Best vacuum for under $40?

[DM616]

I'm not looking to spend much (no more than $40) but I just want a quick vacuum that can actually PICK UP CRUMBS!!

It's annoying to buy terrible vacuums with virtually no sucking power.

Any suggestions?

[Alex22]

Unless you find a very good deal or go find one in a yard/garage sale flea market? You will not find a new one with enough suction power.
Trust me i know the feeling it feels like the cheap vaccums just push the crumbs around. Im actually on same boat but were gona have to invest some 65 dollars at least.

[Bunky]

I would look for a better grade used one for that price.

[bmwgalore]

I got a shop-vac 5hp that cost me around $45, works wonders!
It does wet and dry extremelly well, no loss of suction whatsoever (I use it on daily basis)

No point in spending more than that really.

[Bill1234]

I use a Rigid shop vac. You can get a small one for around 40 bucks and all the add ons. I would definately buy the slanted piece as it is great for in between the seats

[Ford2000]

I have a Rigid one love it

[ShineTimeDetail]

Get the ridgid 5 HP small shop vac at HD.

[conthedon]

its no miracle worker but I use hoover road rat wet/dry vacuum $20-$30 Model # L2020 12v socket. I have never used it on anything wet (as I have not needed to), but it gets the job done.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

I have a 12 gallon 6 horsepower Shop-Vac that I got fom Lowes and I love it. You really should spend a bit more a get a Vac with some Oomph behind it.

[Shawn T.]

I picked up a Ridgid 4 HP wet/dry on wheels that I use for $90. I love it. It's easy to travel with and works wonders with plenty of power.

[Frenchie]

Wal Mart has a Shop Vac for 30 bucks that is 2.5HP and heck I dont know maybe 2 gallons or something. Anyways, I bought it to keep in the boathouse at my family's lakehouse and ended up liking it so much I brought it home. I use it pretty often on my own vehicle and also when I go camping etc. I have used it on quite a few details as well with no problems. It's not a workhorse, but for the size and price of it. It's hard to beat.

[Alex22]

Where u guys live? I live in california and cheapest i found in my local hd,lowes is 50 dollar shop-vac plus tax is around $55-60 :( nothing thats close to 40 except ones under 1.7 hp

[Detailchick]

You can try looking on Craigslist, I just got a used RIDGID WD4522 for $40 in great condition with all the attachments and manual, I definetly got lucky. some pawn shops carry alot of tools too but Craigslist is usually where I look first.

[DM616]

Ah I just checked CL.

Someone is selling the Rigid 5HP (listed May 6th) for $50. Hopefully they still have it and I can grab it for $40 :P.

[BorisC]

Maybe look online for a reconditioned unit.