need to rent a Chevy Suburban or an equivalant

vb26 · 12-08-2008, 04:10 PM

Hey guys, does anyone know where I can rent a Chevy Suburban or Expedition XL, Yukon XL within NY, NJ, or PA? I already called Hertz, Alamo, etc,,, nothing. need this for Dec 17th - 21st.

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Benz Devil · 12-08-2008, 04:11 PM

Enterprise?

vb26 · 12-08-2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benz Devil

Enterprise?

those guys are terrible. they consider a Jeep Commander same as Chevy Suburban, or an Excursion just because it has three rows of seating.

and none had a suburban in their fleet.

1985mb · 12-08-2008, 04:25 PM

Do you need the cargo capacity or 8-9 passenger capability?

If the usual suspects like Enterprise and Budget don't have what you're looking for, try Prestige in the city.

vb26 · 12-08-2008, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985mb

Do you need the cargo capacity or 8-9 passenger capability?

If the usual suspects like Enterprise and Budget don't have what you're looking for, try Prestige in the city.

I need cargo and room for 5. Basically 5 guys going to Killington for a little snow boarding/skiing trip. We want to stay away from vans, and figured a suburban or an expedition XL would be perfect. can fit the gear and yet still have a little "car respect" on the 6hr road trip.

LRM1 · 12-08-2008, 05:10 PM

Hertz and Avis both usually rent Suburbans, but I've never tried in this area. Just BE CAREFUL and print everything. I recently purposely rented a "Ford Expedition or Similar" in Orlando, got their and they tried to tell me the Explorer (with 2 rows) was the same. Pulled out the printed sheet with the confirmation and photo of an expedition and they ended up giving me a Tahoe.

You could also try a Chevy dealer. I haven't done this in a while, but some dealerships do rent their own cars and I have rented a Suburban from a Chevy dealer.

Nola · 12-08-2008, 05:14 PM

Also consider a roof box. You can be very comfortable in a smaller car and fit all your gear up there. Ideal for ski trips.

Mister Brenton · 12-08-2008, 05:15 PM

I asked Enterprise about an SUV for a quick half-day trip around July 4th. They wanted over $100 per day for that Jeep and then they told me I had to pay for 3 days because they were going to be closed for the holiday. Riiight.

S55inPA · 12-08-2008, 06:41 PM

i've seen large SUV's at my local airport that were for rent from
the major auto rental companies. the airport is wilkes barre/scranton.
i think the abbreviation is AVP.

hkmb · 12-08-2008, 11:04 PM

In Britain, a lot of GM and Ford dealers offer rentals as well. Do they do that in America? It could be a way to ensure that you get the model you want.

vb26 · 12-09-2008, 01:37 PM

thanks for all suggestions especially the one calling dealer directly, I found McAfferty Ford dealer who has their own rental unit. Looks like we'll be in an Expedition XL.

12-08-2008, 04:25 PM	#4
1985mb MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 1,988 Drives: Zipcar	Do you need the cargo capacity or 8-9 passenger capability? If the usual suspects like Enterprise and Budget don't have what you're looking for, try Prestige in the city. __________________

12-08-2008, 05:10 PM	#6
LRM1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Reality Posts: 160 Drives: 2008 E350 4 Matic	Hertz and Avis both usually rent Suburbans, but I've never tried in this area. Just BE CAREFUL and print everything. I recently purposely rented a "Ford Expedition or Similar" in Orlando, got their and they tried to tell me the Explorer (with 2 rows) was the same. Pulled out the printed sheet with the confirmation and photo of an expedition and they ended up giving me a Tahoe. You could also try a Chevy dealer. I haven't done this in a while, but some dealerships do rent their own cars and I have rented a Suburban from a Chevy dealer. __________________ The gene pool could use a little chlorine. Hypocrisy can afford to be magnificent in its promises; for never intending to go beyond promises; it costs nothing. -Edmund Burke

12-08-2008, 05:14 PM	#7
Nola MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amsterdam, NL Posts: 5,836 Drives: I don't have a car!	Also consider a roof box. You can be very comfortable in a smaller car and fit all your gear up there. Ideal for ski trips. __________________ Ik geloof

12-08-2008, 05:15 PM	#8
Mister Brenton Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: A van, down by the river. Posts: 7,897 Drives: Said van	I asked Enterprise about an SUV for a quick half-day trip around July 4th. They wanted over $100 per day for that Jeep and then they told me I had to pay for 3 days because they were going to be closed for the holiday. Riiight. __________________ "I read somewhere that 77 per cent of all the mentally ill live in poverty. Actually, I'm more intrigued by the 23 per cent who are apparently doing quite well for themselves." Jerry Garcia

12-08-2008, 06:41 PM	#9
S55inPA Super Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wilkes Barre Pa. Posts: 915 Drives: Fiscal Neo Con Express	i've seen large SUV's at my local airport that were for rent from the major auto rental companies. the airport is wilkes barre/scranton. i think the abbreviation is AVP. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- "Liberalism is a mental disorder" "America has shown arrogance and been dismissive, even derisive." President Barak Obama "The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant: It's just that they know so much that isn't so." - Ronald Reagan ---------------------------------------------------

12-08-2008, 04:11 PM	#2
Benz Devil Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 182 Drives: W202 C230	Enterprise?

12-08-2008, 11:04 PM	#10
hkmb Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sydney (and sometimes Shanghai) Posts: 110 Drives: Stokke Xplory	In Britain, a lot of GM and Ford dealers offer rentals as well. Do they do that in America? It could be a way to ensure that you get the model you want.

12-09-2008, 01:37 PM	#11
vb26 Super Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Manhattan Posts: 703 Drives: CLS 55	thanks for all suggestions especially the one calling dealer directly, I found McAfferty Ford dealer who has their own rental unit. Looks like we'll be in an Expedition XL.

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