Well basic maintenance alone will not cut it Grigg. Hope that isn't the case. I can't see why you couldn't use it for all underneath drivetrain work, brake lines, exhaust, etc...
You can do all sorts of things, but I found the platforms to be in the way a lot. You have great access to the very center of the vehicle but not so much the stuff over the platforms. This may not bother you.
Like I said, neither design is bad just make sure what you get suits your style and desires.
I'll have a 2 post one day because it seems like fewer compromises for what I want to use a lift for.
