I would buy a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 to replace the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 I currently have. I have not been impressed with Ford or Chevy (particularly Chevy) products in this work range. We have a 29 ft. trailer that we haul to dog sled races (living quarters, equipment and animal transport) so 4wd power is a premium we highly prize. The current 1500 does a good job and is expected to for awhile; however, should events dictate that these types of vehicles are going away we might invest in a new one to extend the number of years we can maintain our activity.