Is there a cheaper yet similar alternative to ezcarlift?

Mr.G3 · Mon, Mar-16-2009, 08:44:21 PM

I really like this concept and it can be also taken to the track, but I think it is excessively expensive.

Any input/insight appreciated:

Ref: http://ezcarlift.com/

BAV_M_PWR · Mon, Mar-16-2009, 08:49:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G3_M3_FY04

I really like this concept and it can be also taken to the track, but I think it is excessively expensive.

Any input/insight appreciated:

Ref: http://ezcarlift.com/

After checking around, it is decently priced. Given that a typical scissor lift can
be had for around $1300, but is not portable, and also weighs 1200 pounds, this
is a good buy

Mr.G3 · Mon, Mar-16-2009, 08:58:10 PM

well, you do have a point in comparison to others- but for almost 2k...makes no economic sense...makes spending the time needed to jack/put the stands as the way to go...problem is in our cars we need also ramps, etc etc, while this is a plug and play...

BAV_M_PWR · Mon, Mar-16-2009, 09:04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G3_M3_FY04

well, you do have a point in comparison to others- but for almost 2k...makes no economic sense...makes spending the time needed to jack/put the stands as the way to go...problem is in our cars we need also ramps, etc etc, while this is a plug and play...

That is true. I ran into this problem when I put my coilovers on. I had the whole
car on jack stands. Then, when I lowered everything down, I couldn't get the jack
out, and had to go buy another jack to jack it up...

As I mentioned in another thread, my dad owns a company that sells all types of lifts.
This EZcarlift is a cool thing...but even at 145 pounds, isn't really "portable", unless
you have an extra pair of hands to get it loaded unloaded

Eventually...when I get a normal house, I'll put in a lift...but until then...jacks/stands it is...

**PKumarM3** · Mon, Mar-16-2009, 09:05:41 PM

wood to make your own ramps, jack stands and a jack are cheaper.

BAV_M_PWR · Mon, Mar-16-2009, 09:06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PKumarM3

wood to make your own ramps, jack stands and a jack are cheaper.

But you won't be as cool as the guy with an EZcarlift

04LSBM3 · Tue, Mar-17-2009, 12:54:53 AM

Sweet it matches the color of my car, people will just think it is part of it!

guitarkid93 · Tue, Mar-17-2009, 12:59:53 AM

what about those jack systems that come out of the car, like a race car haha

lmtfi · Tue, Mar-17-2009, 02:14:46 AM

The price seems reasonable to me - if you need that sort of thing. I'm guessing that it isn't targeted at occasional users.

nrubenstein · Tue, Mar-17-2009, 02:49:17 AM

140 seconds to lift? Ugh.

You're WAY better off buying an AC Hydraulics DK13HLQ and a set of good jack stands. Quicker, easier, more portable, and less restrictive.

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Tue, Mar-17-2009, 02:14:46 AM	#9
lmtfi Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5,068 Reputation: 0	The price seems reasonable to me - if you need that sort of thing. I'm guessing that it isn't targeted at occasional users. __________________

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Tue, Mar-17-2009, 02:49:17 AM	#10
nrubenstein ******* Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 31 Posts: 7,354 Reputation: 0 Location: Washington, DC	140 seconds to lift? Ugh. You're WAY better off buying an AC Hydraulics DK13HLQ and a set of good jack stands. Quicker, easier, more portable, and less restrictive. __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4WD Duramax LBZ/Allison 2002 BMW M3 Alpinweiß/Black - JBL MS-62C, IDQ-12v3, JBL MS-8 1999 323i KP/GTS2 Alpinweiß - Hood-in-the-windshield mod 1990 325is Brilliantrot/Tan - GC/Bilstein, Sway 1989 325is Alpinweiß/Black - S50B30, GC/Koni, Sways, BBS RX, Hybrid C61-2, Sundown SA-12, JBL MS-8 1989 M3 Alpinweiß/Black - S50B32. 321hp. Hers: 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo Black/Black Hers: 1988 325iX Coupe Diamondschwartz/Black 5spd - Korman lengthened front driveshaft, Cam, Bilstein, H&R Sport, snow chains.

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