The X-Trail would have accomodated the box for the scope, just that I couldn't fold either of the seats down as we had both kiddies in the car.
Insofar as which star, it was about 10pm (in Adelaide), looking east...at least in an easterly direction
, and if I had to guess, approx. 45 deg up (sorry not up to spec yet with any astro terms).
We'll have to organise a road trip to Morgan or Mannum for an overnight camp and check out the stars in a more darker surrounding.