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
I have a '95 Ford Ranger with 310,000 that still get 20 to 21mpg. I was hoping to get the same kind of mileage with the Cummins to help offset the higher cost of diesel plus I've always wanted a Dodge diesel. The one I just bought was babied according to the original owner (85,000 miles) and it looks well cared for. I'll use it for hunting/trapping and anything else important. I don't have a heavy foot and once I change a few things I hope it will last me till the bucket gets kicked.
Thanks for all the comments.
