this is my third go at getting a mid rise lifter, the first one was a really clumsy affair a bit like this one.
http://www.automotechservices.co.uk/products/as-5500-2-5-tonne-scissor-lift/
worked well but was a pig to set up and totally in the way when the car was off it, that sounds a bit daft but it has so many sticky out bits I was always tripping over it.
the second was a manual mini lift like this one which is great as long as you and space at the side to slide the lift under the car.
https://www.cjautos.eu/MINI_TILTING_CAR_LIFT_p/cl03.htm
I've still got this but unless my pal wants it I'll bung it on ebay soon
my one piece of advice would be to get a lift which has no cross pieces so access is as clear as possible