They're quiet. That's the only good thing I'll say about it.

http://forums.thedieselstop.com/ubbthreads/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=2003Drivetrain

"6.0L Power Stroke Engine and Drivetrain
Discussion of the 6.0L Power Stroke diesel engine and drivetrain
in the 2003-Up Super-Duties and Excursions. No gas engine
discussion allowed except on transmissions and drivetrain
that pertain to all models."

You'll get plenty opinions on the new PSD.
BTW, it's "SD" (Super Duty) not "HD" (Heavy Duty.)

--frosty

I recently bought a new 2003 leftover for the $2K rebate. After one month and
two thousand miles, I've had no problems. I didn't let the (deserved) bad press
stop me from buying my truck because of the 100K warranty and the otherwise
strong attributes of the engine/transmission. It really is impressive. Plus,
most of the problems were with earlier builds, and my truck was built late in
the model year.

I just bought a 2004 F250 SD 4x4 FX4 6.0L Diesel Longbed Lariat a month ago.
I already have 1,300 miles on it. Last Friday, 10/24/03, I pulled a 21'
fiberglass boat weighing over 5,000 lbs. and really didn't even know it was
back there. I drives so smooth, so easily, so powerful. Without the boat,
it's a screamer -- 0-60mph in practically nothing flat (rather decent street
competition for the older Mustang 5.4L's, even for a diesel!). :)

The real question is: what do you plan on doing with it? Pulling a boat or
travel trailer? If you're going to be pulling a 5th Wheel, I'd definitely
recommend the F350 Dually (dually not an option on the F250's), as a 5th
Wheel trailer can weigh much more than a regular trailer.

BTW, if you are thinking you might tow a trailer, make sure you get the
truck with the tow package already installed -- it makes getting the
electric brake controller installed much easier, as the wiring, solenoids
and fuses are already installed for you.

--Stuart

Any opinions on 2003 F250 HD 6.0L Diesel?

I might buy one.

thanks,
ph.