1999 Dodge Ram 4X4 1500 5.2 Gas Engine - 184,xxx+ hard heavy boat towing miles - Towing I see about 8 mpg on a good day. Normal driving, not towing, It does about 10-12. It hasn't seen daily driver duty in several years, except for snow, and has been amazing. It will sometimes sit for weeks or a month or two at a time and always fires right up. Some normal suspension stuff wearing out and one water pump, and normal maintenance. It's been awesome considering what I put it through.
I would drive it anywhere. Needs tires though. As much as I love the truck, an upgrade is coming soon. I will be doing a Escalade EXT (the truck/Avalanche one) in the spring or summer.