I bought my 99 dodge ram 2500 slot quad cab 4x4 diesel new and now have over 320,000 miles on it. I have done a lot to it over the years to make it more reliable than original. Most people don't and that's where all the negativity comes from. Start off by replacing all the weak points of the vehicle when the time comes to replace it, only replace with better parts and you won't be sorry. Here's my list: power chip from stock 230 hp up to 350hp and 700 plus torque. Before that upgrade transmission and torque converter to handle the power, not much more money than your stock transmission that came in the truck. Upgrade your exhaust to 5" and upgrade your pickup fuel pump to an AirDog fuel and water separator. The stock transmission and torque converter will never handle more power than what came with the vehicle. Bigger exhaust will let the truck breath easier with the added power. Power chip gave the truck the power it should have had in the first place. The Air Dog system has a lifetime warranty and will replace your stock pickup pump which was junk to begin with. I just replaced the Air Dog pump after it went out recently and the company replaced it for free. Was installed about 10 years ago, try that with your stock pickup pump from dodge. Also replaced the front axle with one from an 2001 dodge. Better calipers and brakes.

Plenty of power and torque. Easy to work on for the DIY guys. Upgades are fairly simple to install and plenty of room under the hood to navigate.

Trucks super awsome and can tow anything anywhere and super reliable the truck feels like your riding in heaven with the dodge suspension perfect truck.