Parents just picked up a 14 laramie 6 speed and she runs pretty damn good for stock. And the exhaust brake works great. Drove a 15,14,13 ford before we found the dodge. Interiors and ride arnt quite as nice but both are great trucks. Just preferr a 6 speed. I was looking into new fords, pretty sure this truck is steering me toward a 15 2500 with black appearance package.