Looking to upgrade my air compressor

[ninjamunky85]

Right now I've got the HF 3 gallon 1/3 hp oilless pancake compressor. I've been getting by with it for the last few years now but I really want something more. This compressor barely does what I need it to do, it takes way too long to get to it's 100 psi max, and the 3 gallon tank looses pressure too fast... At least it's been reliable and gets the job done, it's just not ideal.

I don't want to go with a big air compressor because space is an issue, although I could make the space if I needed to, but I also don't want to spend that much $$$ anyway. I was doing some searching on c-list and I thought I found some compressors that would fit my needs, but after looking at the reviews I'm not so sure. Here's what I've been looking at

https://columbus.craigslist.org/tls/4947279207.html

https://columbus.craigslist.org/tls/4947313340.html

https://columbus.craigslist.org/tls/4947306239.html

All three look like they would meet my needs,.. I'm not running any air tools although I do use an air gun, but then when I look at reviews online they are all so-so at best. The porter cable seems to get the least bad reviews, but I could just buy a new one for $50 more so...

Then I was thinking about getting one of the better HF models. Unfortunately the 25% off coupon doesn't work for compressors but at least I'd be getting a new product that I could return if it didn't work.

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-horsepower-6-gallon-150-psi-oilless-pancake-compressor-67696.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-gal-2-hp-125-psi-twin-tank-air-compressor-60567.html


What would you do?

 

[d.mcfarland]

Get an oiled unit for ~$120. They are the black ones.

 

[CompressorPros.com]

Although I only sell new compressors, I come across some deals from manufacturers from time to time. Do you know how much air you are looking for (CFM)?