There really is no disadvantage to the 3-stall garage other that it's either that or a walk-out. I will not be able to afford both I dont think. We are going to the bank shortly after new years so I might have to update this thread then. Thanks for all the words of wisdom from all

 

I would go with option 1 if you were planing on living there for more than 10-15yrs. If not then i would go with option 2. Houses are an investment and if its going to be a fairly short term investment then you need to look at what other's will go for when its time to sell. Option 1 allows you to get what you are looking for right now but should be able to sell in 10-15yrs with minumal problems. Your mortgage will be bought down and equity will be built up allowing you a little buffer zone.

 

^^^ Exactly, I started thinking about it more and I realized I would only like to live in my first house for a max of 7 years so I might have to "deal" with working on my car(s) with jackstands instead of a lift.

 

All you have to do is become/or no friends that have shops and let you use there lifts on the days their closed.

 

Well, actually.... my dad is the shop manager at Billion Auto(local body shop) and was in the auto body industry for 15+ years before that, so I have a nice hook up on body work, plug I can use any one of their 12 hoists of their Auto Tech department on the weekend.

The only reason I was considering one for my house is ease and not having to wait.