Buffer/Polisher Question???

[LowchevyII]

So i've been looking into getting a buffer/polisher to get some better results and take some stress off my hands, but i'm curious what you guys would recommend. Ive been told the makita 9227c/cy is a good one but at about 200 bucks its a bit pricey. Anything you guys would say would be as good if not better that isnt 200 bucks or is that about hte going rate?

thanks

--Jeff