LAX Compact $16 12/2-15

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This bid is a great example why one should always bid on an Economy or Compact and then haggle for an upgrade at the counter. National features pick-your-own-car from sections of the parking lot marked "Economy," "Compact," etc., and typically offers low-cost upgrades from PL reservations. I walked the parking lot before going inside and discovered a Buick Rendevous (one of my favorites, normally SUV class) parked smack dab under the "Compact" sign. I asked the counterperson if I could have it, and he said, as long as it is in the Compact section you can have it. So to my great surprise it only had 3000 miles on it, and I did get it!