FFR vs GS

[Trigger82]

Hi all,

Currently in the process of researching to buy a Perentie.
I've purchased David's buyers guide and been running through it.

As much as id love a 6x6 with the gates and canvas canopy as I would find them rather useful occasionally especially for shifting a grey Fergie I'm getting my hands on, the budget definitely doesn't extend that far and a tiny turn off is it has more dedicated military only parts, aka body panels.

It will be used as a typical semi everyday driver as the wife has her car and will only be doing longer distance runs in it if I'm heading out fossicking or maybe start camping again (if I can convince the wife )
will be semi used as a bit of a trayback for smaller furniture etc till a 3/4 tonne trailer can be purchased.

SO here lies my confusion, the FFR will be good for getting away in due to the battery ability and without pulling rear seats out seems to have more room in the back for slightly larger gear, plus a couple of extra storage areas

The GS good points are the higher gate and the floor tie down points.

as ive only ever seen a GS in person before, what points does one use to tie down larger items in the back and what is the height from the rear floor to the lower section on the rear entry?

lol, I guess I kinda asking why did you guys choose one model over another,

many thanks
Nathan

[Phil B]

It basically a choice between a tail gate (GS) or a 24 charging system (FFR)
The side lockers on the FFR are the best feature IMO

[gooloo]

I went through a similar thought process and ended up with a 6x6....

Before you rule out the 6x6 consider this....

2k for power steering + 2k for turbo on the ffr /gs.... The turbo is optional but I'd suggest the power steering isn't

Very good condition 6x6's can go as low as 15k

Yes I love my 6x6 so am biased - take my opinion for what it's worth

Happy hunting

[87County]

I think that 6X6s are getting cheaper in the AFM auctions (for quite good examples), some resellers do have high expectations.

As Phil B posts above, they are the basic choices for 4X4.

We use the 24v for fridges and camping light (while it is very good for that it is really not necessary).

In the FFR if you take out some or all of the 24v system the extra storage areas are handy.

The rear canopy in the FFR is lined (ie. double skinned) as well and it also has a roll-up curtain behind the driver & passenger seats which keeps the drivers compartment a little warmer and makes the back very dark for a snooze.

There is an extra 12v internal red/white light in the back of the FFR as well.

[Mick_Marsh]

Transporting a Furgie, get a 6x6.
For the little extra cost, you get so much more vehicle.

[Dervish]

I'll stick up for the GS; and hopefully not ruffle too many feathers.

A 6x6 is great for lugging things, but limited to 80km/h (or thereabouts). A GS will do 110km/h all day long. Also, forget going to the shops in a 6x6, or parking in anything other than a quiet street - you just won't fit anywhere. If you want to lug a Furgie around, get a trailer and you can still do 110 - on flat ground at least.

The FFR has a bunch of batteries, but you'll never use them and they'll cost you a fortune. One battery and one alternator works just fine, or two batteries if you feel the need. It also has no tailgate and the storage thing in the front of the tub eats up valuable space. I would find it much more difficult to carry furniture in a FFR, not enough length in the tub. The tie downs in the GS are fantastic, I use little ratchet straps on them.







You get the idea.

[Trigger82]

Definitely have a max of 15 grand so it kinda rules out the 6x6 regardless how much id love one as we still have a normal car for shopping duties etc, besides Id also like to have left over coin to help with the rebuild of the fergie
lol, plus with the luck i have, if ill wait till towards the end of the auctions trying to grab stuff cheap then every man and his dog will also be bidding on things.

and thanks Dervish, shows what i'm a tad worried about regarding the FFR

[weeds]

Lots of choices.......

I rarely drove the 110, I did drive 6x6's all over the country.

Power steering is nice
They sit on 105 all day.....this is foot flat to the floor and cabin noise at 100 decibels
We took it to the shops all the time to buy goffa's for the brew club....just takes a bit of planning

For a 6x6 to be more civil than a diff ratio change would be a good option.

110's do need power steering at least, than rear disc, than turbo and a hardtop conversion......hated the ragtop.

[Trigger82]

Dam, just looked on Ebay there's one seller that i found with 5 6x6's for sale, definitely cheaper sourcing through the auctions directly

[gooloo]

Dervish does make some good points... when I was trying to decide between a 4x4 GS and a 6x6 some of his previous posts had me leaning towards a 4x4 rather than the 6x6. But ultimately for me and my intended usage the 6x6 was a better choice....

if you have any aspirations of a daily driver then forget the 6x6. it's loud, slow, and not suited to any kind of car parking scenario.

but it's got a huge tray, can carry several tonnes, legally (and comfortably) seats 3, has a sunroof, and gives you bragging rights over the hairdressers driving those cute little 4x4's