I have an in-ground flush floor lift. I put it in years ago and have no omni-present structures to deal with or move around. Two and four posts always in the way, single post (like an old service garage) have access areas that can inhibit certain types of work. Max Jax only lift so high. Surface mount scissor lifts are in the way of having an open floor.
I have found that with all the cars that I’ve had on my lift, I have always had access to different areas.
List of vehicle that have been on my lift. Always had access to what I wanted to do.
2001 Porsche 996TT
2007 Toyota Rav4
2018 F350
2014 F250
2022 F150
1955 Chevy Belair
2004 Ferrari 360
1983 Porsche 911SC
2018 Ford Explorer
1996 Chevy S10
1969 Chevy Z28 Camaro
1969 Chevy Corvette
1988 Toyota Pickup
I imported it myself under my SSN directly from the manufacturer in China
2010 Price was $1,600 plus $67 shipping (China to the Port of Los Angeles). Then $400-$500 to get through customs.There was a ridiculous list of charges including the “Un-Stuffing Fee” to pull the crates out of the container, then a fee to clean the container, then transport fee to customs warehouse, then cleaning fee to clean out the truck, then a storage fee for the time to clear customs, then a fee to transport domestic 180 miles up the coast. And a final Broker’s fee. Jeez, $67 to truck from factory to ship, stuff into container, prepare documents, and sail some 7800 miles to US port. $600 to get it 180 miles up the coast.