Best sub $100 air compressor?

[DaveM]

I know this has been gone over many times, but I can't find anything recent and I'm sure a lot has changed in terms of models and prices. I have been convinced of the MV50 air comps quality, but prices have risen to around $60 (from $25 a couple years ago). So that puts it closer to some other decent sub $100 compressors.

I have 33x10.50 BFG ATs on my DC Taco. I don't wheel that often and even less where I need to air down, but I want the option.

Is the MV50 still the best value, or are there other choices I should consider?

dave

[hillbillyjake]

i have know other experiences with other compressors but my mv50 has worked flawlessly on sevral occasions.

jake

[mountainpete]

MV50 is the best value for the money. No question about it.

[fetus]

Tsunami Air Compressor (also available at Pep Boys). I'm assuming its the same design/build as the MV-50 above?

http://www.amazon.com/Master-Flow-MF.../dp/B000L9AD2U

[mrstang01]

I'm interested in this too, as I missed the $25 days of the MV-50.

[HenryJ]

MV50 hands down. I aired side by side with a Viair system in Moab. I was faster. I had less to air though, but even then it was at best a tie and I have enough $$ left in my wallet to buy more stuff

I picked up the one I am using in Bend, OR as an open box return for $12.50
I still have a new one (paid $25) in the box as a spare waiting for this one to die. Right now I don't see it happening, so the spare may find its way into the wife's car.

Costco has the twin cylinder version right now. It is priced at $149 , so that puts it just outside the price range.

Sam's Club has the Super Flow MV50 High Volume Compressor for $51.12 right now. That would be my first choice, if I were in the market.

[alfio]

funny how some of these products get *inflated* so fast (sorry, couldn't help it). i looked into both the MV-50/MF-150, can't find ether for less than $78. how did these go from $25 to $79!!!

[GregB_00XJ]

Looks like just what the doctor ordered for me too! Any leads on where to get these in Canada?

[BigSwede]

funny how some of these products get *inflated* so fast (sorry, couldn't help it). i looked into both the MV-50/MF-150, can't find ether for less than $78. how did these go from $25 to $79!!!

If you can find a better compressor for the price then you can complain...bet you can't.

$25 was a ridiculous price for those...I bought two back then . When you compared it to any other $25 compressor at the time, there was simply nothing comparable, just those "250 psi" things that take about a day to inflate one tire.

[AmericaOverland]

funny how some of these products get *inflated* so fast (sorry, couldn't help it). i looked into both the MV-50/MF-150, can't find ether for less than $78. how did these go from $25 to $79!!!

Contact your Congress members and demand an explanation for the decline in the dollar's value. Your dollar is worth less than it was 5 years ago. Please look for the "Gold and Silver" thread to understand more fully why that is. Sorry, I promise not to bring it up here anymore, as I am interested in getting a compressor myself.

Should I get a compressor like that or a battery jump pack that has one incorporated into it?