Orv: I'd guess the reason a lot of Dodge owners went with the manual was because of the poor dependability of the early autos. With the newer 4 speed autos and the new 6 speed autos the reliability problem seems to be solved. My '05 has a 7 yr./70,000 mile warranty. Also with the '07 Dodge with the 6 speed manual the 6.7 engine is derated from 350/650 to 325/610 hp/torque.
