EA vrs Full size question from National..

[mousy_in_canada]

I posted this on another thread but I don't want it to get buried..

Is it better to go intermediate or Full size? I keep hearing of all these good things on the Intermediate.. is the great things on the full size too? or if I see something I like on the EA can I grab it even tho I paid for Full size.. DH REALLY wants a convertable.. what do you think?

Thanks!

 

[Nik's Mom]

I'm so glad you asked. I've been wondering the same thing. Is the trunk size that much different? Does anyone have an answer?
Thanks

 

[dudspizza]

I will say this. I used EA last August and all they had were intermediates on the EA. We started loading up the trunk and found our 4 suit cases and 4 carry ons would not fit. An attendant then dropped off a full size Imapala on the EA and we grabbed that instead. There was plenty of room for our luggage.

The difference between EA and reserving a certain size is that you "may" get lucky on the EA and get an upgrade, but there is no guarantee.

One suggestion some have made is to have two reservations. I beleive national does not have a no show penalty until you get into SUV's and Minivans... I would double check this though.

Good luck.

Duds

 

[NCRedding]

I was concerned last trip because I always do EA, but this time I was using a coupon and wasn't allowed to do EA, plus I had reserved a full-size car. It was as easy as EA, I was just directed to the full size aisle. My options were somewhat limited--mostly gray malibus, but I found one that was red. I miss being able to get a Dodge Intrepid--they had huge trunks.

 

[curlyjbs]

Unfortunetely EA isn't what it used to be No more Lucky finds like converts or suvs - Just plain intermediates.

There really isnt much diff in price between the Int. & full so I always go with the fullsize now. The impalas have HUGE trunks!!!

Curly

 

[dvc guy]

Another vote for the Impala, not the best car in the world but lots of room in the trunk.

 

[Rpsemont]

Personally, I've never seen a convertible on EA and only once saw a mini van, and once saw an SUV. I never thought about doing the two reservations. Probably not a bad idea. I usually just do full size (because I can't be sure Interm. will be big enough). However, with full size, when I have seen something in EA that I like better, I have asked and they have allowed me to take from EA.

 

[CarolA]

I would not do two reservations. It is all to easy for the agent to screw up and charge you the higher rate.

If you think you need a full size there is probably NO way you are going to fit in a convertible. I drive one and there is NO trunk LOL!