How much floor space do you have and what's your ceiling height? You might be surprised. There are some pretty compact lifts out there. Another option is to dig a pit. I've thought about that myself for front end alignment and work.
There hasn't been a vehicle in "my" side of the garage for 15 years. It is my machine shop / work shop. I've sold a bunch of stuff so I can give my wife back her side. First pic is when the car came home last year. Second pic is the space I've been able to clear. It's actually got a little more room than shown, and I need to move the bikes. There is only about 16" from the edge of the door to the wall. I had the chance to get a used two post for $700 and had to pass after I took the measurements.
I got a quote to move the outside wall eight feet, which is most the city will allow. $42,000 ain't happening.