GreenAndBlue... thanks for the very useful info! I do have a decent floor jack with a narrow saddle. I think it gets 22" of lift (I bought it for my SUV), so that should be just fine. I only have two stands, so my thought was to lift front from the subframe area you mentioned and place the stands at the official front jacking points, lower the jack... move it to the rear and lift from the center to basically have the car up on three points.

Is the rear tow hook you mentioned in the center of the rear (I can't look right now!!!)? That would be important for proper balance. If so, this should work just fine. I've supported much heavier cars this way. As long as the lugs are broken free before the lifting is done, it should be quite safe.