We bought a 1998 dodge diesel last may. We love it very much, went back to montana this summer with no problems at all,we did get the 5speed,which we love but have heard from quite a few people that the 5th gear will go out in them but heard that its an easy fix for them. They are definately a rough rider but hell your in a truck is what i say. It pulls like a dream with the 28ft goose neck trailer on board and with the exhaust brake I hardly ever use the brakes going down passes. Good luck