Garage Lift's, educate me please! Options

[Ferg]

Fergwife and I are house shopping right now, and I got the OK for a garage lift for the new place. I'm just starting to do my research and think I want a 2 post lift for ease of working on the car (wheels suspended) But... I'm finding that 4inch base of concrete is a must, and doubt that newer homes around here have that. So I may have to go the 4 post route, My plans and hopes are 3 cars in 2 car garage, and minor 914 work made easier.

Those with lifts (Gint, Jim, ect) have any insight for me on types of lifts, good experiences with certain companys ect.

TIA (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

Ferg.

[Porsche Rescue]

Just checked my lift and the "foot print" is 8' 6" wide.
If you have 11' or more ceiling you are in great shape. You can go to max height and stand easily under the car. I can't do that, so have to stoop a bit for some jobs. With a fairly short garage you might have to back the car on for storage so the open door will clear. My 914 will go on frontwards but I have to back my 911 and 928 on to clear the door when open. You can also raise the tracks some to get more clearance.
I have an Autolifters M6000, 3rd one I've owned and I recommend it. Made in Kansas. I'm sure others are good as well. I had a jack tray with my first ones but don't have one now. Cost about $100 extra but allows lifting suspension or supporting engine for trans removal. I now use a small floor jack on the ramp to lift my 914 at the jacking donut for wheel removal/suspension work.