The 4.7L can be a good engine, but requires FREQUENT oil changes or else it WILL let go on you. The 5.7L has been a decent engine, but I would avoid the early ones with the MDS system that drops back to a 4 cylinder. DODGE had some issues with it early on. The 45RFE and 545RFE trannies are pretty good trannies unlike the dodges of yesteryear. The 9 1/4 rear end used in the trucks can be troublesome as I used to rebuild a few of them when I worked for DODGE. And then there is the interiors that are all plastic and are KNOWN for squeaks and rattles. The new ones with the 4.7L/5.7L aren't horrible trucks, but there is a reason why they are cheaper than GM and FORD.
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2011 SUNDANCE B20CCR SKIFF, 2011 YAMAHA 90HP 4 STROKE, 2011 KARAVAN SINGLE AXLE ALUMINUM TRAILER, LOWRANCE ELITE-7 HDI, MINN KOTA RIPTIDE TROLLING MOTOR
2000CC HYDRA-SPORT 225+HP EVINRUDE SOLD 
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