I'm flying to LA and decided to rent a Mustang (V6 not GT) and Hertz tells me that Grand Am and Olds Alero are in the same class/category (in case the Mustang is not available). Thought everyone would enjoy the laugh.

 

Maybe they consider the audio and interior mods to be the same.

 

That is pretty funny. I wonder who made that comparison?

 

Altoid, is that you?

Good point though... I'm sure this thread is going to be moving.


...and actually, that is a very strange class comparison. I wonder what the trunk space comparisons are. If you were traveling with more than one other person, the Mustang wouldn't exactly be the friendliest rental - especially if you brought golf clubs.

 

:scratch: :bang:

 

Care to elaborate?

 

Actually seems about right to me. What else would it be compared to as far as rental car classes and prices? It wouldn't fit against the Grand Prix, it has a bigger back seat and trunk then the Mustang. And I wouldn't think it would work in a smaller class like with a Focus. Seems in the right spot to me.

 

they don't know SQUAT

 

At least we are a step about the Toyota Echo.

 

Now that must be the ugliest car every built :scratch:
Except for the Aztec maybe

 

I am sure April (Eleanorsmine) will disagree with the Alero being in that catagory.

 

I went on Hertz's website, the Mustang is in the Specialty Sport category along with the Grand Am and Alero. All of which have a V6 and two doors, can fit two adults and two children, 2 large suitcases and 1 small suitcase. I think you guys are forgetting what a rental car is typically used for. People use it while travelling/vacation and typically the most important thing is how many people can fit in the car and how much luggage fits in the trunk. That's how the classes get broken down.

 

Suggestion: Join Hertz's #1 Club. It'll cost you nothing and get you to the front of the line, actually have an option to reserve a Mustang not just that class. I've rented from them the last 3 times I went to Florida recently and I'm doing so again next week. I've gotten my mustang each time w/o a problem. They may tell you they don't have any but are actually holding out for their #1 Club members.
Give it a shot.

https://www.hertz.com/gaq/vehicleDescriptio...pp=SSAR&count=5

Also what you don't see is the option to pick a Mustang Coupe that you only see as a member.

Here's what you don't see.

Select for Quote
Hyundai Accent or Similar
Economy-Car, Auto Trans-Air Con

Select for Quote
Ford Focus or Similar
Compact-Car, Auto Trans-Air Con

Select for Quote
Mazda 6, Malibu or Similar
Midsize-Car, Auto Trans-Air Con

Select for Quote
Mazda 6
Midsize-Sports Car, Auto Trans-Air Con

Select for Quote
Grand Am, Alero or Similar
Standard-Car, Auto Trans-Air Con

Select for Quote
Ford Mustang <~~~THIS IS WHAT I MEAN. YOU DON'T SEE "SIMILAR"
Standard-Sports Car, Auto Trans-Air Con

Also X-Plan gets you a 15% discount. Just goto the Ford X-Plan website and click on the "Special Offers" link then click the "Financing/Service/Rental" link and go to Hertz from there. Tah Dah, 15% off!

 

ALERO????????