Alamo 'Full Size' Car examples? - The DIS Discussion Forums

tinkerbell181 · 12-04-2012, 12:08 PM

Hi! Just rented a full size from alamo for next week. We are going to be 4 adults and one toddler. Anyways, we went with the full size as the SUV's and up were such a jump in cost.
I am just wondering what types of vehicles people have been getting recently in the full-size option. I have read Impala, any others? And this will be our first time renting at MCO, and I am seeing people mention that they got to pick from an 'aisle' of cars. How many cars does this usually encompass - 3? 20? I am worried that if there are lots too choose from it might take my husband forever and ever to choose and he will think it is the greatest thing in the world.
So excited, our trip is just around the corner

sisaaliyah · 12-04-2012, 12:27 PM

Yep there's a full size aisle to choose from, probably 20 give or take. We were there Thanksgiving, and ended up with a Nissan Altima. There was one mini van in the aisle, but someone else had just taken it. The manager commented to my DH that they usually don't have mini vans in the full size aisle. We saw someone leaving a VW jetta too from the full size aisle. My other pick in the aisle was the Mazda 6.

mrebuck · 12-04-2012, 12:55 PM

We rented a full size from Alamo a week ago - we chose a VW Passat. Loved the car!

Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina · 12-04-2012, 06:32 PM

Almost all were Impalas (of various colours) when we rented from Alamo in August. I honestly can't remember what the select few other options were....I was still hunched over my barf bag at that point

....but I know my husband was making a joke about the fact that we had black, white or gold to pick from (as opposed to a selection of different car types).

We liked the roominess of the Impala, though. Good for transporting all our luggage

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Cinderumbrella · 12-05-2012, 09:12 AM

Last time we rented from Alamo there were a few minivans plus 1 Ford Edge in the full size row. We grabbed the Edge. We always arrive at MCO early (usually between 9-10 am). I certainly wouldn't count on bigger cars being there but it does happen.

BigTigger · 12-06-2012, 09:56 PM

Impala's, Altima's, Passat's, and one lone Jetta Wagon were in fullsize this past week. They just got a whole bunch of brand new Passat's at Alamo/National/Enterprise at MCO. I'd say you have a 50/50 between a Passat and an Impala. The Passat can easily handle 5 bigger people and their luggage.

SmallWorld71 · 12-06-2012, 10:39 PM

When I rented one from the Ft. Myers, FL airport Alamo in the spring, almost all the cars in the full size row were Chevy Impalas.

jessic2422 · 12-06-2012, 10:56 PM

Do you think a full size would accommodate 3 large suitcases, 3 adults, 1 toddler in a car seat and a city mini stroller?

M&MGirl1 · 12-07-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jessic2422

Do you think a full size would accommodate 3 large suitcases, 3 adults, 1 toddler in a car seat and a city mini stroller?

EVERY time I have rented a full size from Alamo at MCO we've gotten a Chevy Impala. They have HUGE trunks. We fit 2 huge suitcases, 2 carry on size bags in the trunk and there was loads of room to spare. You should easily be able to get the suitcases and stroller in the trunk, and there's loads of room in the back seat, so the adult in back shouldn't be squished at all.

NJRRK · 12-07-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jessic2422

Do you think a full size would accommodate 3 large suitcases, 3 adults, 1 toddler in a car seat and a city mini stroller?

I own a Pontiac Grand Prix it's the same size as an Impala and what you suggest will be no problem.

rlduvall · 12-10-2012, 12:43 PM

When I arrived in Orlando on December 1st around noon, the majority of full size vehicles were Nissan Altimas. A little boring, but efficient and the trunk was huge.

SmallWorld71 · 12-10-2012, 02:20 PM

I agree that you should be fine with full sized. In the back of the Impala we had 3 medium sized suitcases and a huge cooler and there was still plenty of room in there for more stuff.

Muhlenberg · 12-10-2012, 02:34 PM

We picked up an Impala on the 8th. They had LOTS of minivans....and were practically BEGGING people to take a minivan! Nope...not for us (old folks).

OrangeCountyCommuter · 12-10-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mrebuck

We rented a full size from Alamo a week ago - we chose a VW Passat. Loved the car!

That's an upgrade. So it may be there, but may not.

National/Alamo tend to have the following as "full size"

1. Malibu.. (LOTS OF THESE)
2. Impala (good amount of these)
3. Corrolla (yes folks LOL!)
4. JW Jettas

NC State · 12-10-2012, 05:36 PM

We rented a full size car in Sept '11, we got an Kia SUV.

12-04-2012, 12:08 PM	#1
tinkerbell181 Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 61	Alamo 'Full Size' Car examples? Hi! Just rented a full size from alamo for next week. We are going to be 4 adults and one toddler. Anyways, we went with the full size as the SUV's and up were such a jump in cost. I am just wondering what types of vehicles people have been getting recently in the full-size option. I have read Impala, any others? And this will be our first time renting at MCO, and I am seeing people mention that they got to pick from an 'aisle' of cars. How many cars does this usually encompass - 3? 20? I am worried that if there are lots too choose from it might take my husband forever and ever to choose and he will think it is the greatest thing in the world. So excited, our trip is just around the corner __________________ Me DH DD

12-04-2012, 12:27 PM	#2
sisaaliyah It's time for DD's 1st visit! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 259	Yep there's a full size aisle to choose from, probably 20 give or take. We were there Thanksgiving, and ended up with a Nissan Altima. There was one mini van in the aisle, but someone else had just taken it. The manager commented to my DH that they usually don't have mini vans in the full size aisle. We saw someone leaving a VW jetta too from the full size aisle. My other pick in the aisle was the Mazda 6. __________________ (me) (DH) (DS7) (DD1) (furbaby) Jun 1999 off-site ○ Apr 2008 CSR ○ Nov 2009 BWV ○ Mar 2011 OKW ○ Nov 2012 BLT ○ Jun 2013 BCV ○ Oct 2013 SSR

12-04-2012, 06:32 PM	#4
Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canada, Eh! Posts: 3,132	Almost all were Impalas (of various colours) when we rented from Alamo in August. I honestly can't remember what the select few other options were....I was still hunched over my barf bag at that point ....but I know my husband was making a joke about the fact that we had black, white or gold to pick from (as opposed to a selection of different car types). We liked the roominess of the Impala, though. Good for transporting all our luggage . __________________ (Gina) (Steve) (Jake -17) Jan. 2009....onsite at POR: all 4 Disney Parks Jan. 2012....offsite on I-Drive: Universal Studios, IOA, SeaWorld, & Discovery Cove Aug. 2012...Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa: Aquatica, Discovery Cove, and more Christmas Week 2012...onsite at SW! SeaWorld, Aquatica, Gatorland, airboats, & holiday fun Follow My Christmas 2012 Trip Report! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3041415

12-05-2012, 09:12 AM	#5
Cinderumbrella Wench Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hawkeytown Posts: 9,935	Last time we rented from Alamo there were a few minivans plus 1 Ford Edge in the full size row. We grabbed the Edge. We always arrive at MCO early (usually between 9-10 am). I certainly wouldn't count on bigger cars being there but it does happen. __________________ Next Trip: POR~Royal Room & Yacht Club ~June 5-19, 2013 ~ Our 5th Annual Birthday Trip Previous Trips: Pop Century August 2012~ Yacht Club Regatta Club June 2012~ Beach Club Stone Harbor Club November 2011~Yacht Club Regatta Club June 2011~ Boardwalk Innkeepers Club November 2010~The Contemporary September 2010~The Contemporary June 2010~ Grand Floridian RPC December 2009~The Contemporary June 2009~ Grand Floridian December 2008~ Pop Century May 2008~Grand Floridian August 2007~Animal Kingdom Lodge December 2006~ Port Orleans Riverside October 2005~ Beach Club February 2000~Grand Floridian August 1997

12-06-2012, 10:39 PM	#7
SmallWorld71 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eastern Massachusetts Posts: 4,333	When I rented one from the Ft. Myers, FL airport Alamo in the spring, almost all the cars in the full size row were Chevy Impalas. __________________ me DH DS17 DS14 DD10 Zeke Coco

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12-04-2012, 12:55 PM	#3
mrebuck Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 409	We rented a full size from Alamo a week ago - we chose a VW Passat. Loved the car!

12-06-2012, 09:56 PM	#6
BigTigger DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Marlborough, MA Posts: 700	Impala's, Altima's, Passat's, and one lone Jetta Wagon were in fullsize this past week. They just got a whole bunch of brand new Passat's at Alamo/National/Enterprise at MCO. I'd say you have a 50/50 between a Passat and an Impala. The Passat can easily handle 5 bigger people and their luggage.

12-06-2012, 10:56 PM	#8
jessic2422 Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 44	Do you think a full size would accommodate 3 large suitcases, 3 adults, 1 toddler in a car seat and a city mini stroller?

12-10-2012, 12:43 PM	#11
rlduvall I just sit there and think "Oh, pretty colors." Now maybe some-one will pick me first for dodgeball Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,136	When I arrived in Orlando on December 1st around noon, the majority of full size vehicles were Nissan Altimas. A little boring, but efficient and the trunk was huge. __________________

12-10-2012, 02:20 PM	#12
SmallWorld71 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eastern Massachusetts Posts: 4,333	I agree that you should be fine with full sized. In the back of the Impala we had 3 medium sized suitcases and a huge cooler and there was still plenty of room in there for more stuff. __________________ me DH DS17 DS14 DD10 Zeke Coco

12-10-2012, 02:34 PM	#13
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12-10-2012, 05:36 PM	#15
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