Nice Ram! Why would you even consider a chevy?
IDK, my old company had Civvy trucks and had good luck with them so when the time came for a truck for myself(self-employed) I went with the 2005 2500HD 6.0L 4x4 with extra cab and utility boxes on the back for 31500 new. I priced a comparable ford and dodge and it was insane. Maybe i'll step up to a dodge when the time comes.
No on the dash, but I already needed some tie rods and bushings replaced at 32K, and i don't plow, go figure. I just hit 36K this month. I bought it in Nov of 2004.
Tom