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7.3 is a workhorse, easy to work on and maintain it, mechanics love it.
Dieselpower magazine has an issue now that cover every 6.0 problem year by year.
I would go with a 7.3 but you should know that you wont be racing 6.0's around or Cummins for that matter, it ain't for that.
But it will give you plenty of life and trouble free driving.
Anybody that has a 7.3 and knows about all of the diesels out there are keeping theirs for sure. Even Wikipedia says that the 7.3 is one of the best diesel engines out there!
You should pay around $15-20k for a nice one.
If you want to lift it later, get a 4x4 because the 4x2 can only get so much lift.
Do the "puffing" test: open the hood, remove the oil filler cap, go and start the truck and then put the palm of your hand over the open filler , almost closing it with your hand. You should NOT have a puffing pressure, specially with the engine cold.
Have fun and let us know what you bought!!
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2000  F-350 7.3 PS ,4R100 Lariat Dually
http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/z...DSC02732-1.jpg
4x2 LB 3.73 gears, 115k miles(better than new)
6" Fabtech lift w/ duall steering stabilizers
22.5 polished Freightliner wheels
Triple Clutch Triple Bearings Billet Low stall Converter.
Wicked Wheel
Full Turbo back 4'' exhaust,
Triple Autometer Phantom gauges on pillar,
Now using SCT 100hp Performance tune. 
Wastegate disconnected for now...
2005 front clip.
Train horns.
Zoodad mod.
CFM-plus
CCV rerouted
S&B CAI
IC pipe ceramic coated w/ foil delete
Inlet heater deleted.
3 tv's + Backup Camera,DVD,Nav.,Satelite Music.
Jason smooth topper.
Here but not installed: 4'' Ported Housing,ATS 1.00 a/r, non-ebv pedestal and outlet,turbo master actuator,203 thermo.,billet thermo. inlet.,TRU Cool tranny cooler (no time  )
Pictures: http://photobucket.com/2000_F350
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