Cars at DEN
Sep 21, 2008, 7:34 am
#16
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Texas
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 106
Flew into DEN yesterday, Saturday 9/20. Got to National around 3pm. Slim pickings in the EA/ES area. Probably only about 5 vehicles total in ES area. We grabbed an Infiniti M35 sitting by itself on the 1st row. Other vehicles I noticed were a Buick Enclave (my 2nd choice) and a couple of large SUV's (perhaps 4-runners, I didn't look closely).
We were just happy to get the Infiniti, although it has a noticeable odor of smoke
combined with that wonderful spray they then use to try to mask the scent of smoke. The scent has dissipated a bit, so overall it's a great ride.
We were just happy to get the Infiniti, although it has a noticeable odor of smoke
combined with that wonderful spray they then use to try to mask the scent of smoke. The scent has dissipated a bit, so overall it's a great ride.
Sep 21, 2008, 9:44 am
#17
Join Date: May 2007
Programs: National Elite. that is all...
Posts: 238
Flew into DEN yesterday, Saturday 9/20. Got to National around 3pm. Slim pickings in the EA/ES area. Probably only about 5 vehicles total in ES area. We grabbed an Infiniti M35 sitting by itself on the 1st row. Other vehicles I noticed were a Buick Enclave (my 2nd choice) and a couple of large SUV's (perhaps 4-runners, I didn't look closely).
http://flyertalk.com/confused.gif
We were just happy to get the Infiniti, although it has a noticeable odor of smoke combined with that wonderful spray they then use to try to mask the scent of smoke. The scent has dissipated a bit, so overall it's a great ride.
http://flyertalk.com/confused.gif
We were just happy to get the Infiniti, although it has a noticeable odor of smoke
combined with that wonderful spray they then use to try to mask the scent of smoke. The scent has dissipated a bit, so overall it's a great ride.
Sep 21, 2008, 10:32 am
#18
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
Flew into DEN yesterday, Saturday 9/20. Got to National around 3pm. Slim pickings in the EA/ES area. Probably only about 5 vehicles total in ES area. We grabbed an Infiniti M35 sitting by itself on the 1st row. Other vehicles I noticed were a Buick Enclave (my 2nd choice) and a couple of large SUV's (perhaps 4-runners, I didn't look closely).
We were just happy to get the Infiniti, although it has a noticeable odor of smoke combined with that wonderful spray they then use to try to mask the scent of smoke. The scent has dissipated a bit, so overall it's a great ride.
We were just happy to get the Infiniti, although it has a noticeable odor of smoke
combined with that wonderful spray they then use to try to mask the scent of smoke. The scent has dissipated a bit, so overall it's a great ride.
Nov 24, 2008, 2:07 pm
#20
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Programs: DL PLT, WN A-List Preferred, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, National Exec Elite
Posts: 60
I was just in Denver last week. My last couple of trips there the Exec. Selection was mostly Suburbans. Last week however, it seemed like they switched to Expeditions. The ES was full of brand new Expedition ELs (extended length). There were also a couple of Chrysler minivans spread through out too.
The Expedition I picked up had 2 miles on it. IMO, it wasn't as nice as the Suburbans. With the Suburban i always had XM, leather, and rear backup sensors. The Expedition had cloth, no sat radio, and no backup sensors (a challenge trying to manuever in the city parking garages).
The Expedition I picked up had 2 miles on it. IMO, it wasn't as nice as the Suburbans. With the Suburban i always had XM, leather, and rear backup sensors. The Expedition had cloth, no sat radio, and no backup sensors (a challenge trying to manuever in the city parking garages).
Nov 26, 2008, 11:07 pm
#21
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: The road less traveled
Programs: UA Gold MM, AA EXP, Delta Platinum, Marriott Titanium, HHonors Diamond, Natl EE, Hertz Platinum
Posts: 5,118
Picked up a car from Denver this week. The Executive Aisle was full ... no Infinitis, a few mid-size SUVs, Nissan coupes, Toyota Avalons, Volvo station wagons and one Volvo S60. I took the latter, even though it had over 17k miles on it.
Jan 26, 2009, 7:58 am
#27
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Florence, SC
Programs: Choice Privileges Diamond, Hertz #1 Gold, National EA, Avis First, HHonors Silver, Delta Skymiles
Posts: 121
I'll be in DEN on 2/10, but am just an EA. Will report on what I see in the ES aisle if it will help. Am I correct in that if I don't see anything I like in EA, I can walk over to the regular midsize aisle?
Last edited by VolFanDave; Jan 26, 2009 at 8:03 am Reason: Clarified a sentence.
Jan 26, 2009, 8:48 am
#28
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: CVG
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That shouldn't be a problem since its a Midsize reservation - some overzealous attendants may stop you though.
Jan 30, 2009, 10:25 am
#29
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Programs: DL PLT, WN A-List Preferred, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, National Exec Elite
Posts: 60
I was back in Denver the week of 12/15 (a little late I know), and the ES had a bunch of Chargers and Mazda 6s.
My experience with Denver this time of year is that they take all (most) of the 4WD SUVs off the aisles since they can rent them to vacationing skiers headed to the mountain. They usually put in front wheel drive cars.
I'm heading back next week, and will report back.
My experience with Denver this time of year is that they take all (most) of the 4WD SUVs off the aisles since they can rent them to vacationing skiers headed to the mountain. They usually put in front wheel drive cars.
I'm heading back next week, and will report back.
Feb 10, 2009, 7:00 pm
#30
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Florence, SC
Programs: Choice Privileges Diamond, Hertz #1 Gold, National EA, Avis First, HHonors Silver, Delta Skymiles
Posts: 121
Arrived in DEN-seemed to me there was no rhyme nor reason as to which vehicles were where. In the ES were several Expeditions, at least one Suburban, a couple of Chargers, a Malibu, and more than a few Toyota Tundra pickups. Among my EA choices were a couple of Impalas, a G6(with XM), a Trailblazer, a Galant, a Fusion, a Saturn Vue, a Kia Sportage and a GMC Envoy, which I chose over the Trailblazer due to the Envoy having leather seats.