Fightin words, best transmission, 150/1500 series?

I have a buddy with an early or mid 90s Chevy PU. He has to have a transmission every 70,000 or so and he doesn't tow. He told me that the truck looses 2nd gear. But, he loves that old truck in spite of the known issue. I just want to spend my hard earned cash on a good used vehicle that I can relay on for a while. I'm not overly fond of any brand. My wife has a Chrysler Town and Country van, 2010, that has so far been an excellent vehicle. If the Dodge trucks are this good I'll take one.