Quote Originally Posted by 'heyaz',index.php?page=Thread&postID=190314#post19 0314
I use a pally and like it so far. I like the buffs and blessing, and I have the option of playing her as ret or holy some day if I wanna split off of the group.

You don't need a dedicted healer for a paladin either, I use 4x elemental and just spam a couple lesser healing waves.

I think they are all pretty viable overall, I'd make whatever you prefer the most. Sometimes I wish I had a warrior or a DK. Warrior being my old main, I would respec and play her solo in a hearthbeat. Paladin on the other hand, I don't care too much for ret and I enjoy healing with a priest or resto shaman a lot more
I would base your decision on this - dual spec. I have a feeling both make great tanks. Leveling up is not difficult so all that really matters is what you do at 80. So, IMO it comes down to what off spec you prefer.

Definitely level the paladin to 55 though in case you want to switch to DK. Unless you want a different class to be available of course (I suppose this could also be a factor in your decision, i.e., if you want to have something like a mage or lock to go back to level up some day).