Find a copy of the October 1997 issue of American Survival Guide. Has a
pretty comprehensive article on Ferrets.
The big questions for you are:
!. How tall are you? Ferrets were made for little/med guys. The Mk 2/3 is
one of the more cramped models.
2. Do you plan on transporting passengers/cargo? Not really practical for
passengers. Will carry light cargo with cargo rack.
3. Do you have lots to spend on gas? You are hauling thousands of pounds of
armor that you probably don't need for most situations. Average mileage for a
Ferret is 5 mpg off road. Also if the Ferret is a work vehicle you will have
to stock parts, as they are more expensive and take longer to get. As a hobby
veh you can part it and afford to wait for the parts.
4. Do you require AC? The Ferret is not air conditioned, and holds heat
pretty well. This may be a problem in the AZ desert.
5. Yes, owning a Ferret in with a large area in the desert to play would be
an absolute blast. It will stay fun if you use it as a hobby veh, and only
occasionally use it for work.
Byron
CA/USA
59 Ferret Mk 1/2
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