Thoughts on a mid size pickup?

I swear by Dakotas.

5.2 has much better power and only slightly worse MPG than 3.9

...plus you'll very quickly realize it's almost like working on your Dart.

All the LA based Magnums can live well past 175,000 miles.

I'd stay away from the "x.7" motors esp the 4.7.

Crew cab 97-2002 have issues with window winder cable guides breaking a LOT.

Worst issue IMO is heater core above rad fill which causes failure of core which requires removal of dash to replace.