These prices are outrageous!

2003Chevy · October 3, 2002

The other day I was browsing through the dealership inventory (through GM buypower) at Tom Benson Chevrolet in San Antonio, Texas and I was comparing the price of a 2003 Silverado Z-71 LS Extended Cab and compared it to the regular cab and the price was outrageous! :angry:

The Extended cab cost was somewhere around $32,528. Arrival Blue

The regular cab was somewhere around $29,666. Victory Red :angry:

I think with those prices, I would go ahead and by the Extended Cab.

What would you prefer? ???

2003Chevy · October 3, 2002

Let me guess,

, right? :angry:

GreenRado · October 3, 2002

I've always liked the classic looks of the reg cab, but that ext. cab sure is handy!

BTW, the ext cab in arrival blue color is what I just ordered! Pricing is pretty close too.

CMNTMXR81 · October 3, 2002

Why would you want a regular cab truck? Unless you use it solely as a work/utility truck or you are planning on making it a performance vehicle (I.E. weight savings), why wouldn't you at least buy ext cab.

And what does LS1.com have to do with anything?

MarkD · October 3, 2002

I started out looking for a reg. cab for the maneuverability. I couldn't find what I wanted though.

TheScaryGuy · October 4, 2002

Why would you want a regular cab truck?

No use for an ext. cab. Had one, handy at times not all that useful though considering everything I need can be carried in the bed.

ekonk · October 4, 2002

Why would you want a regular cab truck?

I'm looking towards getting a regular cab. Basically, I don't have that much need for the ext. cab to justify the added price, and I like reg. cabs (don't know why, I just do...)

SnakeEyeSS · October 4, 2002

Why would you want a regular cab truck?

No use for an ext. cab. Had one, handy at times not all that useful though considering everything I need can be carried in the bed.

I'm with him, the point of getting a truck is hauling stuff in the bed, if you need a trunk get a car! Unless you got kids etc, there is no great reason for a extended cab. I can fit PLENTY of stuff behind my seat and I have it ALL the way back!

SnakeEyeSS · October 4, 2002

Why would you want a regular cab truck?

I'm looking towards getting a regular cab. Basically, I don't have that much need for the ext. cab to justify the added price, and I like reg. cabs (don't know why, I just do...)

I'll tell you why, the same reason the look of a 2-dorr coupe is preferred to a 4 door sedan. It's cleaner, less cluttered, and generally better porportioned

Zane · October 4, 2002

Let me guess, , right? :angry:

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CMNTMXR81 · October 4, 2002

While I understand your needs for a regular cab, comments like "whatever I need to haul around can go in the bed" are silly. There is stuff I carry that I also don't want other "peering eyes" to have free access too.

I have a set of 17x9 SS wheels in my truck right now, that I wouldn't leave in my bed cause they'd be gone by the time I got home tonight. INstead, three are in back and one up front.

Admittedly though, I use my extended cab. I open the rear cab door nearly as much as I open the regular door. And trust me, I use my bed. Extended cab just makes your "tool"

all that much more useful.

99silveradoz71 · October 5, 2002

Have an ext cab myself. Initially thought about a reg. cab shortbox, but at 6'5 230, I need the space of the ext cab to move around. It's also nice to be able to take friends out and have secure storage when shopping- I can put things on the back floor due to the tinted glass. I have a soft tonneau on mine, so storage in the bed is a no no, but I use it primarily for lawn and garden equipment transport anyway.

sincityZ71 · October 5, 2002

I wouldn't know what to do without at least the extended cab. That is where my dogs sit whenever they drive with me, if I didn't have the ext. cab they wouldn't be able to go with me. And it is nice to put things back there that you don't want others to have access to. I also throw all sorts of extra clothes back there too. Next time I will go for a crew cab, then the dogs can have lots of room.

Stepside Z · October 5, 2002

I wish I had an ext cab. Doing things like going to the store can be a pain in the butt with a reg cab.

TheScaryGuy · October 6, 2002

"whatever I need to haul around can go in the bed" are silly. There is stuff I carry that I also don't want other "peering eyes" to have free access too.

Get a cap then. I don't believe what I said was "silly" either. I don't need a place to put groceries in my truck. Thats what the park avenue is for. As for tools, thats why most everyone I know has a tool box for the bed. I don't haul around anyone besides myself and an occasional passenger. Therefore, looks and lack of necessity beckon that I have only a reg cab. My last two trucks were ext cab's. Didn't use the ext cab enough to justfy the extra cost.