Thread: Thinking of buying a military defender a few questions

Originally Posted by cafe latte

I am so curious.. How noisy is a question, I really need to drive one to find out.
I would really like to see both the 4x4 and the 6x6 and try them both out.
Does anyone know the consumption, top speed and noise levels of the 4x4 Perentie while we are on the subject?
I probably should not get too worried about these issues though as with my F truck which this new truck will be replacing I mostly just drive into town (10km) to fix up one of my houses or get supplies for the farm. The lick we get is the other direction, maybe 20km and the most I go in it is to Atherton which is about 60km when we need hay but that is only for a couple of months a year at most.
Chris

Regarding the noise level of a 6x6 - there is a sticker in them saying to stay below 80 to avoid hearing damage... . But in reality I don't think they are too bad - certainly quieter than my 101, but then a jet taking off is...

It wouldn't be too hard to quieten them down with a box of resomat and some carpet. As mentioned earlier, they cruise ok at 85 to 90 but will crack 100 if pushed. The engines have plenty left in them and you can wind a few more HP out of them easily if you lashed out and stuck taller diffs in it, but I wouldn't bother myself.

Fuel economy of the 6x6 is much higher than the 4x4 - around 18LPH - they are heavy vehicles, but they drive beautifully, and have very good road manners both on the smooth and rough, the suspension really is good. I've got one on my shopping list if the planets align properly. . You'll be hooked if you drive one - be warned!