rtch92

manohman

Are you talking about Exotic Cars - Enterprise North York at 5150 Yonge Street, North York, ON, CA, M2N6L8? I looked online but they don't have anything really interesting unlike the US which has Aston Martins, Ferraris etc.

Hertz has Cadillac & BMWs as upgrades or you can reserve a Cadillac under the Luxury class for a decent price using coupons.

rtch92

manohman

I've pretty much stopped renting at National. National wants $54 a day for the Emerald Aisle when Hertz wants $55-90 total for 3 day rentals depending on class, time of the month and coupon codes. That's a no-brainer. I am also fed up with seeing 3 rows of gas-guzzler SUVs on the EA that I'll never rent because I simply don't need an SUV for running around town.

Hertz has the Cadillac ATS, XTS and XT5 SUV.

This will be my last year of renting vehicles. I am buying my own vehicle this year.

bocastephen

I can only speak about Hertz in the USA, but compared to National, they seem far worse - old, dirty, ratty cars for top level elites, a no-free-upgrades policy handed down from corporate, and very expensive upgrade fees for cars I can rent off the aisle at many large airport National locations. I just don't see the value proposition with Hertz at all when compared to what I get at National. Now of course if your base rate at Hertz plus the upgrade fee to something really nice is comparable to, or less than the base rent fee at National, then it would make sense to switch.

rtch92

any sightings at YYZ lately?

turbov6

Feb 9 @ 6pm T1 ES - Lots of premium cars in the isle, less SUVs due to all of the snow this weekend
- Chrysler 300S both AWD and RWD
- Dodge Charger SXT RWD (have seen AWD SXT in previous weeks)
- Nissan Maxima SV and SL
- Chevy Impala Premier V6 with Bose audio and wireless phone charging (one with only 46 kms brand new, another with 300kms)
- Ford Flex Limited
- Nissan Pathfinder SV
- Ford Escape Titanium
- Mitsubishi SUV
- Nissan Rogue (seen several brand new over the past few weeks)
- Nissan Murano
- Hyundia SUV, Kia SUV
- Premier selection had a Cadillac CT5, Infinity SUV

In additional T3 had a couple Fusion SE and Escape SE and a Cadillac CTS in Premier selection

briantoronto

Quick note about YYZ. Check that there is registration and insurance papers in the vehicle. Second time in as many months none were in cars I went for.

a310pilot

Can someone explain difference between, Emerald Isle, Executive isle and Premier selection?

I am new to National but will be renting over 60 days in 2018. Out of all the companies at YYZ , National/Alamo looks good to me.

NDDomer86

Emerald Aisle is the standard aisles of cars that are available to any member of National's Loyalty Program (Emerald Club) who book a midsize vehicle. You are guaranteed to receive at least a midsize car, but can choose from any car on the Emerald Aisles which can include full size cars, SUVs of various sizes, and occasionally premium cars.

Executive Aisle is the same concept but available only to those with Executive or Executive Elite Status in National's Emerald Club Loyalty Program. The cars on the Executive Aisle are in theory nicer than those found on the Emerald Aisle and are at the minimum a full-size car (though some locations have put smaller cars on the aisle when inventory is tight). You will often find premium cars, nicer equipped and larger SUVs, and even luxury cars and SUVs on the Executive Aisle.

Premier Selection is whatever the location feels that it can garner an upcharge for that day. Generally these are higher end luxury cars and SUVs (BMW 5/7 Series, Cadillac Escalade, Audi Q7, etc) but can occasionally be lower model cars (BMW 4-series, Mercedes C-Class, etc). These are generally NOT given out as free upgrades but of course status, what you originally booked, time of day, and inventory on hand can change that.

a310pilot

Got it thanks, Appreciate your detailed response. so if I've booked a vehicle from Emerald isle could I let's say pick a vehicle from rest of the lot that aren't parked under any banner? In essence am I limited to what's in that Emerald isle.

Schweden

Saturday National T1

Nearly only SUVs available

ES
- Pick your FCA SUV (Journey, Durango R/T, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler)
- Ford Explorer
- Dodge Grand Caravan
- Subaru Forester?
- Chevy Impala

Premier selection had one QX60 and one QX80

rtch92

Schweden

I didn't even notice it until I looked at the picture I snapped with what appeared to be a silver Forester next to a Ford Explorer in the very back! The only distinguishing feature I can make out are the rims which would indicate that it comes with the 2.0XT engine. It appears to have a front licence plate (so not Quebec-plated I guess?) and while blurry, it does look like the Limited trim's headlights instead of the Touring trim.

I apologize for not getting a closer look. I rushed by the National ES section over to Hertz to pick up an Alfa Romeo Stelvio!

Schweden

Monday Evening T1

Premier Selection
- An Audi A4

ES
- Lots of Wrangler JK Unlimited Saharas
- Fusion Sport
- Buick Regal
- A few Altimas
- Durango GT
- Charger SXT
- A Maxima SV