I'm looking to get my first bandsaw. I haven't had luck in the used market ($900 for a 14 inch low end jet...), so looking at the new market.

Key things I'm looking for:
* Resaw capacity of at least 12''
* Buy once cry once is OK--wife won't let me buy a second one or replace this one anytime soon. Still would prefer to stay in the $1-2k range (preferably the low end)
* 110V is a must, I only have 1 220 outlet and that's for the 8'' jointer
* I have a relatively small garage (20x20) that we park a car in, so small-ish footprint and easily moveable base is a very nice to have

I have a few options I've narrowed it down to:

17''

Grizzly 2HP, 110V / pre-wired 220V (I will need to re-wire to 110V)
Grizzly G0513 - Aluminum Trunnions | $1,250 (super sale at 16% off, most affordable 17'' bandsaw I see on the market)
Grizzly G0513X2 - Cast-Iron Trunnions | $1525 (are cast-iron trunnions worth $300?)
Grizzly G0513X2BF - Foot brake | $1795 (is a foot brake worth $300?)

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14''
Grizzly G0817 - 2HP, 110V | $1649 (seems expensive compared to the 17'' line, no?)
Rikon 10-326 - 14'', 1.75HP, 110V | $1439 (on sale right now, seems like build quality is better than Grizzly?)
Laguna - I am not considering laguna because none of their saws are on sale right now.
Jet - I'm convinced I would go with the 14'' Rikon over the Jet that's also on sale.

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Do any of these options jump out to any of you?
I'm wondering if a 17'' is worth the extra space & price. As well, I'm wondering if the Aluminum Trunnions are *that* much of a dealbreaker. There's a pretty big savings over the cast iron with the sale going on.

Lots to navigate in this space... any help is appreciated. Thanks