Dumb idea or ?????????

I've been wanting a car lift for quite awhile with no way of having a building tall enough to have one.Would like it for basic service - detailing - brakes etc nothing major.I am considering getting one and it would not be inside a building rather ouside on a cement slab next to my shop in a pretty secluded area from the street and yes I live in northern Indiana.I want a standard 2 post nothing else.I have spoke with different companies and they said it would be OK but they suggested putting the motor and hydraulic unit on a cart to keep it out of the weather using quick connects fittings and service it a litlle more often.


SO IS THIS A DUMB IDEA OR WHAT DO YOU THINK?