According to my endless research, it looks like the dodge's kinda suck if you don't get the diesel. Everywhere I've read said the gas 1500/2500 feel like they have no power, and get horrible mileage. If you want a full size gas truck it looks like the F150 or the Tundra is the way to go.Sorry to hijack the thread, but I am looking for my first big truck also, and had been looking at a Ram 1500 Hemi. Sounds a lot like you guys are mainly diesel guys. It there a big reason for this? I don't think I will ever tow anything heavier that a couple of MX bikes or a bed full of DH bikes. I just like the idea of a Hemi because of the muscle car heritage. Never had anything bigger than a 2.3 petrol, so it will be a big jump!