Anybody use EA lately?

[BigDaddy1]

if so, what was available and what did you take?? :bounce:

[Luv2Roam]

A month ago for a few days.
We rented an intermediate and took the first car we came across.
It was a Misubishi (sp) with less than 4,000 miles.
But can't really say what was available.
We dropped it off at the Car Center outside of MK.

[lampy]

Thanks. Anybody else? Wondering same thing.

[dtuleya]

Come on all your EA members.....I was wondering the same thing too!

[DebbieB]

It wasn't exactly recent, but when I was there the first week of December, the aisle only had intermediates (Grand Am, Alero) and some cars I thought were even smaller. I had booked full size (same price as intermediate), so I went over to that aisle and they had about 15 or 20 full size, mostly Malibu's. I got an Olds Intrigue.

[lampy]

Thanks DebbieB

Did you ask a National rep first? or did you just walk over by yourself to get the full size car?

I booked the full size too and will be travelling next month.

[CarolA]

I picked up a car Friday 2/8. They had the Mitushibi Spiders, Grand Ams and the other Mitusbishi and Grand Prixs. I noticed about the same on my return on Sunday with the addition of a truck. I took the spider, it had 6,000 miles on it and was clean.

[DebbieB]

My reservation said "full size OR your choice at the Emerald Aisle". So I just went over to the full size aisle and it was not a problem. I didn't ask permission since my reservation said full size. That was the first time out of 4 EA reservations that there was not a full size car on the Emerald Aisle. My previous trips I got a nice full size on the EA with low miles (one was a Camry with 200 miles). This time it was hard to find a low mileage car in the full size aisle. The Intrigue had about 9,000, alot had 20,000-25,000.

The full size aisle was right next to the EA (on B terminal side).

[lampy]

Thanks DebbieB

I didn't think to look at the odometers before picking a car. We usually just look at the color...

[JulesMom]

We got a Montana on December 21.

[josierac]

Anyone else feel that Malibus are mid size cars?


Originally posted by DebbieB
It wasn't exactly recent, but when I was there the first week of December, the aisle only had intermediates (Grand Am, Alero) and some cars I thought were even smaller. I had booked full size (same price as intermediate), so I went over to that aisle and they had about 15 or 20 full size, mostly Malibu's. I got an Olds Intrigue.

[CarolA]

You and I may think a Malibu is a full size. Rental car companies don't. The Malibu is a full size car for National.

[DebbieB]

My personal car is a Grand Am and I don't think the Malibu I rented 2 years ago was any bigger. I couldn't complain because on that trip I had reserved a compact (not EA) and had an upgrade coupon to an intermediate. There were no intermediates in the garage, so the attendant pulled the Malibu off the full size aisle.

[Looking Glass]

Bump:rolleyes:

[zurgswife]

Rented March 2 there were quite a few selections on the Aisle we ended up chosing a Suzuki SUV type (the larger one) and it was great cause it had just enough luggage space.

There were quite a few of everything at 12pm that day....

[MouseGirl]

Our family rented two cars on March 4 on the full size aisle and picked a Monte Carlo and a Buick Century. Both were in very good shape with low mileage, and there were lots of other cars to choose from. We just went with what we liked - our 6 and 4-year olds loved the Century so much they wanted us to take it home - LOL! Good experience with quick pick-up and return as well. We'll definitely use National again.

[rpbear]

We got a Chevolet mini-van on 03/07/02 with 6 miles on it. There were several cars and about 4 mini-vans on the Emerald Isle. I didn't pay much attention to the cars when I saw the mini-vans.

[Looking Glass]

Thanks for the replys. I was starting to get worried with all the negative post about EA. Now if I can just get a Caddy when I go...........:rolleyes:

[Gillian]

FWIW, I got a silver mistubishi galant in Tampa's EA. Nothing exciting, but it drove quite nicely :)

[mrsmouse]

i have reserved a standard from the aisle. is there separate aisles for different size cars- OR ONE aisle with all different cars ie. standards, full, mini-vans, etc.?

ALSO, exactly what do you need upon driving away just ressie #, credit card & driver's license, right? do i need to bring a copy of car insurance, too?

thanks, seeing the mouse in 26 days!

[DebbieB]

The aisles are marked by signs on the poles. On the B side, Emerald Aisle is first, then full size, then the other sizes (not sure of the order). If there's nothing you like on the Emerald Aisle rows, then you can go to the size row you reserved (but not any others). You'll need your EC card, license, credit card, the hang tag from the mirror. I always give them a copy of my reservation too. They've never asked for insurance. They will ask if you want to pre-pay for a tank of gas or fill it yourself.

[MacMaam]

Hi, does the aisle have different sizes on it? say I booked a full size, is it possible there might be a SUV or mini-van on the aisle? can you take anything that is on the aisle and then if there is nothing you want, you go to the aisle of what you reserved?

also, does anyone know the location of the EA at tampa ap?I don't remember seeing it on our last trip. But due to priceline ($114.25 including taxes r/t from Hartford) we usually end up flying into tampa.

TIA for any help (Lords knows I need it)

15 days and counting......

[robinb]

I might be able to help you. Tampa does have an EA, but only on one side. We flew in on Northwest and the EA was on the OTHER SIDE. Red/Blue ... I don't remember which :(. Also, there was no sign saying where EA was and I had to ask an employee who directed me up the elevator, over to the other side of the airport, and down another elevator. So ... if you pick up your bags on the Northwest side, you'll have to go to the other side to get your car.

Once I got to the EA (with my DD in tow), I had my choice of Intermediates and Full Sizes only.

[Gillian]

The Tampa EA was also NOT on the Delta side of the airport. Sorry, I can't remember the color either!