GEN 2 Supercab SCAB sale opinion?

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Badgertits

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Gas mileage same. Capability same. MOST people- myself included- never look at their SCREW trucks & think “gee- this thing is too big, I really wish I had less space/smaller back seat”

I have a 1 year old & 5 year old & a 78 lb dobie- a SCAB would be cramped AF w/ the 2 car seats & all the other junk/kid gear I tote around. I would be way more cramped trying to get kids dressed/undressed/changing diapers etc in a SCAB- and I’m only 5’8”

I think you can make a case that the SCAB profile may “look better” or be more appealing in that regard, but that’s really just opinion- the bottom line is it’s a less useful vehicle overall due to the diminished cargo capacity & less roomy/comfy back seat for long trips.

so IMHO you’d be better served trying to sell privately I’m sure there are buyers out there specifically looking for a scab. I just like More size.....Bigger is usually better IMO, even if I were 15 years younger & single again, I’d still probably opt for a SCREW so I had more room for my buds & dog.
 

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There's a bigger market for soccer mom trucks. But I don't need or want the larger back seat.

agreed! I have never once regretted y choice of a Super cab. There are more benefits than just looks for a scab in my opinion. I’ve driven several screws and the extra length is definitely noticeable. Also I’m 6’4” and I find the back seats of the scab are same legroom as a tacoma or mid size truck but with way more headroom and I’ve never had complaints of friends or family who had to ride in the back. I will admit the suicide doors aren’t what I’d call convenient haha.
 

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Same here. I would have picked a standard cab if it was an option.

Been there, done that. My '03 Dodge was a standard cab with an 8' bed. It was a palace for camping and great for hauling stuff, but I hated not having the ability to carry passengers. When I bought the Raptor, I'd have gotten a SCAB if it had had the 36 gallon tank. Now I'm really glad I got the SCREW. I can put the water and the coolers in the back seat along with a bunch of light gear on top, so there's a ton of cargo capacity for camping and I can still ride four other adults around when I need to. It's the best of both worlds.
 

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agreed! I have never once regretted y choice of a Super cab. There are more benefits than just looks for a scab in my opinion. I’ve driven several screws and the extra length is definitely noticeable. Also I’m 6’4” and I find the back seats of the scab are same legroom as a tacoma or mid size truck but with way more headroom and I’ve never had complaints of friends or family who had to ride in the back. I will admit the suicide doors aren’t what I’d call convenient haha.

When I first started looking at Raptors I was going to get a scab because I thought I didn't need the room and it looked better. Then my brother passed away and I inherited a Silverado extended cab so I put the Raptor on hold and drove the Chevy a fair amount the last 2 years. I HATED having to open the front door to open a back door, and I found even with just 1 buddy and our guns/gear going to matches, I was wanting a little more room in the cab. Same thing when I took my dad and his new ******* wife out, I was wanting just a little more room. Now I find I love my screw.

Sometimes in the city I wish it was smaller, but I would get another crew cab if I had to replace it.
 
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When I first started looking at Raptors I was going to get a scab because I thought I didn't need the room and it looked better. Then my brother passed away and I inherited a Silverado extended cab so I put the Raptor on hold and drove the Chevy a fair amount the last 2 years. I HATED having to open the front door to open a back door, and I found even with just 1 buddy and our guns/gear going to matches, I found I was wanting a little more room in the cab. Same thing when I took my dad and his new ******* wife out, I was wanting just a little more room. Now I find I love my screw.

Sometimes in the city I wish it was smaller, but I would get another crew cab if I had to replace it.

yeah I can see the appeal of both! I’ve had super crews trucks before and I just personally never needed huge rear seats, never reall liked the looks of 4 full doors and I’ve always preferred smaller chasis. But again obviously it’s all personal choice and any raptor is awesome! If I had kids I def would not be able to deal with the suicide doors!
 

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agreed! I have never once regretted y choice of a Super cab. There are more benefits than just looks for a scab in my opinion. I’ve driven several screws and the extra length is definitely noticeable. Also I’m 6’4” and I find the back seats of the scab are same legroom as a tacoma or mid size truck but with way more headroom and I’ve never had complaints of friends or family who had to ride in the back. I will admit the suicide doors aren’t what I’d call convenient haha.
I test drove 3 SCREWS before I bought my 10 Scab and haven't regretted it once.
 

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Personal opinion of course, but I would only own a SCAB Raptor...otherwise may as well just buy a regular F150, probably a V8, and maybe do some mods.
 
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