looking for opinions on what to buy.
 

i'm going to be trading in my lease on a diesel. looking at crew cabs and trying to be close to 250 a month or less. here are the three options i have found so far, based on mileage, price, and engine which would be best. Also if anyone know a good powerstroke mechanic in seattle area that be great to!
2001 Ford F250 Lariat, $14,995 - Cars.com

2000 Ford F-350 SD Lariat Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD 7.3L Turbo Diesel 4x4

2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty SD 156 XLT 4WD - Everett WA - Bayside Auto Sales

I'd stay away from the 05 :w2:

The 05 has the dreaded 6.0 but is a very good and will make good power IF you are willing to get head studs and egr cooler and all the other little things they need done to be reliable there is a guy with a 04 thats puting down 700-800 hp with his 6.0 with not to much "money" to make it reliable but if you not wanting to bullet proof the motor the 7.3 in the 2000 is already there and can make some stupid power as well with the right attitude adjustment bolth will be awesome

Get the 2000 the f350 front ends are much better