Cars at DTW
Jun 11, 2020, 9:04 am
#361
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: DTW
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Posts: 3,120
Wednesday 6/10, 10pm
The ES was stocked abut 75% full, the EA was nearly empty.
There was literally a flotilla of Nissan Armadas.
At least a dozen. No lie.
Sedans included base Chargers, Passats and Altimas. There were a couple nicer Camrys and Fusions.
SUVs included Jeep Cherokee, Mazda CX-5s and some kind of Mitsubishi to be avoided.
Upscale vehicles included Infiniti Q50s and a Audi Q5.
No minivans of any kind
A couple Nissan Frontiers, and a Ford Ranger.
The ES was stocked abut 75% full, the EA was nearly empty.
There was literally a flotilla of Nissan Armadas.
At least a dozen. No lie. Sedans included base Chargers, Passats and Altimas. There were a couple nicer Camrys and Fusions.
SUVs included Jeep Cherokee, Mazda CX-5s and some kind of Mitsubishi to be avoided.
Upscale vehicles included Infiniti Q50s and a Audi Q5.
No minivans of any kind
A couple Nissan Frontiers, and a Ford Ranger.
Jun 29, 2020, 10:51 am
#362
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: DTW
Programs: BW Diamond, Choice Plat, National Exec Elite
Posts: 3,120
Wednesday 6/24, 8pm
The EA was empty. ES had about a dozen cars. But because they were clearly short on cars, it was like Field of Dreams. The sedans were mostly BMW 3 series (at least 6, pick your color), there was also a Lincoln MKZ, which I've never seen in the ES in Detroit before. 2 convertibles (which also never happens in DTW unless its winter), 1 was a Mustang of unknown engine (not a GT), and 1 Camaro SS. However this week, I really needed a pickup. None on the ES, didn't see any on the lot to ask for. Took the only SUV which was an Infiniti QX80.
The EA was empty. ES had about a dozen cars. But because they were clearly short on cars, it was like Field of Dreams. The sedans were mostly BMW 3 series (at least 6, pick your color), there was also a Lincoln MKZ, which I've never seen in the ES in Detroit before. 2 convertibles (which also never happens in DTW unless its winter), 1 was a Mustang of unknown engine (not a GT), and 1 Camaro SS. However this week, I really needed a pickup. None on the ES, didn't see any on the lot to ask for. Took the only SUV which was an Infiniti QX80.
Jul 10, 2020, 8:16 am
#363
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: DTW
Programs: BW Diamond, Choice Plat, National Exec Elite
Posts: 3,120
Thursday 6/9. 8pm
No cars. Either side of the aisle. There were a few people waiting at the aisle, taking whatever got driven up. There were dozens of people waiting outside the office for cars. I wound up walking over to the office and finding a manager. Offered me a Mercedes CLA right away. I told the manager I needed something bigger like the Nissan Armadas that usually are all over the ES. He told me SUVs were in high demand. When I told him I'd take a pickup, he got on the radio and had one pulled up almost immediately. Ram Classic, but its got a Hemi, and I didn't have to wait. I'll give DTW credit for quickly taking care of me as best they could.
No cars. Either side of the aisle. There were a few people waiting at the aisle, taking whatever got driven up. There were dozens of people waiting outside the office for cars. I wound up walking over to the office and finding a manager. Offered me a Mercedes CLA right away. I told the manager I needed something bigger like the Nissan Armadas that usually are all over the ES. He told me SUVs were in high demand. When I told him I'd take a pickup, he got on the radio and had one pulled up almost immediately. Ram Classic, but its got a Hemi, and I didn't have to wait. I'll give DTW credit for quickly taking care of me as best they could.
Jul 13, 2020, 10:59 am
#365
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: YYZ
Programs: Skymiles GM, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, National EE, Hertz 5*
Posts: 383
Gongshow, long lines, little social distancing. At least there were lots of cars on the lot. They let me keep my current car all the way to YYZ (but only because they didn't already have a Canadian car) so I didn't end up taking anything.
ES at July 11 at noon.
Jeep Grand Cherokee x2
Nissan Maxima
Jeep Wrangler Sport
Ford Edge
Ford Edge SEL
GMC terrain AWD
Ford Edge titanium
Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan Armada x3
Mitsubishi Outlander
BMW 330i xDrive
Infiniti q60
Nissan frontier
Nissan Altima
Land Rover discovery
Dodge charger
GMC terrain
Toyota Camry
Mini Cooper countryman
ES at July 11 at noon.
Jeep Grand Cherokee x2
Nissan Maxima
Jeep Wrangler Sport
Ford Edge
Ford Edge SEL
GMC terrain AWD
Ford Edge titanium
Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan Armada x3
Mitsubishi Outlander
BMW 330i xDrive
Infiniti q60
Nissan frontier
Nissan Altima
Land Rover discovery
Dodge charger
GMC terrain
Toyota Camry
Mini Cooper countryman
Jul 15, 2020, 3:58 pm
#366
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: DL DM, National EE, Hertz PC, IHG PL, Bonvoy Amb
Posts: 1,338
I am going to be renting a one way DTW-PHX in mid August.
Standard SUV is cheaper than Exec Aisle.
Luxury Car is even cheaper.
What can I expect for Standard SUV, and would they give me a upgrade to full size SUV?
And what would fall into Luxury Car?
With this being a one way will I be able to pick my car, or will the force me into the car they want to get rid of?
Standard SUV is cheaper than Exec Aisle.
Luxury Car is even cheaper.
What can I expect for Standard SUV, and would they give me a upgrade to full size SUV?
And what would fall into Luxury Car?
With this being a one way will I be able to pick my car, or will the force me into the car they want to get rid of?
Jul 15, 2020, 8:06 pm
#367
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: AUS
Posts: 281
I am going to be renting a one way DTW-PHX in mid August.
Standard SUV is cheaper than Exec Aisle.
Luxury Car is even cheaper.
What can I expect for Standard SUV, and would they give me a upgrade to full size SUV?
And what would fall into Luxury Car?
With this being a one way will I be able to pick my car, or will the force me into the car they want to get rid of?
Standard SUV is cheaper than Exec Aisle.
Luxury Car is even cheaper.
What can I expect for Standard SUV, and would they give me a upgrade to full size SUV?
And what would fall into Luxury Car?
With this being a one way will I be able to pick my car, or will the force me into the car they want to get rid of?
Luxury is usually Volvo, BMW, Audi, Infiniti class.
With either class, you should have your choice of cars in that category, and you can also choose to take something the aisle. One way would only come into play if asking for something else (e.g. booking standard SUV and asking for full size).
Jul 15, 2020, 9:56 pm
#368
Join Date: Jan 2020
Programs: American Express Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hertz President's Circle, National Executive Elite
Posts: 68
I am going to be renting a one way DTW-PHX in mid August.
Standard SUV is cheaper than Exec Aisle.
Luxury Car is even cheaper.
What can I expect for Standard SUV, and would they give me a upgrade to full size SUV?
And what would fall into Luxury Car?
With this being a one way will I be able to pick my car, or will the force me into the car they want to get rid of?
Standard SUV is cheaper than Exec Aisle.
Luxury Car is even cheaper.
What can I expect for Standard SUV, and would they give me a upgrade to full size SUV?
And what would fall into Luxury Car?
With this being a one way will I be able to pick my car, or will the force me into the car they want to get rid of?
Jul 15, 2020, 9:57 pm
#369
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York suburbs
Posts: 4,207
Check your rate plan carefully. Regular retail rates usually have unlimited miles, but default corporate codes in your profile may not.
Jul 16, 2020, 6:06 am
#370
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: DL DM, National EE, Hertz PC, IHG PL, Bonvoy Amb
Posts: 1,338
Thanks for the advice. I see my rate is $0.40 per mile for the one way rental for SUV, and unlimited for Aisle. May change my plan.
Last edited by MarkCron; Jul 16, 2020 at 6:38 am
Jul 19, 2020, 9:53 am
#371
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: DTW
Programs: BW Diamond, Choice Plat, National Exec Elite
Posts: 3,120
Of course, by the time you rent it may change, but the standard SUV on the Exec side lately has been the Nissan Armada and/or Infiniti QX80. Smaller has been hard to come by.
Jul 19, 2020, 2:57 pm
#372
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: DL DM, National EE, Hertz PC, IHG PL, Bonvoy Amb
Posts: 1,338
Aug 11, 2020, 3:13 pm
#373
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: DTW
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Yes, there were 3 or 4 Armadas in the Exec area this morning. I got off the bus with about 6-7 people and all the Armadas got snapped right up.
Sep 3, 2020, 8:41 pm
#374
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: DTW
Programs: BW Diamond, Choice Plat, National Exec Elite
Posts: 3,120
Thursday 9/3, 6pm
More cars on the ES in DTW than I have seen in a while.
However, 75% of what was there was either a Chevy Equinox or Chrysler minivan. I didn't look to see if they were Pacificas or low content Voyagers, but there were more than normal. 1 Jeep Cherokee, 1 Mitsu Outlander, 1 Dodge Durango. Not a sedan or pickup to be had. I grabbed the lone GMC Acadia, only to be turned back at the gate due to a "liability hold" on the car. As i pulled back to the aisle, a BMW 530 got pulled up. Snagged that as my replacement.
More cars on the ES in DTW than I have seen in a while.
However, 75% of what was there was either a Chevy Equinox or Chrysler minivan. I didn't look to see if they were Pacificas or low content Voyagers, but there were more than normal. 1 Jeep Cherokee, 1 Mitsu Outlander, 1 Dodge Durango. Not a sedan or pickup to be had. I grabbed the lone GMC Acadia, only to be turned back at the gate due to a "liability hold" on the car. As i pulled back to the aisle, a BMW 530 got pulled up. Snagged that as my replacement.
Sep 10, 2020, 10:42 am
#375
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SE MI
Programs: Delta PM, National EE, Hertz PC, Hilton DM
Posts: 2,168
Was here on Saturday (9/5) around 10PM. EA and ES were empty (actually, zero cars) and they were pulling cars up as they were washed for people with reservations. As an EE I was offered one of the Expedition EL's they had up front or was told I could wait to see what else came out. Other interesting options I was offered were a BMW 330i M Sport (12K miles, MD plates), a Jaguar F-Pace, or a relatively new Mazda CX-30 Grand Touring.