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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 11:49 AM
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I am looking for advice on purchasing a 4 post lift. What do you suggest for best value?

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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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bought mine at an auction $885. It is 1.5 years old and came dissasembled. Just check your local paper. My Snap On guy sell the same one for $4677 installed, I believe I did well
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 01:09 PM
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I've got an ebay search saved. Haven't found one yet, but I've seen them go cheap (~1k) in other parts of the country.
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 01:25 PM
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Just put up a Superior Lift in my basement yesterday...love it so far...
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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Purchased mine through http://www.autolifters.com
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 07:26 PM
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Was it an M6 frrom Autolifters? That is one I had been considering.

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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by greentree
Was it an M6 frrom Autolifters? That is one I had been considering.

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I did get the M6. I can send u pics if you want. Just need e-mail address, or need someone to host pics.
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 06:37 PM
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I recently purchased a Revolution lift (made by Rotary Lift) after spending countless hours researching and looking at most major manufacturers. It is not the cheapest lift on the market, but looks to be one of the safest I found. Safety is the number 1 concern I had when purchasing a consumer lift. I have worked around Rotary lifts for many years and know their quality.

Plus it's made in Indiana by a company that has been in business for decades. Hopefully I'll never need parts, but if I do I feel the company will still be there for service.
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I've been eyeing the Autolifters and the Back Yard Buddy
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 12:30 AM
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Autolifters M6. Bought it 3 years ago. Love it.

Autolifters M6
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 09:31 AM
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Thanks for the input.
I am going to order the M6 from Autolifters after the 1st.
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 04:43 PM
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I did get the M6. I can send u pics if you want. Just need e-mail address, or need someone to host pics.

I can host & post

cwc1965@snet.net
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 05:28 PM
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We have a BackyardBuddy. Never had a problem with it. I would buy it one again. Of all the other lifts I saw this one was constructed the best. Some of the cheaper ones look pretty scary!! Remember you get what you pay for!
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 06:06 PM
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When I bought my 4 post I got some of the extra's. I love the alum. ramps the best I also got the jacking piece that slides up and back in the middle of the lift. I have used the wheels maybe 3 times in 5 years.
Oh yea, get 2 of the plastic trays that sit in the middle. I got a Double Park and have had no problems.

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