i have a 04 3500 Chevy diesel it has 100k miles same brake pads, never been to the dealer for repair , i get avrg 14 mpg, i used this truck to tow my 38' cig top gun , i recently but 40' skater my Chevy tow it fine, but it didn't look right, so i but new international cxt its OK to look at ,but the Chevy tow it way better