My brother is still buying Dodges, at least the last three were... But he doesn't keep them long term at all... My Dodge hasn't been so reliable, I like the Cummins, I just wish it didn't have a Dodge wrapped around it!
The most reliable I own, is a "12" Chevy, with 252,000 on it (gas engine) and counting. So far (other than brakes, tires ect..) it has had a throttle position sensor, a relay, shocks and one wheel bearing! Everything else is original, starter, alt., tranny, EVERYTHING else hasn't been touched, still doesn't burn oil and it starts, runs and drives like the day I bought it.
My other two Chevys trucks are on track to be good trucks too.
Gas here us $2.50 to 2.60, diesel is $3.00 to 3.10 per gallon! That a big difference!
BTW, in all the trucks I've bought, I've yet to have one have an noticeable increase in fuel economy after is "broken in"...
SR