[Stormchaser]

So I'm deciding to buy a good used truck. I've looking at so many trucks they all look the same after a while. So i'll put it out to you guys......I've got a a budget of 25K and would like a 4x4 that could pull at least 8000lbs or so. Since my budget is where it is, I'll most likely end up buying a truck around years 2005 - 2008. I've looked at the older Lariats, Laramies and the Chev series trucks(whatever their top line is called.) but what i'm missing is some good old CP first hand advice.

For you guys who own these trucks, what do you recommend?
Is there a difference in engine/road noise or are they all kind of on par with each other these days? What made you choose one over the other?

Are there certain years to stay away from? I was reading some of the Ford diesels starting in 2007 are made by international and have had troubles with injectors or such.

Thanks