my ineptitude REQUIRES a lift

[mountainman]

I think that is a great reason to buy a lift, but then any reason would be.

[clickman]

If I wanted to convince the better half that the cost of a lift was worthwhile, having a mess like that in the driveway would probably do it. Not to say that I would ever do that on purpose, of course...

[Joe B]

You're trying to use a bucket? No wonder you're having trouble. Get a 15 qt. pan like coreseller recommended. Here's one from your friendly Walmart. It has no trouble accommodating the 15 qts. of oil my Ford diesel truck uses. No spill, no mess, no lift needed . $10.49.

RhinoGear 15-Qt Oil Drain Pan: Automotive : Walmart.com

[Polaris]

GET A LIFT! I budgeted a scissor lift with the price of my Boxster and I wish I had bought one 15 years ago. It is by far my favorite tool.

Visualize never having to use a creeper again....tempting isn't it.

Regardless of your view of Harbor Freight tools, I am extremely happy with their lift, and if you use the 20% off coupon that is always available and get it on a little bit of a sale (it was $50 off when I bought mine), it was $1150 including freight. You do have to pick it up from your nearest freight terminal, and it is nearly 900 lbs.