I have a 1997 2500 4x4 with the diesel engine, manual transmission, and 231,000 miles. I bought the truck brand new and it has been the best vehicle I have ever owned. I have never had an engine problem and am still on the original clutch. Have had to replace the usual wear parts like ball joints, but the only thing that has outright broke on the truck was the gas gauge at 100,000 miles. I didn't even bother fixing it. I just set my trip meter and fill up every 500 miles. You better believe I will buy another one, not to replace my old buddy, but to replace my wife's minivan!
