Question to all the welders out there!!!
If you buy a flux core only welder and it's just that. Mig/gas allows you to run either. Flux core is easier to repair dirty (to a point) metal with and is more forgiving say on frame rails. You can always turn down a 175 Amp and up 220 welder adj using by using smaller wire for sheet metal plus most everybody has a dryer outlet to plug it in to. A 110v light weight welder can only be turned up so far.BTW They are good to use for tacking heavier parts together and then using a cheap 250 Amp buzz box (ac stick) to complete welding.
No matter which (the first one) one you chose to buy, as you get better it doesn't take long to out grow it. At least that's the excuse I tell the wife ;D