Regular cab vs. Supercab

[mp3deviant721]

I am looking for a new truck, but cannot make a choice between a regular cab or supercab. I am sort of leaning towards a regular cab right now for three reasons:

1. I like how regular cabs look
2. I drive myself around a lot, I usually never have more than one other passenger
3. They seem like they'd get better gas mileage because of the weight differences

But I can stay away from the fact that I have been driving my current supercab for almost two years, and it would feel weird driving a regular cab and not having all of that space behind the front seats. But then I figured that I could probably get a tool box to store stuff in the bed. And if I needed to carry more than one other passenger, I could borrow one of my parent's vehicles or have them ride in the bed. And that is rare that I would have more than one passenger. But I can't give up a supercab and that would be my dilemma. Pretty much what I'm looking for is opinions from regular cab owners and supercab owners that have owned regular cabs.

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

supercabs look nice. and the extra room is good. the larger wheelbase gives a better ride too(imo)

now, regular cabs look more sportier. and short wheel base is good to drive in thight spaces and wheeling

if i had to choose id go reg cab short bed again

 

[Sunk]

Being 6'4" I had to bend my legs around the steering wheel in the reg cab B4000 I had. Plus in my current Ranger the seats go back farther, so I'm comfortable all around. I like having the secure/dry storage right behind me, but I wish I had 4 doors. I agree with RSH that you get a better ride too. I like the look of extended cabs better, and I'll never own another regular cab truck.

 

[mp3deviant721]

supercabs look nice. and the extra room is good. the larger wheelbase gives a better ride too(imo)

now, regular cabs look more sportier. and short wheel base is good to drive in thight spaces and wheeling

if i had to choose id go reg cab short bed again

I agree with your first and second comments. I have driven some regular cabs and they seem to ride different that my supercab. But I like how regular cabs feel "light" and quick while my supercab feels "heavy".

 

[adsm08]

I hate reg cabs. The only reg cab I have ever not felt claustrophobic in was an F-250, and I still didn't care for it. I just can't live without that extra space. And for the record, maybe two, three times tops, do I have more than just myself and my wife in the truck.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

6'-3" and I don't mind my regular cab '85

I have a extended cab F-150 and the back seat just seems to be a catchall.

 

[02RangerXLT]

I love how regular cabs look, especially in full size pickups, but I like having my Supercab.

 

[mp3deviant721]

I'm kinda short at 5'3" so not having all that extra leg room wouldn't bother me as much. That's part of the reason why I'm considering a regular cab.

 

[JohnnyO]

The seat goes back farther in a Supercab. It's not your imagination.

 

[shane96ranger]

I think super cabs look better. Plus being 6'3" and big I'd feel like a pretzel in a regular cab. I don't see me owning a regular cab anything......ever....unless it's free =).

 

[doorgunner]

5' 3"..............Reg. cab/swb trucks look great & fit your height


Etra-cabs gots tons of room.......


you DO have a tuff decision.....

 

[mp3deviant721]

you DO have a tuff decision.....

Right?

 

[Surrey]

I love the look of a regular cab...
That being said, dry storage room in the back seat is priceless. Also gives nice room for a sub box, space to put groceries, room to lean the seat back and have some fun...

I dont think I could be happy with a regular cab.

 

[mp3deviant721]

Just for the record, I'm looking for a 98+ regular cab, those are the ones with more room behind the seats right?

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

well i feel comfortable on my reg cab and i have a couple subs on it too.