I've been thinking about purchasing a mig welder with my tax return, any recommendations as to which one to buy? Mostly I will be wanting to learn how to weld exahust, intake mani's, and misc car stuff. I just don't know what to go with. Anyone have one that they would recommend? Thanks.

With most off the shelf MIG welders, you are not going to be effectively weld AL, and Intake Manifolds are aluminum.

Take a look at Hobarts, sold through Northern Tool I believe. They make good units for entry level applications.

i like this question. was gonna ask the same thing for a future purchase

Thanks for the reply. I have been looking at these two

http://www.lowes.com/pd_256723-1703-K2481-1_0__?productId=1072947&Ntt=mig+welder&pl=1¤tURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dmig%2Bwelder

http://cgi.ebay.com/HOBART-HANDLER-187-MIG-WELDER-NEW-500525-Free-Ship-/290508541348?pt=BI_Welders&hash=item43a3a88da4

damn. r they really that expensive? i've seen em for more than half that

Good topic.
I've browsed northen tool site, good prices I like their tig's.

Been really considering the Lincoln 180c with the spool gun on top of that for welding al, but I don't know about that from reading the reviews. Looks good except for the aluminum part.

Lincoln is a good brand with excellent service.

i bought a hobart 140. haven't welded much to give an idea on how well it does.

Have a Lincoln 125 converted to mig.... love it. In hindsight should have gotten the 140 ($50 cheaper if counting the 125's conversion kit).