Xtend Cab Small Trucks?

**kool-aide** · 09-19-2008, 03:52 PM

Ok, I was wondering what small trucks have a bench seat vs jump seats on the extended cab models.

for example I think the 97+ dodge dakotas have a small bench seat in the extended camp.

I know some years of Nissan have jump seats.

I'm only interested in the US trucks.

thanks

kool-aide

**Boomer Sooner** · 09-19-2008, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by kool-aide

Ok, I was wondering what small trucks have a bench seat vs jump seats on the extended cab models.

for example I think the 97+ dodge dakotas have a small bench seat in the extended camp.

I know some years of Nissan have jump seats.

I'm only interested in the US trucks.

thanks

kool-aide

by "jump seat" do you mean two small seats that fold out from the sides?
if so, thats the way my old truck was. '91 nissan xtended cab. hope this helps.

**Jays00ss** · 09-19-2008, 08:04 PM

Small trucks absolutely suck. I had a s-10 extendended cab not enough room to store a cat. get a full size!!!

**jaslivers** · 09-19-2008, 08:07 PM

i love my small yota... nobody asks me for rides cause of my limited seating... its a 4x4 that gets 20+ mpg and ive never gotten it stuck

**kool-aide** · 09-20-2008, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by Boomer Sooner

by "jump seat" do you mean two small seats that fold out from the sides?
if so, thats the way my old truck was. '91 nissan xtended cab. hope this helps.

yes, and thank you.

**kool-aide** · 09-20-2008, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by Jays00ss

Small trucks absolutely suck. I had a s-10 extendended cab not enough room to store a cat. get a full size!!!

I understand what you mean. I've owned 2 Dakotas and a Ram 1500. The Dakotas were regular cab and the Ram was extended. The bench in the back of the Ram was pretty roomie. This was back in the late 90s before the big true quad cab boom.

**kool-aide** · 09-20-2008, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by jaslivers

i love my small yota... nobody asks me for rides cause of my limited seating... its a 4x4 that gets 20+ mpg and ive never gotten it stuck

I take it is a regular cab then?

**kool-aide** · 09-20-2008, 08:14 AM

I'm just looking for a beach beater and home depot truck. I don't want the jump seats because I don't want the kids sitting in them. I would prefer a bench.

I was shooting for a 4 banger with a manual. The Ram I used to own was the 318 with 5 speed. It wasn't too bad on gas. I think it had like a 3.51:1 rear or something, not sure. I think it averaged like 20 MPG or something like that, can't remember.

I know the Dakota 4 banger I had averaged like 24-25 MPG. Yeah those 4 bangers are not as economical as you think. I had 2 PT Cruisers that only avg 23 MPG.

**Boomer Sooner** · 09-20-2008, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by kool-aide

yes, and thank you.

anytime.

**SeVeReDiStOrTiOn** · 09-20-2008, 09:33 AM

Yotas have a semi bench back seat...they fold down from the back of the cab but there's also a little center console thing. Bench seat or jumpers it really doesn't matter...either way the extended cabs in small pickups are good for nothing but storage.

**SeVeReDiStOrTiOn** · 09-20-2008, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by kool-aide

I understand what you mean. I've owned 2 Dakotas and a Ram 1500. The Dakotas were regular cab and the Ram was extended. The bench in the back of the Ram was pretty roomie. This was back in the late 90s before the big true quad cab boom.

Have you seen the back of the mega cab? It's riduclously huge back there..

**kool-aide** · 09-20-2008, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by SeVeReDiStOrTiOn

Have you seen the back of the mega cab? It's riduclously huge back there..

nope, but I can only image.

**irbaboon** · 09-20-2008, 09:54 AM

the only small truck with back seat that is worth it is the dakota, i think everything else has jump seats, or if it is a bench there is absolutely no leg room even for a child. Ive had people in the back of my extended cab without too many problems.
Its also the best truck EVAR!!!!

**ibanez7** · 09-20-2008, 10:04 AM

go for 2009 Colorado ext cab.

the Colorados have a v8 option!!!

**SeVeReDiStOrTiOn** · 09-20-2008, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by ibanez7

go for 2009 Colorado ext cab.

the Colorados have a v8 option!!!

It's about time...

**kool-aide** · 09-20-2008, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by ibanez7

go for 2009 Colorado ext cab.

the Colorados have a v8 option!!!

i'll be sure to look for your loan check in the mail, lol.....

yeah, I was on edmunds earlier and noticed that option, very nice.

**kool-aide** · 09-20-2008, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by irbaboon

the only small truck with back seat that is worth it is the dakota, i think everything else has jump seats, or if it is a bench there is absolutely no leg room even for a child. Ive had people in the back of my extended cab without too many problems.
Its also the best truck EVAR!!!!

that's what I was thinking. I have my complaints about Mopars, but that's a long story. I'm just glad Daimler sold the division. IMO Daimler ruined the company in the worst way.

At least I have exp with their trucks, the old 4 banger, 318 and the 360. I would rather find a beach beater that I knew something about or could ask my family. They are big GM/Chevy truck owners.

**fspeedster** · 09-20-2008, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by irbaboon

the only small truck with back seat that is worth it is the dakota, i think everything else has jump seats, or if it is a bench there is absolutely no leg room even for a child. Ive had people in the back of my extended cab without too many problems.
Its also the best truck EVAR!!!!

**jaslivers** · 09-20-2008, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by kool-aide

I take it is a regular cab then?

xtra cab... its like an extended cab with the jump seats, but without the jump seats

**kool-aide** · 09-20-2008, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by fspeedster

lol...don't knock the Mopars. Now that Daimler is done screwing them up, maybe they can get back on track.

But I still can't help giggle and laugh at the crappy paint jobs on some of those Daimler Mopars. And the Plymouth Neon seemed to take the brunt of it.