I just got a NEW TO ME 2007 Ram 1500 quad cab SLT (SLX duno just under fully loaded pkg) 4X4 for under $15K from a dealer. Love it but with a RAM's there is a little downside, they RUST quick. The 5.7 HEMI has the power to do anything (inc go fishtailing up the road) but also offers the 8,6,4 CYL step down for fuel consumption when en route for HWY and so forth. NOT a Ford fan as I have had them and I could have picked up a 2005 F150 for $5K less than my Ram and still couldn't do it. Even with an extended warranty from the dealer for everything. If I could look at a Toyota FJ or Tundra for all my needs in the right price range then that would have been on the top of my list; Toyota that is...