Opinions please! 1996 Dodge Ram

I just went to lunch with my friend. 5.2 auto. 245,000 miles, Ive borrowed it on occasion. With this many miles it needs some work, Cracked dash, the fan switch is intermittent, and the rear axle is making a bit of noise.
But at 245,000 wouldn't your butt be tired too?
Don't get me wrong I'm sure it has need some work along the way, but everything does.
I have heard that guys that do a lot of towing have had trouble with the O/D getting beat up, the V10 and diesel versions had a beefier O/D trans.

I'd buy one.