy about after a lousy experience with them a few years ago. But the price was okay.
 
She was excited about the car though - said even though she went cheap, they said she'd get a MINI. I popped her balloon when I told her they probably meant a subcompact.

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