I have been using a Karcher 3000 psi, gas powered, for years. About a year ago I purchased a 1500 psi electric Karcher to tide me over while the gas one was under repair. Since then I never have used the gas washer on my vehicles. Here are my pros and cons of each:
GAS
++ If you have other jobs around the house, especially stubborn stains on concrete, this is the way to go.
- Will SEVERELY damage stuff on your vechicle if used wrong. (I punctured a tire once, belive it or not)
- My Karcher is constantly under repair (4th one I have owned.)
- A hassle to bring out, if you wash your car often.
- Your neighbors will love the noise if you use it in the evening....
ELECTRIC
+ Never, at least for me, breaks down
+ Quiet
+ Easy to set-up
+ Small size
+ Can be used in an enclosed garage
+ Does, in my opinion, the same job the gas will do on a vehicle.
+++ AFFORDABLE, to most...
Good luck.....