I have pretty much the same truck as you but with about 20K more miles and suffered the same temptation. I went so far as test driving a 6.4L. It was real nice, had a manual tranny, and that delicious that new car smell  But I could just not pull the trigger. Instead, I decided to upgrade mine so it would pull like the 6.4 and save the payments up so I can pay cash for a new one in a few years. I have put in the exhaust and intake so far. Next will be the John Wood valve body, diesel manor gauges, and DP Tuner. I have driven a 7.3 with these mods and it felt as strong as a 6.4. Plus better fuel economy and far less complicated.
Not to pick any fights, but it I were serious about a new truck, I would have a long look at the Dodge megacab with the 6.7CTD. Their new auto with exhaust brake drives very nice.
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2003 F250 Lariat 4x4 crew cab, 7.3 PSD, 3.73 limited slip, auto, white and beige, 4" turbo-back stainless Magnaflow, Ford AIS, coolant filter
KDX200, YZ125, XR100, TRX500, KX100
Rage'n 2930-5GLX toy hauler
5 horses of questionable parentage
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