Opinions on Dodge diesel

Hey guys, Im in the market for a new(used) truck to replace my current DD(rusty subaru). I need the capacity of a 3/4 ton, because i want to be able to use a deck and haul two sleds in the winter time. I want to go with a diesel as big gas trucks suck(literally).
The motors in the ford are horrible for reliabilty, and ive never really been a chevy guy.
So Ive been looking around for a late 04 to an early 07 2500 or 3500 Quad cab 4X4 with the 5.9 cummins. I want to stay away from the newer 6.7 for modification reasons:D. I know that the front end of these trucks are notorious for being hard on ball joints and bearings, but does anyone have any other expierences with these trucks? I need something that is going to be fairly reliable, as im going to be doing alot of traveling in the coming year. Opinions needed.

Jay

Ps: dont worry, im keeping the Stang:nice:

What's the expression? Opinions are like pickup trucks, every a**hole's got one?

Good luck in your choice. If you're a glass is half full guy, then you can't go wrong, and if you're a glass is half empty guy, then they all suck.

Adam