Karl,
  I see your caveat on the lift "unless you plan to work under the vehicle
a lot." and I humbly disagree.  While we could make a list of all the work
you could do while the vehicle is on the ground, the lions share of
maintenance and trouble seems to be from the knees down and wheels in
IMHO.  After a mulitude of vehicles and car issues, a lift is *first* on my
list.

TJ

Date:    Mon, 16 Mar 2015 01:25:41 -0400
From:    Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
Subject: Re: Building a Shop

As I start filling up my 'new' 30x40x14.5' ceiling, in central Oregon, I can
honestly say it's the bare minimum size to work in and have anything
resembling a real shop filled partially w/equipment. I'm putting in a 8'
high storage loft on one end, 4x24 overall, with office, full bath,
washer/dryer below. A lift isn't a big deal unless you plan to work under
the vehicle a lot. Good lights (I installed 6 twin-8'-tube LEDs, 12K-lumens
each fixture), radiant heat source (or floor), and tons of outlets seem of
high importance.
Karl
westyventures.com