Dennis81082: I now have 130,000 miles on my 1996 Dodge diesel 4x4 with 5 speed manual transmission.
I am a notorious non-hotrodder and I get 23 to 24 miles per gallon on the highway.
I leave my ten ply traction tires on it year round.
I only use it for fishing and Hunting type excursions.
It has been trouble free and very reliable.
The radio/cd player has much difficulty with control knobs not working - no fun this and this is rampant on this years trucks.
But other than that I think you are gonna love your Dodge Cummins.
I hope this truck lasts me the rest of my life (I baby it).
BUT... if I were to win the lottery I would NOT buy another diesel!
The reason being is I just hate paying the diesel prices which are assbackwards from reality!
Todays latest gas engined trucks are said to get 200,000 miles on an engine before overhaul is considered.
Good luck with your new to you rig.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy
