New or Used Air Compressor?

[TheMudViking]

I am going to start doing my own fluid filming on my 4 vehicles. Ideally, I would see about 4 CFM at 90 PSI. This puts me in the realm of a large portable air compressor, or a stationary. I like the idea of a compressor that has serviceable oil, but so many are oil-free.

Anywho, Ive been looking at new and used models, and see some appealing used compressors near me for about 1/3 to 1/4 of a new unit. Any thoughts on this?

 

[KwikFab]

I am going to start doing my own fluid filming on my 4 vehicles. Ideally, I would see about 4 CFM at 90 PSI. This puts me in the realm of a large portable air compressor, or a stationary. I like the idea of a compressor that has serviceable oil, but so many are oil-free.

Anywho, Ive been looking at new and used models, and see some appealing used compressors near me for about 1/3 to 1/4 of a new unit. Any thoughts on this?

4CFM is easy to reach with many 20-30 gallon compressors found at big box stores.

Depends how much you want to spend but a brand new one (with factory warranty) will run you $400 - 700USD.

That's for a 110v model. Step up to a 220v model, and you'll spend almost the same and get about double the CFMs.

 

[KingGarage]

I bought a 30 gal Kobalt one years ago new and it still works great. Not the best compressor on the block but for the price it's been good.

 

[mikedodge]

One of the portable ones would easily do that. New or used is up to you. Like everything else if you can find used for a decent price in good shape go that route, othwerwise find a place selling new on sale. They are all pretty much the same compressors other then color and name.