I think it depends what type of scissor lift you're talking about. The drive-on ones do restrict a lot of access.
I've had one of these for years https://strongmanlifts.co.uk/product/tamar/ and it gets lots of use. A 2 or 4 post lift would be great but I've yet to find one that has short enough posts to go in a domestic garage.
A few years ago, I recessed the Tamar into the garage floor and that means it's there when I want it and not in the way at all when I don't. Previously, I needed some small ramps alongside the lift to get the Spitty over it. But I think the "classic" ones are a bit lower now.
Arms with pads mean I can lift the car at exactly the points I want. I've used it on Spit, Vitesse TR and Jags (and even an Aston once...).
It's my favourite tool!
