I know this thread is about 2- and 4-post lifts but when I was looking for a lift, I thought a scissor lift was the right one for me. I ended up buying a used Hydra-Lift (Canadian made but no longer in business) and am very happy with it. It has over 6' of clearance under the car when fully extended.
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The main part of my garage is wide enough for two vehicles and there is enough space between them to move the toolbox or engine hoist from one end to the other. If I had a 2/4 post lift, I don't think there would be room between the vehicles to move things. As someone else mentioned, there is not one perfect hoist that has no drawbacks. A scissor lift is yet another option, and as 12swinger mentioned, it has the safety advantage of a 4 post. That was a big plus when I was trying to figure out which type to get.
