I aint owned a gas pickup since '93. All have been Dodge so I cant really speak from first hand experience too much on other brands. IMO Dodge went to chit in 98.5 w/ the 24 valve, as far as maintenance-free running. I've had two diesels in the driveway the last three or four years, one being a 96 4x4 that I drive. We bought an 06 dually a couple of weeks ago. Sweeeet ride, six speed, and a trailer draggin sob. I only drove it home, so I couldnt say what it's getting right now, but I'm gonna guess about fourteen w/ a 28 ft. horse trailer that's tall and eight wide. Like pulling a wind sock. If you even think you want a Dodge you need to buy one right forkin NOW. I mean get your azz down there tomorrow. Unless you'll qualify for 0%, then you got time. But if not, try to get in on the employee discount+rebates. You should be able to take them down to 78% of list or so. I'm talking a little over 30 for a Dodge dually four door w/ High Output Cummins-six speed.