Renting a car (Camaro/Mustang) in winter?

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raiderbuck

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Jan 15, 2013 2:00 AM
Thinking about driving up to Detroit for the car show this weekend. I'll need to rent a car and Hertz has some pretty good deals on weekend rates for their normal fleet.

Checked the weather, and it doesn't look like snow in the immediate forecast, so I thought about renting a camaro or something else fun. Never driven one, and I hardly ever rent cars so I figured I'd try to get one for this weekend. Anybody have any experience renting a sports car during winter months? You'd think they'd be cheaper because no one wants them around this time of year, no?
Jan 15, 2013 2:00am
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MontyBrunswick

Jan 15, 2013 7:36 AM
raiderbuck;1366327 wrote:You'd think they'd be cheaper because no one wants them around this time of year, no?
They're probably more expensive because people are more likely to put them in a ditch in the winter.

Just get a Civic and be done with it.
Jan 15, 2013 7:36am
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Belly35

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Jan 15, 2013 7:45 AM
Rent car (Camaro/Mustang) to go to Detroit... :laugh::laugh::laugh: bro it not the snow you should be worried about.
You better plan on your happy ass walking back, rental car, Camaro/Mustang, out of state plates, car show ... Detroit
Mofo you be lucky to keep that car one day..


I know Detroit, been there, done that, do business there and my one kid when to college at UDM ..... Detroit is not where you wnat to have a rental car and be out of State..
Jan 15, 2013 7:45am
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WebFire

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Jan 15, 2013 8:31 AM
Why do you need to rent a car?
Jan 15, 2013 8:31am
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Jan 15, 2013 9:25 AM
WebFire;1366386 wrote:Why do you need to rent a car?
The 1997 Buick Regal won't make it there and back :D
Jan 15, 2013 9:25am
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sleeper

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Jan 15, 2013 9:25 AM
It's too bad you can't rent a life. Maybe a new business idea?
Jan 15, 2013 9:25am
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raiderbuck

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Jan 15, 2013 11:34 AM
Belly35;1366355 wrote:Rent car (Camaro/Mustang) to go to Detroit... :laugh::laugh::laugh: bro it not the snow you should be worried about.
You better plan on your happy ass walking back, rental car, Camaro/Mustang, out of state plates, car show ... Detroit
Mofo you be lucky to keep that car one day..


I know Detroit, been there, done that, do business there and my one kid when to college at UDM ..... Detroit is not where you wnat to have a rental car and be out of State..
Been going to this show for years. Never had a problem. We just pay to park in one of the Cobo center lots
WebFire;1366386 wrote:Why do you need to rent a car?
Because I don't own one.
Jan 15, 2013 11:34am
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Jan 15, 2013 12:01 PM
Belly35;1366355 wrote:Rent car (Camaro/Mustang) to go to Detroit... :laugh::laugh::laugh: bro it not the snow you should be worried about.
You better plan on your happy ass walking back, rental car, Camaro/Mustang, out of state plates, car show ... Detroit
Mofo you be lucky to keep that car one day..


I know Detroit, been there, done that, do business there and my one kid when to college at UDM ..... Detroit is not where you wnat to have a rental car and be out of State..
Detroit is just like any other city. It has it's bad and good. It all depends on where you're at.
Jan 15, 2013 12:01pm
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Jan 16, 2013 10:04 PM
sleeper;1366445 wrote:It's too bad you can't rent a life. Maybe a new business idea?

Am I missing out on a joke or are you being an unwarranted ass?
Jan 16, 2013 10:04pm
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Jan 17, 2013 12:25 AM
Detroit has a bad reputation but in reality is not bad at all. I've been there many times to visit the casinos and also for the final four. I've been to about 5 final fours now and can honestly say Detroit was my favorite besides New Orleans. The people in the city were great and we felt safe everywhere we went (we walked almost everywhere in the downtown area).

As for renting a car I know the winter you can usually get better deals because there are less people renting for vacations.
Jan 17, 2013 12:25am
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Jan 17, 2013 12:45 AM
Ironman92;1367751 wrote:Am I missing out on a joke or are you being an unwarranted ass?
You've apparently never seen Sleeper post before.
Jan 17, 2013 12:45am
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Jan 17, 2013 5:13 AM
The v6 'stang is a pretty common rental car. Or is Hertz one of the GT v8's?
Jan 17, 2013 5:13am
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Jan 17, 2013 5:40 AM
friendfromlowry;1367853 wrote:You've apparently never seen Sleeper post before.

Sure have....just giving the benefit of doubt
Jan 17, 2013 5:40am
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BR1986FB

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Jan 17, 2013 9:13 AM
I own a 2010 Camaro and I'd highly recommend it. Had you mentioned it was going to snow, I would've steered you away from it as it's not very good in snow. The vehicle does have a few annoying blind spots though.
Jan 17, 2013 9:13am
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raiderbuck

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Jan 17, 2013 11:10 AM
sportchampps;1367839 wrote:Detroit has a bad reputation but in reality is not bad at all. I've been there many times to visit the casinos and also for the final four. I've been to about 5 final fours now and can honestly say Detroit was my favorite besides New Orleans. The people in the city were great and we felt safe everywhere we went (we walked almost everywhere in the downtown area).

As for renting a car I know the winter you can usually get better deals because there are less people renting for vacations.
That's what my friend thinks as well (he works for Enterprise). That's what I'm banking on. It's winter, they're probably renting out more full sizes and SUVs, so maybe they'll let a Camaro go for the price of a full size or a little higher.
said_aouita;1367876 wrote:The v6 'stang is a pretty common rental car. Or is Hertz one of the GT v8's?
I'm renting through Hertz, so I'm assuming it's the GT.
BR1986FB;1367950 wrote:I own a 2010 Camaro and I'd highly recommend it. Had you mentioned it was going to snow, I would've steered you away from it as it's not very good in snow. The vehicle does have a few annoying blind spots though.
Yea, that C-pillar is pretty huge haha.
Jan 17, 2013 11:10am
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Jan 18, 2013 8:00 PM
I drive an '09 Stang as my DD and I've never had issues in the winter. Drove it during the "blizzard" back in late december.
Jan 18, 2013 8:00pm
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raiderbuck

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Jan 20, 2013 8:21 PM
Ended up renting a litte SUV instead. They didn't have any performance vehicles on site.
Jan 20, 2013 8:21pm