Quad vs Mega cab Dodge?

[DRH1175]

I am in the market for a newer used truck. I have had my eye on the dodge's cause I really like the Cummins engine. Question is we want a Crew cab and since we are looking for a 2007 to 2009 truck They only offer a Quad and Mega. The Quad seems a little cramped and the Mega seems almost too big. What to do? Those that have the quad is it big enough to sit a couple adults for when we take friends along?

[311Hemi]

I think the quad has adequate size, especially if you just have a couple adults back there. I have an 03 and never have any complaints when I have 4 people in the truck. Even the wifes do fine back there on trips up north with other couples. Not sure if the 2009's have the newer interior or not, but we drove 5 guys in my father in laws 2010 quad to Colorado last year and while it was a little cramped, it was manageable. It would have been comfortable with just 4 guys. I don't see a need for the mega, but it would be nice for passengers....but definitely not needed to be comfortable.

[muddpuppy]

to me the only differance is the storage space behind the seat. Maybe there is a bit more leg room but I don't think so.

[Bigtom]

mega! I had a 06 3500 and could lay on the sleep on the back floor and not touch the seats. I should mention I am 330lbs. I love all of the room in the back being a mechanic I have lots of tools and rain gear in my truck. I traded it in last year just because I wanted a new one and needed new tires

I also got 26000 for it on a 09 2500 crew cab.

My legs do get cramped in the back for 3 or more hours of driving so I just drive most of the time.

I also know for some reason Dodge put a diffrent gas filler neck. On mega cabs the gas spills out when you leave the nozzle locked unatended. Not that big of deal but it always made me mad.

Good luck and happy shopping.

[Valv]

I would say Mega all the way. I love mione and I won't go back unless it's the new crew cab.

You have partially reclining seats, rear seat storage bins which eliminates the need for a toobox. Back seats fold down to create a huge load area and the doors open 90deg. My wife fit a dining room with 4 chairs and a table in the back seats. I can lay down, lower the DVD player and watch a movie while the driver (whoever wants to be) takes me around.

Quad cab is ok for smaller people or very short distance, I had 2 3rd gen quad cabs and they are ok, but when I tried the Mega......

Also Mega retains value like nothing else, I have people asking me to sell mine at same price I paid for 2 years ago with 58,000 miles less.

The only disadvantage you might encounter is the bed length if you haul a lot.

to me the only differance is the storage space behind the seat. Maybe there is a bit more leg room but I don't think so.

Huh ? The Megacab truck is the largest cab ever built. Nobody can beat it, if 3 ft of leg room is not enough, you will have to get a bus, and drive from the 3rd row of seats.

Limo towing machine.

[Crm7290]

It looks like it needs a bigger bed! That would be a sweet ride.

[Valv]

They make a long bed conversion for it, cost around $ 8000 but makes it a very long vehicle, tough to park.

Megacab bed is actually standard 6ft short box size.

[dukhntr]

I have an 05 Quad (Cummins) and before that an 02 Quad(gas). In both cases, I have had 4 adults (and in one case 4 adults and 2 dogs) for the trip to Canada duck hunting. I have ridden in the back seats for over 300 miles at a time, and while likely not as comfortable as a Mega cab, it was not uncomfortable. I was 6' and 265 back then. I say buy the quad. Get the Cummins, you won't regret it! I have 150K + miles on mine, and have yet to do anything to the engine, other than that pesky #4 fuel line, which was about $75.00.

Hope this helps.

dukhntr

[randerson]

I am on my third Quad cab ram since (03,06,10) The mega cab is nice but I fell it was not needed since I will be in the driver seat most of the time but we did ride 4 adults on a longer trip when I got my 10 and no one complained 09 has a crew cab 1500 but the bed will be 5ft 7" where the quad cab gives you a 6ft 4" bed I liked the size of the 1500 crew but didn't want to go with the shorter bed