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i want an airbrush for vehicles and base coating for the most part. maybe later on i would want a good one for fine detail but i like using brushes for that. Hoping to get one in a month or so.

This will be a very informative video for you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=6NxHXwOWn94

Don't just jump to a crappy AB, get a good 1 to start. No point in wasting money for a beginner brush, ya know? I just picked up a Badger 105 Patriot off Amazon, after wasting my time with a crappy siphon-feed AB.

Also, a lot of people seem biased towards 1 brand or another. Try to look at the reviews of anything you may be interested in, check the price of parts, if there's a warranty, etc.
At the same time, invest in an air compressor WITH A TANK, and preferably with a built in pressure regulator (no regulator? Get 1). This could be a little 1 gallon pancake compressor from Sears if you want (Mine was $55 from Walmart). Some people suggest larger, but it depends on how often and how long you plan on using your brush. If you end up brushing a lot, investigate a moisture trap. Don't waste your time on canned air. You'll regret every aspect of the purchase.

Also check the reviews on any particular compressor you may be interested in. Oil or Oil-less? How loud is it? Have there been a lot of defects in that model? etc.

Keep a sharp eye, you don't want to invest your hard earned money into any piece of crap equipment that you'll end up throwing away later.

Brushes I've heard good things about:
Badger 105 Patriot
Paache Talon
Iwata HP-C

I also suggest you check out this post:
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/423144.page#3789537
Do a few searches here on Dakka about other people asking the same thing, and the advice they were given.
Good luck.

I have used an airbrushed for many years for artwork and models. You are going to get a lot of opinions about which airbrush to get. I would recommend either Badger Patriot, Model 105 or a Iwata HP-CS for model work. They are both gravity feed and have a nozzle size suited to spaying properly reduced model paints. Get a compressor as those cans of propellent don't last long and freeze up as you are spraying with them. I would stay away from cheep 'knock off' airbrushes as parts are hard to get and the quality isn't the same as a name brand one. Check out Coast airbrush or Chicago Airbrush Supply for good prices.

I have recently purchased an Iwata HP-CS i have just started airbrushing a few days ago.

This brush is fun and easy to use!
I highly suggest this one, it may be $110 ish but its worth the price this thing is great.

I havent used any other airbrushes but this thing rocks.

Yet another vote for the HP-CS from me super starter airbrush.

Horst was the one that convinced me of it, and I am so happy I went with the advice. As said in my earlier one the thing is so awesome.