The Consolidated Wild Card Thread
Jan 30, 2012, 5:55 pm
#136
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 218
MCO- 1/25-1/28- wildcard deal - only option was crown vic...a lot of them..but still, gas guzzling.
Apr 11, 2012, 10:25 pm
#137
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BOI
Programs: Alaska Milage Plan MVP, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 57
I took the gamble in Seattle for a twelve hour rental on 3/26. At the counter, the agent told me I'd be getting a minivan. I asked if anything else was available and she said I could pay $10 extra for a Ford Fusion or Toyota Camry. I said the minivan would be fine. I was pretty bummed because I would have been content with booking the compact for the same price as Wild Card. After typing and clicking into the computer she said she'd go ahead and give me the Fusion for no additional charge. I probably won't try again because I never want to get stuck with a van... I'm sure glad the agent was merciful!
Jul 23, 2012, 10:23 am
#138
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Location: MCI
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Anybody ever rented a Wild Car from BTV? (Burlington, VT)
Hoping to avoid both the Ford Focus and the Lincoln/Crown Vic...pretty much anything in between would make me happy.
Hoping to avoid both the Ford Focus and the Lincoln/Crown Vic...pretty much anything in between would make me happy.
Aug 5, 2012, 7:02 pm
#139
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 1,947
Good Streak--DCA and SEA
Good streak of success with Wild Card at SEA (Jeep Liberty) and DCA (brand new, <50 mile Ford Fusion). Only small disappointment was another DCA 4-dr rental that came with leather seats in the summer heat. Always have received the 1000 UA mile bonus for 3-day rentals with Wild Card.
FWIW--DCA has really turned around (for the better) in the last few months. Some new staff, more car upgrades, better shuttle frequency, and improved off-site facility. ^
FWIW--DCA has really turned around (for the better) in the last few months. Some new staff, more car upgrades, better shuttle frequency, and improved off-site facility. ^
Aug 6, 2012, 11:24 am
#140
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It was a Thursday afternoon arrival, 5 day rental.
Sep 13, 2012, 6:35 am
#141
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Programs: UAL, AAL, DAL, NKS, JBU
Posts: 121
Rented a wild car on 11/5/11 - 11/12/11 at LAX, dropping off at SFO. Did the wild car, since only that car and the economy had no one-way charge. When we got to the counter, the only thing they offered us was a Crown Victoria or Grand Marquis - talk about a choice! I did have an economy reservation as a backup, but the people I went with didn't want a Focus. I think I would have rather preferred it over that monster. I still can't believe they consider that a "Premium" car.
Sep 13, 2012, 7:52 am
#142
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: Bonvoy Gold
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Rented a wild car on 11/5/11 - 11/12/11 at LAX, dropping off at SFO. Did the wild car, since only that car and the economy had no one-way charge. When we got to the counter, the only thing they offered us was a Crown Victoria or Grand Marquis - talk about a choice! I did have an economy reservation as a backup, but the people I went with didn't want a Focus. I think I would have rather preferred it over that monster. I still can't believe they consider that a "Premium" car.
Sep 14, 2012, 12:56 pm
#143
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: UA 2P, UC, Hertz 5*, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 513
They have pulled the "only have a Crown Vic" on me 2-3 times at DCA, and they always magically come up with something better when I asked politely. YMMV, but I assume more honey (or more vinegar?) probably could have resulted in a better choice to drive away in. Don't bite the Crown Vic line.
Sep 24, 2012, 11:15 am
#144
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: PHX
Programs: US Gold; HH Gold
Posts: 14
Have had great luck with the Wild Car-SUV in MSY, great upgrades/cars in ORD and BOS. Will avoid at LAX. Was told all Wild Cars automatically receive the Crown Vic. Last one I had was crazy bad!
Dec 6, 2012, 12:59 am
#145
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: YQR
Programs: no status
Posts: 1,054
I would like to confirm the Minivan at LIH. Had it booked for $238 for 10 days, and they would not budge or negotiate. Walked across the street to Alamo and got a Mazda 3 for $295...
Dec 6, 2012, 8:35 am
#146
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,098
Got a crown vic recently at STL.
Hate it, especially the way everyone thinks you are a cop and slows down infront of you. On the other hand, nobody passed me on the interstate either! The car spooks people. The Grand Marquis too.
At least it wasn't yet another Ford Fusion in a series of about 30 in a row over the last 2 years.
Hate it, especially the way everyone thinks you are a cop and slows down infront of you. On the other hand, nobody passed me on the interstate either! The car spooks people. The Grand Marquis too.
At least it wasn't yet another Ford Fusion in a series of about 30 in a row over the last 2 years.
Dec 17, 2012, 11:22 am
#147
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 212
In YUL minivan was the wild car. I think you can predict by knowing whats happening at the airports. Check the rates at Hertz, Avis, National if they are all cheep for a specific car most likely that will be the wild.
May 22, 2014, 7:48 am
#148
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
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Posts: 7,816
Spun the Wild Card roulette wheel at MIA last week. A whopping $13.00 a day!
Got a Chysler 200 which isn't too bad of a draw.
Got a Chysler 200 which isn't too bad of a draw.
Aug 27, 2014, 6:45 pm
#149
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Marriott Silver, No other status because my company hates me.
Posts: 23
ALB 8/27/14 - 2014 Kia Soul 10K on it.
Sep 9, 2014, 10:35 am
#150
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 4
wild Card Reservation & Normal Reservation Together?
Hi everyone, so I just saw the whole wild card thing thrifty is offering. I am traveling to MCO (Orlando) in Oct and saw it was the same price the compact.
Question, what if I was to book 1 reservation as a wild card and then do a separate as a compact? Figure if I get there and the wild card is a mini van or something absurd like a grand marquis I would just use the other compact reservation.
Thoughts?
Question, what if I was to book 1 reservation as a wild card and then do a separate as a compact? Figure if I get there and the wild card is a mini van or something absurd like a grand marquis I would just use the other compact reservation.
Thoughts?