I've been pretty blessed with my Dodge's reliability, I have to say. I paid $6000 for it with 70,000 miles on it in 1998. The only actual "repair" that I've ever had to deal with is rebuilding the injector pump at 220,000 miles. Brakes, tires, a water pump and radiator, ball joints, and the aforementioned injectors have been the extent of its needs. With around 420,000 miles on the clock, I would still jump in and drive it across the U.S., if I was so inclined to do so. I'm in the truck around $12,000, which includes the purchase price. It truly has been the best vehicle I have ever owned.