Sorry, it's just plain silly to spend $200+ on an "airbrush-only" compressor.
A small pancake, hotdog or twin'stack compressor give you SOOOOOO many more options:
You said you want to use it to blow off your car? Forget totally about it if you get an airbrush comp., it doesn't have a reservoir tank & spits out only enough air to run an airbrush (not much!!). I could clean my Maxx from across the room w/my Emglo!!!
Will you EVER want to run a nail gun, stapler/brad nailer, fill your car/bike tires, inflate a pool/toy??? NGH with a toy compressor.
And they're a LOT cheaper if you shop around!!!
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90385
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90385
Yes, they're louder, but they RARELY 'fire up' when airbrushing, as there's so much compressed air on tap! Airbrush compressors are running ALL THE TIME, as they don't have a reservoir.
Dunno how old you are, Tweedy, but if your a youngster, your pop might even help you buy it, as he'd love having one. If your older, you WILL use it for lots of things around your house.
Be smart here, look at the bigger picture!!
Dean