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If you want to keep your budget below $1100 and achieve a decent increase in aperture over the 8" then a 12" is the go. This will be a show stopper with the small car BUT if you are handy with tools and are patient then you could convert this to a truss scope yourself for little extra. If you go that way make sure you have a copy of Kriege and Berry and you should have no worries.