The Consolidated Wild Card Thread
#106
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#107
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Alameda, CA, USA
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I checked again this evening and the wild card rate had come down $20 to below the mid-size rate. I'll try to remember to report back on what we get.
#108
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Alameda, CA, USA
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Our LAS Wild Card turned out to be a Grand Marquis. It guzzled gas, but used E85 (of which I had never heard) so at least it was a little cheaper. Although that may have contributed to the poor mileage, I guess.
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E85 has less potential energy than an equivalent volume of gasoline, but as you indicated, it is usually a bit cheaper than gas, so it comes out about even.
#110
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Hyundai Sonata @ ABQ
A Hyundai Sonata was what I got for my "wild car" rate last week at ABQ.
I didn't bother to note its mileage, but its Sirrus radio was still active.
I didn't bother to note its mileage, but its Sirrus radio was still active.
#111
Join Date: Jun 2009
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Rented Wild Card at ATL last week, got a moderately equipped Impala - CD, wheels, fog lights, power seat, etc. Had 4 miles on it when I took delivery, the new car smell is nice even on such a bland box. No complaints, not my first pick but being brand new is cool.
Sadly, in the hotel parking lot the first night someone scraped the front bumper...we'll see how the Amex insurance handles it, I filed the claim and reported it to Thrifty the next morning when I noticed it The agent who I returned the car to didn't even notice, but I suspect it would have been caught eventually.
Sadly, in the hotel parking lot the first night someone scraped the front bumper...we'll see how the Amex insurance handles it, I filed the claim and reported it to Thrifty the next morning when I noticed it The agent who I returned the car to didn't even notice, but I suspect it would have been caught eventually.
#112
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: TX
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Ford Fusion at IAD and IND in January,
Chevy Malibu at IND in February and BWI in March,
Nissan Cube at ONT in February,
Kia Soul at IND in March
Kia Sedona minivan at IND second trip
Chevy Malibu at IND in February and BWI in March,
Nissan Cube at ONT in February,
Kia Soul at IND in March
Kia Sedona minivan at IND second trip
#113
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#115
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The Grand Marquis is, bar none, the scariest car I have ever gotten from Thrifty. It is all blind spots, gets squirrley at about 75mph, and requires a loooong time to stop. You have to lean forward and nearly touch your toes to tune the radio.
#116
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FYI you pay extra at Thrifty for that. 2 dollars a day. Worth it, if your boss doesn't notice.
#117
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: TX
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Plus I use EBates as a starting portal for making reservations for the the 3.5% cash back, and I get back some of those FF fees:
01/29/2011 Thrifty Car Rental FCDLNW $38.42 $1.34
11/22/2010 Thrifty Car Rental FBCC4X $72.45 $2.54
Last edited by docr775; Mar 26, 2011 at 9:14 pm
#118
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Chose from Specialty area and selected Ford Explorer with Sirius and 5K miles. Other Choices included Jeep Patriot and Grand Marquis.
This surprised me as the Midsize area was completely full.
Chose from Specialty area and selected Ford Explorer with Sirius and 5K miles. Other Choices included Jeep Patriot and Grand Marquis.
This surprised me as the Midsize area was completely full.
#119
Join Date: Feb 2009
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An SJU, all they had were mid-size cars, so that's what I got (Mitsubishi Lancer). Would not recommend using Wild Card here. However, I think it worked out for the best since the roads and parking spots in San Juan are so narrow!
#120
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When did the wild card offer change from a mid-size and up to a compact and up?