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I owned a 2001 Dodge DRW LB 3500 and pulled my 3402RL with it to Arizona and back, and had pulled a trailer and smaller 5er many miles during the 10 years I owned it. It had the 6 speed manual transmission and had 350,000 miles on it when I traded it in.
The only tranny issues were just before I traded it the synchromesh was failing between 3 - 4 and 4 - 5 gears. Never replaced the clutch or throughout bearing in all those miles. Dodge now uses a different standard transmission from the 01'.
I now have a 2012 Dodge DRW LB 3500 with Auto Transmission and so far am very pleased with it.
It is understandable that GM, Ford and Dodge owners will believe they have all made the right choice and will recommend their choice. A whole lot depends on the previous owner if you are buying used.
There should be some decent deals on 2009 or newer used units.
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