Sixt DTW
May 30, 2015, 4:51 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2015
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVP75K, National EE,Hertz PC,Marriott Platnium,Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3
Sixt DTW
Hi! I have an upcoming PCAR reservation at Sixt DTW. I status matched to platinum. I arrive on a Tuesday around 2:30pm. I am wondering what my choices may be
This will be my first rental with Sixt wanting to try something different.
All help is much appreciated!
This will be my first rental with Sixt wanting to try something different.
All help is much appreciated!
Jun 20, 2015, 11:05 am
#2
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2015
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVP75K, National EE,Hertz PC,Marriott Platnium,Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3
Has anyone been to DTW SIXT? Like I said above I have a PCAR and I am platinum. Just wondering what kinds of cars they have. I don't really want a Cadillac (Unless the new escalade).
Ive read some bad reviews on yelp about this location so im a little nervous.
Thanks!
Ive read some bad reviews on yelp about this location so im a little nervous.
Thanks!
Jul 17, 2015, 11:30 pm
#3
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: LAS/LAX/SNA/DTW
Programs: DL PM, UA AG, WN A, MR Life PL, HH DI, Avis P+, 7*
Posts: 116
I rented from them several weeks ago. It was a quixotic experience. I ended up with a premium car, some Volvo. They wouldn't give me a CLA nor any of the new CTSs in the lot. They wanted to put a $795 security deposit on the car.
Now, this is Detroit, where you if you rent from the airport with local ID, be prepared to put down some big deposit money (guess why?). But...this is ridiculous. I put up with it because it was for one night. Of course, they had these brand new Apple laptops (or were they Samsung?) in the back for the customers to use-none of them were secured.
Used to rent from them in Germany all the time, they're great there. I rented from them at DFW a couple of weeks ago-got a new CLA for $125 2 days net. Try that trick with Hertz or Avis. Security deposit there matched cost of the rental-much more reasonable.
I'm keeping an open mind about them. I'm glad they're here because they will keep pricing honest between Hertz/Dollar, EAN and Avis/Budget. But they obviously have a steep learning curve ahead of them in certain markets.
Now, this is Detroit, where you if you rent from the airport with local ID, be prepared to put down some big deposit money (guess why?). But...this is ridiculous. I put up with it because it was for one night. Of course, they had these brand new Apple laptops (or were they Samsung?) in the back for the customers to use-none of them were secured.
Used to rent from them in Germany all the time, they're great there. I rented from them at DFW a couple of weeks ago-got a new CLA for $125 2 days net. Try that trick with Hertz or Avis. Security deposit there matched cost of the rental-much more reasonable.
I'm keeping an open mind about them. I'm glad they're here because they will keep pricing honest between Hertz/Dollar, EAN and Avis/Budget. But they obviously have a steep learning curve ahead of them in certain markets.
Jul 20, 2015, 11:18 pm
#4
Used to be bulldoggolfer05
Join Date: May 2007
Location: São Paulo, BR/Miami Beach, FL/NYC/DXB
Programs: HGP DMD, HHonors DMD, SPG PLT, MR PLT
Posts: 2,295
The corporate stores all seem to have the same ridiculous security deposit requirements (Atlanta wanted $500 minimum on a $13/day Volvo) while the franchised locations have more modest requirements.
Jul 21, 2015, 1:57 pm
#5
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,214
Huh...I guess my experience wasn't unique then. The people at the DTW Sixt seem to be clueless about the place they work at. I wasn't asked for a deposit, but they don't know what a CLA vis-a-vis C-class is, nor do they know it's actually cheaper than the car they tried to give me (Volvo wagon). They had three on the lot yet either feigned ignorance or were truly ignorant about them until I insisted.
Jul 24, 2015, 9:46 am
#6
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: YTO/DEL/BOM/GAU
Programs: A few airlines, hotel programs and car rentals
Posts: 1,238
If I may chime in, just had a FCAR out of DTW. When I called and said I wanted a pick-up from the Hertz DTW location, the lady was extremely professional and sent the pick-up van within minutes.
She also noted my Sixt Platinum status, and offered me the Platinum upgrade without me even asking. Got a 2015 MB CLA 250 (PCAR). I'd have preferred the A3, but they didn't have that on their lot, and the lady was so nice and apologetic because of that (mind you, the reservation was made about 5 hours before picking up...pretty last minute!).
So, there, some of the nicest agents I have worked with, at Sixt are in DTW! From a PCAR, as a Plat, OP should atleast receive an LCAR. It never hurts to call the location in advance and request the Plat upgrade (and also inform them of the pick-up time from DTW)! Safe Travels!
She also noted my Sixt Platinum status, and offered me the Platinum upgrade without me even asking. Got a 2015 MB CLA 250 (PCAR). I'd have preferred the A3, but they didn't have that on their lot, and the lady was so nice and apologetic because of that (mind you, the reservation was made about 5 hours before picking up...pretty last minute!).
So, there, some of the nicest agents I have worked with, at Sixt are in DTW! From a PCAR, as a Plat, OP should atleast receive an LCAR. It never hurts to call the location in advance and request the Plat upgrade (and also inform them of the pick-up time from DTW)! Safe Travels!