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I have also been doing some research.
Stay away from the axial pumps, and try to go with a triplex pump. It will be the difference between a washer lasting 3 years or 15 years. Home depot had a smokin deal on a dewalt unit. 3800 psi and 3.5 GPM... 50 foot hose.

they had it on for 899 and then you got a 150$ instant rebate.

I went into hotsy and ran out.. LOL the washers are the best in the industry there, but spendy!
 

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I bought a Dewalt 3835 from Home Depot. 3800 psi, 3.5 GPM It is dangerous. I can see why the wand is so long. It's got the 50 foor hose, but I think I am gonna get a reel for it because it is a cheap stiff plastic one.
 

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We picked up the Karcher from Costco as well about a month ago. OMG I FREAKIN LOVE OUR PRESSURE WASHER!!!!!! I wish someone would have told me how fun owning a pressure washer was!!!! Why didn't you guys tell me????? It is my new favorite summer toy!! We have had no issues yet and I have washed pretty much everything we have with it so far! Jan
 

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We picked up the Karcher from Costco as well about a month ago. OMG I FREAKIN LOVE OUR PRESSURE WASHER!!!!!! I wish someone would have told me how fun owning a pressure washer was!!!! Why didn't you guys tell me????? It is my new favorite summer toy!! We have had no issues yet and I have washed pretty much everything we have with it so far! Jan

Karcher, solid.
 

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Wife was sick of hearing me talk about it so she brought home the Costco Karcher Honda unit.. So far so good.. Little longer hose and reel to spool it up on and i'm styling..
 

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I went into hotsy and ran out.. LOL the washers are the best in the industry there, but spendy!
I just bought a hotsy this year for the shop, 250v, diesel heater, 3.5gpm and 3000psi. It was a bit pricey but it works amazing. I would try to stick with a washer that is electric and has a hose reel. set it up permanently with water hose and power and just flip a switch and your washing. I ran gas powered units for years and always had to drag out a hose, make sure it had fuel and listen to the noisy thing the whole time. then wrap up the hoses and put away. with it being such a hassle I would still take my vehicles to the car wash and use it mainly for the toys. how lazy did that sound! anyway just my $.02
 

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I just bought a hotsy this year for the shop, 250v, diesel heater, 3.5gpm and 3000psi. It was a bit pricey but it works amazing. I would try to stick with a washer that is electric and has a hose reel. set it up permanently with water hose and power and just flip a switch and your washing. I ran gas powered units for years and always had to drag out a hose, make sure it had fuel and listen to the noisy thing the whole time. then wrap up the hoses and put away. with it being such a hassle I would still take my vehicles to the car wash and use it mainly for the toys. how lazy did that sound! anyway just my $.02

I agree with going electric. My neighbour sold me a brand new unit he got at an auction.(peavey mart $500 sticker) for $200. Just flip the switch. I joined all the hoses I had laying around together for about 50-60' total. I have a honda 4hp washer and I hate it. Will sell for cheap or trade for quantity of Twisted Tea. Lol
 
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