I know this has been covered before, but I wanted to provide my own viewpoint. We have a single car garage, attached and I've been looking for a lift for a while. As I saw it:
Option 1: was spend around $15k and build another stall next to the existing garage and then have a dedicated two post lift.
Option 2: Get a maxjax (smaller) two post lift
Option 3: Scissor lift
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Option 1: The issue with option 1 is money. 'nuff said.
Option 2: I think the maxjax is a good product but just not what I needed for my application. I don't have the room in the garage for the posts. I know they are movable but the width issue in the single stall ruled out the maxjax.
Option 3: I picked up a used bendpak for $1300 delivered to the house. The mfg date on the unit is 6/11 and it had all the adapters. Not a steal but cheaper than brand new.
Lessons learned / viewpoint:
I've just had the lift for the weekend and I'm already confident in my decision. It's a squeeze when the car is on the lift and in the garage, the two post would not have worked. My main concern with the scissor lift was stability. I haven't seen anyone comment on how stable the car is, if they tried to bounce the car on the lift, etc. I lifted my car about 1.5 feet and then started pushing / rocking the car. There was a little movement but nothing more than other full size two post lifts I've used before. I then moved to the front of the car and pushed up and pulled down. Again, a little movement but nothing more than what I've seen before. I felt confident to raise the car to full height and try again. Same results, the lift was very stable. Anytime arms are used to lift a any vehicle placement is key. Here are a few pictures of the 740il (4500 lbs. sedan) on the lift.
I can't say enough good things about it. Make sure you have a 20amp circuit (I also have 220 in the garage but using the lift on 110) and you're good to go.
Hope this helps someone with their decision.
Option 1: was spend around $15k and build another stall next to the existing garage and then have a dedicated two post lift.
Option 2: Get a maxjax (smaller) two post lift
Option 3: Scissor lift
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Option 1: The issue with option 1 is money. 'nuff said.
Option 2: I think the maxjax is a good product but just not what I needed for my application. I don't have the room in the garage for the posts. I know they are movable but the width issue in the single stall ruled out the maxjax.
Option 3: I picked up a used bendpak for $1300 delivered to the house. The mfg date on the unit is 6/11 and it had all the adapters. Not a steal but cheaper than brand new.
Lessons learned / viewpoint:
I've just had the lift for the weekend and I'm already confident in my decision. It's a squeeze when the car is on the lift and in the garage, the two post would not have worked. My main concern with the scissor lift was stability. I haven't seen anyone comment on how stable the car is, if they tried to bounce the car on the lift, etc. I lifted my car about 1.5 feet and then started pushing / rocking the car. There was a little movement but nothing more than other full size two post lifts I've used before. I then moved to the front of the car and pushed up and pulled down. Again, a little movement but nothing more than what I've seen before. I felt confident to raise the car to full height and try again. Same results, the lift was very stable. Anytime arms are used to lift a any vehicle placement is key. Here are a few pictures of the 740il (4500 lbs. sedan) on the lift.
I can't say enough good things about it. Make sure you have a 20amp circuit (I also have 220 in the garage but using the lift on 110) and you're good to go.
Hope this helps someone with their decision.
