Newb Question: S-cab vs. S-crew?

[Denvertaco07]

resale might be a factor, probably easier to sell a Screw, if you ever plan to sell it.

 

[Jedburgh]

Two thoughts:

1. I had trouble finding a dealer who wasn't gouging, but then I came across Griffin Ford in Waukesha, WI. Even though it was far away, they gave me a below-sticker real quote, and over the phone at that. I compared their number to what TrueCar.com said was fair, and it was spot-on. The sales guy was tremendous, no nonsense, great guy. His name is Matt Strosin.

2. I have the SuperCab. Doors are tight, enough room for adults in the back, and it looks, to my eye anyway, way better than the longer cab.

Good luck!

 

[NHDude4]

The screw is cumbersome in a parking lot but you get used to it. I almost never have rear seat passengers but I use the spacious rear ALL the time. The bed is for tools, hardware, etc. The rear interior is for groceries, guns, soft gear, etc.

 

[GordoJay]

The screw is cumbersome in a parking lot ...

It's hard to believe that the SCAB isn't. Pro tip from my days of driving 3/4 tons with 8' beds and a turning radius measured in furlongs - if the lot is at all tight, back into your parking spot. It's actually easier than going in forward and it's less likely that someone can block you in by parking a long vehicle directly across the aisle.

 

[Oldfart]

It's hard to believe that the SCAB isn't. Pro tip from my days of driving 3/4 tons with 8' beds and a turning radius measured in furlongs - if the lot is at all tight, back into your parking spot. It's actually easier than going in forward and it's less likely that someone can block you in by parking a long vehicle directly across the aisle.

I had several 3/4 ton Suburbans, another super agile parking lot racer.

 

[Kent150]

I appreciate all the great feedback -- thanks to all for responding.

Unfortunately, I am shopping for a Raptor at apparently the absolute WORST possible time in Raptor history... 2020's are no longer being produced, and the 2021's have yet to even be announced, and thus probably 6-9 months away from real availability, so there is a huge availability gap. Dealers have figured this out, and EVERYONE who has a 2020 has jacked the price. All the dealers in the southwest USA (CA, NV, AZ, UT, NM, CO) who actually have one to sell are charging $10k-$15k over MSRP. The dealers who will sell at MSRP have zero stock, and guess they will have no incoming units until mid-to-late 2021.

I'm sure once the 2021's are available things will get better, but I can't wait the 6-9 months that may take. I may have to start looking at Power Wagons (!) or something else that actually exists!

 

[PlainJane]

The turning radius difference is .7'

Were did you find the turning radius for Raptor SCREW and SCAB.
Your other points are valid.
I could not find them. I can not believe .7' difference in radius/ 17" in diameter.

Using a Turning Radius Calculator I get more the 2' difference in the radius or 4' difference in the circle. I can back out of grocery store parking space and I am in the middle of the lane, I have seen screws in the same lot need to make a two point turn.

 

[NHDude4]

I appreciate all the great feedback -- thanks to all for responding.

Unfortunately, I am shopping for a Raptor at apparently the absolute WORST possible time in Raptor history... 2020's are no longer being produced, and the 2021's have yet to even be announced, and thus probably 6-9 months away from real availability, so there is a huge availability gap. Dealers have figured this out, and EVERYONE who has a 2020 has jacked the price. All the dealers in the southwest USA (CA, NV, AZ, UT, NM, CO) who actually have one to sell are charging $10k-$15k over MSRP. The dealers who will sell at MSRP have zero stock, and guess they will have no incoming units until mid-to-late 2021.

I'm sure once the 2021's are available things will get better, but I can't wait the 6-9 months that may take. I may have to start looking at Power Wagons (!) or something else that actually exists!

Yep this is true. Used values are also very high. Not sure a Power Wagon solves your problem as it's in no way similar to the Raptor. Get a TRX. They'll be out before the Gen 3 Raptor.

 

[TXRaptor]

I appreciate all the great feedback -- thanks to all for responding.

Unfortunately, I am shopping for a Raptor at apparently the absolute WORST possible time in Raptor history... 2020's are no longer being produced, and the 2021's have yet to even be announced, and thus probably 6-9 months away from real availability, so there is a huge availability gap. Dealers have figured this out, and EVERYONE who has a 2020 has jacked the price. All the dealers in the southwest USA (CA, NV, AZ, UT, NM, CO) who actually have one to sell are charging $10k-$15k over MSRP. The dealers who will sell at MSRP have zero stock, and guess they will have no incoming units until mid-to-late 2021.

I'm sure once the 2021's are available things will get better, but I can't wait the 6-9 months that may take. I may have to start looking at Power Wagons (!) or something else that actually exists!

Have you looked in Texas? Also, what about a low mileage 2019 or 2020 used?

 

[Kent150]

Yep this is true. Used values are also very high. Not sure a Power Wagon solves your problem as it's in no way similar to the Raptor. Get a TRX. They'll be out before the Gen 3 Raptor.

Indeed -- the used low-mile 2019/2020 Raptors I have been looking for are also priced high -- most at above their original MSRP. TRX is OK, but as it turns out, I don't have $75k+ to spend on a truck, and their likely single-digit city MPG's isn't very attractive. Power Wagon is actually available near me, and are even discounted into the high $50k's -- right in my target budget of low $60k's.

Don't get me wrong, I'd much rather have a Raptor, but it sure seems like they're just too rare at this time unless you want to pay through the nose to get one. I just can't do that and still be happy owning it.