I would never buy a double cab over a crew cab unless it was such an incredible deal I'd have to be stupid to pass it up.

But in my opinion, the crew cabs are far more useful. Way more space back there for people or gear. And now that you can get the crew cabs in the 6'6" bed in the 1500 series, there's even less reason to go double cab.

The crew cabs also have a better resale value, which also means a higher purchase price too though. So it is a double edge sword. But they are by far the more popular truck to sell so there is usually a fair selection of them, both new and used.

 

Thanks for your note. Appreciate it

 

sort of sounds like false advertising if you thought you where paying for a crew cab. maybe they should give you that other one for the same price.....

 

Extended cabs a pain in the a$$ when trying to put things in the back seat when your hand are full or in a parking lot with vehicles beside you.

 

This is how it was listed on the website

Vehicle Type Double Cab
Body Cab Style Crew Cab

What do you make of that?

 

I might be biased but another vote for the crew cab. If you're regularly going to have passengers in the back they will thank you. And even if not, the extra space is nice. And like 19trax95 said now you can get a crew cab with the 6.5' bed. I looked for a while to find one used but it was well worth the wait in my opinion.

Ehhh that's weird. You'd think vehicle type would be listed as Pickup or something like that, and then I would think body cab style should list either double or crew cab. I think it's worth trying to argue, but would be surprised if you got anywhere. Were there any pictures of the truck online before you bought?

 

it looks like its thier way of saying the doors open like a crew cab. in canada they tend to call the old style extended cab and the newer one double cab. obviously saying crew cab gets more attention as you may not have even looked at it if it said extended cab.
if it were me id tell them you expected a cew cab. you'd be willing to let go the z71 for the true crew cab at the same price. that way they'd at least sell one truck opposed to no trucks.
that's just my opinion though

 

I have a double cab, because i got it for a ridiculous price, but like the wifes real crew cab more.

But, unless you have people riding in the rear, which i dont, it's not a real issue to me.

 

Two quick answers;

Unless the deep cleaning includes replacing the insulation under the carpet and the foam under the headliner, the smoke smell is coming back. Period.

I owned an extended cab once. (A 91.) Next to useless. I'll only have a crew, and although I never put the back seats down, it's great for stuff and dogs.

I asked a salesman one day at my local dealer who buys double cabs, and he said that most are bought by single moms, with the 4.3, who can't afford a Crew, but need a truck to carry kids, groceries, and other things, especially if they're homeowners.

 

In the last 20+ years, I have driven double cabs. I no longer have kids, but do have grandkids. They DO fit into the double cab just fine. The wheel base of a double cab is shorter while having the 6'-6" bed. The short double cab doors come in handy when in parking lots, as people can't drive and I can still get door open to load stuff in back. If I need to haul something besides groceries, the bed is fine. The double cab is a little more maneuverable. Oh, and yes, great deal with 100% financing on both helped.

 

I downsized from a crew to an extended cab, 4 door. Then I had a grandson come live with us. The double cab does not fit a child seat. There is not enough room for adults in the back. The doors are a pain, and they are too small. Go with the crew cab.

 

went from an 04 extended cab silverado to a 14 crew cab and still got the 6.5ft bed and don't think ill ever go back to an extended cab. Crew cab is so much more useful for moving people around and just generally hauling stuff around inside the cab.

 

depending on the carseat IF you do or will have children. Some seem to not fit as well as others in the double cab. Most of the complaints I have seen is that it looks like the carseat hangs off of the back seat a lot and makes some people uncomfortable having a kid on that.

I would for sure buy an actual full 4 door crew cab over and over again..

Well unless its a single cab short bed with a 6.2l

 

extended cab to take one buddy and your dog hunting. add one buddy, one dog, or one kid, you need a crew cab.

 

I had an 02 extended cab and now have a 2015 double cab. They work fine for me as I don't use it as a taxi. Sure once in a while I have the grand kids or a couple of adults and they fit just fine. If they want more space they can drive their own cars. I would rather have a longer bed without the extra length a crew cab with a 6.5' bed would bring.
If you need more space in the back seat and don't mind either having a shorter bed or a same size bed but overall longer truck get the crew cab.

 

I was also on the hunt for a crew cab, but settled for a club cab because I picked it up for an amazing price. But if I was to do it again, I would still want the crew. The larger back seat area is better for all passengers and cargo that you need to carry inside the cabin. I would work with the dealer and see if they can cut you a break because of the "false" advertising and being unhappy with the current truck.

 

Club cab?

 

My current truck is a double/extended cab, and the past three I had were as well. They all have worked OK for me since mostly it is usually only one other person with me. Kids are all grown and rarely ride with me. So the back seat is mostly used for the dogs to ride.

However last year I was looking at a couple crew cab trucks, just curious, and really was impressed with the leg room in the back seat. I decided then my next one will definitely be a crew cab.

 

Club cab?

Another term for the double cab.

 

If you get a crew cab and need less space, you can do that. If you get a double cab and need more space, you can't do that. Just sayin.....

 

Here's a quick test for you to help determine which truck to get. If your wife is under 40, look at both sides of your hoodle sack for vasectomy scars. If you don't see any there, get a crew cab.

 

Here's a quick test for you to help determine which truck to get. If your wife is under 40, look at both sides of your hoodle sack for vasectomy scars. If you don't see any there, get a crew cab.

Where in the rule book does it say your wife has to be under 40?
Or, for that matter, what difference do vasectomy scars make?
I heard drive-in theaters are making a comeback!!!

 

This site sure is providing good entertainment today. First the free flow cat thread and now this... :mrgreen: :lol:

 

Here's a quick test for you to help determine which truck to get. If your wife is under 40, look at both sides of your hoodle sack for vasectomy scars. If you don't see any there, get a crew cab.

Where in the rule book does it say your wife has to be under 40?
Or, for that matter, what difference do vasectomy scars make?
I heard drive-in theaters are making a comeback!!!

because if your wife is under 40, you're girlfriend is probably under 30 :mrgreen:

 

If you get a crew cab and need less space, you can do that. If you get a double cab and need more space, you can't do that. Just sayin.....

On the other hand the double cabs have more bed space at the same truck length.