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Not a Ram but a Durango. 182k miles. New radiator at 174k and a new pinion bearing a couple weeks ago. Alternator and starter were replaced about 6 months ago. If I drive it I get about 17 mixed (more highway than city) with the 318. The new motors are so much better.

We have the tow package so the heavy duty cooling and transmission cooler so we haven't had any issues with that and have used it for towing.

On the way from CA to WI it got 13.5 with a car on the back.

Dad has always had the big Dodge Maxivans for work. Take care of them and they last forever.

You take your chances with a minivan though. They had two transmission issues. One at 167k miles and another van at 85k miles. They have had a minivan since they came out.

The pentastar 6 is a great motor but probably not the best in the truck even with the 8 speed. Not much worse mileage with the hemi and 8 speed.

The local dealer here gives you a lifetime warranty on the drivetrain no extra cost.

I have a friend that has a 1500 with a hemi and loves it. About 60k miles on it now with no issues.