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Re:New LAX car rental company offers only Audi A4s – and no ... by plg on Sunday October 13, 2013 @11:02AM (#6542800)
Sure you can choose your category. There's just no relying on it coming true when you arrive at the counter.

them-> "Here are the keys to your Dodge Durango"

you-> "no, actually I reserved a 4-door sedan"

them-> "I know sir but we don't have any left"

you-> "huh? I reserved one. what does a reservation mean?"

them-> "it's subject to availability sir"

In other words, (like many restaurants, like many airlines, hotels, etc), you can "reserve" anything you like, it doesn't mean it has been set aside for you.

welcome to the nuthouse

Re:New LAX car rental company offers only Audi A4s – and no ... by idiot900 on Sunday October 13, 2013 @11:11AM (#6542838)
You didn't reserve a car, you reserved a rate along with a minimum standard of car, for some ordering of cars as determined by the company.