Thread: Perentie GS 6000km test run

Wow mate you got guts doing that trip In a Perentie!!

Let alone a GU patrol!

Originally Posted by 4x4 MORE

Wow mate you got guts doing that trip In a Perentie!!

why?

one of the most stable, capable and reliable vehicles you will find.

Originally Posted by 4x4 MORE

Wow mate you got guts doing that trip In a Perentie!!

I've covered most parts of the trip several times before in a Mitsubishi Pajero and/or a Ford Courier 4WD ute. The Perentie is far more capable than either of them particularly when the going gets rough. Its only real drawback is the lack of air conditioning for summer travel but even then I often prefer not to use it anyway since it feels 10 times worse when you get out of the truck and go off on foot. The dry heat's not bad and you can put a wet towel over your head in extreme conditions. The ability to roll up the sides is a bonus as is the convenience of room to sleep in the back.

The high clearance, simple mechanics and no-nonsense bodywork (I hate the trend towards highly polished, car-like bodywork on 4WDs that you are worried about every potential slight scratch or dent with!!) make it perfect for stress-free bush work.

I'm now completely relaxed about doing a much more gruelling 2 month desert trip next year.

Originally Posted by Trraca

I've covered most parts of the trip several times before in a Mitsubishi Pajero and/or a Ford Courier 4WD ute. The Perentie is far more capable than either of them particularly when the going gets rough. Its only real drawback is the lack of air conditioning for summer travel but even then I often prefer not to use it anyway since it feels 10 times worse when you get out of the truck and go off on foot. The dry heat's not bad and you can put a wet towel over your head in extreme conditions. The ability to roll up the sides is a bonus as is the convenience of room to sleep in the back.

The high clearance, simple mechanics and no-nonsense bodywork (I hate the trend towards highly polished, car-like bodywork on 4WDs that you are worried about every potential slight scratch or dent with!!) make it perfect for stress-free bush work.

I'm now completely relaxed about doing a much more gruelling 2 month desert trip next year.

Could't agree with you more mate..just have a look at a 200 series LC, or Y62 Patrol..

Originally Posted by LandroverScott

why?

one of the most stable, capable and reliable vehicles you will find.

That's not what I was getting at.. I ment this.. They are like a truck to drive compared to a 200 series LC let alone a Pajero..

They don't have the greatest ergonomics so they are not as comfortable as most modern cars, nor are they all that easy to manoeuvre around the place - they are taller than many vehicles, you've gotta get to know where the corners are, the turning circle is fairly large, & the steering isn't all that light, so carparks & tight spots off road can be a little difficult/take some work. And they are never going to be race cars - they were spec'd to be reliable & robust military grade work-horses.

I wasn't being smarty pants mate..

Originally Posted by 4x4 MORE

That's not what I was getting at.. I ment this.. They are like a truck to drive compared to a 200 series LC let alone a Pajero..

They don't have the greatest ergonomics so they are not as comfortable as most modern cars, nor are they all that easy to manoeuvre around the place - they are taller than many vehicles, you've gotta get to know where the corners are, the turning circle is fairly large, & the steering isn't all that light, so carparks & tight spots off road can be a little difficult/take some work. And they are never going to be race cars - they were spec'd to be reliable & robust military grade work-horses.

I wasn't being smarty pants mate..

OK sorry your points are valid for newcomers to Land Rovers, I've only been driving Land Rovers since early 80's so obviously my opinion is..........nah can't be bothered.............

put up informative posts not jargon please

Originally Posted by 4x4 MORE

That's not what I was getting at.. I ment this.. They are like a truck to drive compared to a 200 series LC let alone a Pajero..

They don't have the greatest ergonomics so they are not as comfortable as most modern cars, nor are they all that easy to manoeuvre around the place - they are taller than many vehicles, you've gotta get to know where the corners are, the turning circle is fairly large, & the steering isn't all that light, so carparks & tight spots off road can be a little difficult/take some work. And they are never going to be race cars - they were spec'd to be reliable & robust military grade work-horses.

I wasn't being smarty pants mate..

Where did you copy/paste that from? Haven't you only driven a Perentie once, and its was KLRs turbo and PAS one?

Originally Posted by 4x4 MORE

That's not what I was getting at.. I ment this.. They are like a truck to drive compared to a 200 series LC let alone a Pajero..

They don't have the greatest ergonomics so they are not as comfortable as most modern cars, nor are they all that easy to manoeuvre around the place - they are taller than many vehicles, you've gotta get to know where the corners are, the turning circle is fairly large, & the steering isn't all that light, so carparks & tight spots off road can be a little difficult/take some work. And they are never going to be race cars - they were spec'd to be reliable & robust military grade work-horses.

I wasn't being smarty pants mate..

If you can't see the corners of a Landy, you either need a phone book to sit on or better glasses. No excuses in a Landy they are rectangular boxes with the best visibility of any 4WD on the market today, and with the canvas rolled up it is even better than the civvy equivilent!