I guess the amount of space needed will depend on how big you are. I use 8000 lb Rhino Ramps for my Insight and have no problem with scraping or getting underneath. It's a little tight under there, but no worse than my lowered Audi A8 was!

Added bonus, my local recycling center will take the used oil in washer fluid jugs or similar containers!

2003 Silverstone Metallic CVT.

"If you're important, people will wait." - Chili Palmer in Be Cool - "It's the Cadillac of hybrids"