Chrismetallica1 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Hi All, For some time i have been thinking about buying a Ferret Scout Car however have always wonderd a few things. Mabe someone can answere them for me. Q. Can I drive it on a standard UK driving liscence or do I need HGV? Q. What is the typical maintinance cost for running a ferret? Regards Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Hi Chris, Depending when you got your licence yes and no. I got mine after 1997, so I can only drive a Mk 1. If you got yours before then you will be OK with a Mk 2. As for running costs, it depends entirely on how much you use it. Apart from petrol you'll get through plenty of oil, some grease and eventually tyres. The biggest cost in serviving is time, but even then it won't take longer than a few hours to oil and grease everything. I've done thousands of miles in mine, as have other forum members, without too many major problems. Of course you always need to be prepared and don't be surprised if something goes wrong, because at some point it will. They don't really cost any more to run than any old vehicle. They are fantastic vehicles and if you decide to get one you will love it. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I was in the same situation, and eventually went for it. What a hoot...but I fear it may become an addiction...I still keep thinking about a Saracen or Pig but my wife would not be happy. As for a Ferret....do it man...you'll be grinning every time you take it out. A 4 ton go-kart!!! I am not the most mechanically minded, and I am bumbling through with help from the guys on here. Its mostly real basic stuff, and nothing is hidden away like newer cars. The parts aren't hugely expensive and are available from a few sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrismetallica1 Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 Cheers for the advice Guys. Just got off the phone with the DVLA. I need to add Class C1 to my licence and sit another test. Then I can drive anything up to 7.5 tons. I think i will do that and save up for a MK2 Ferret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 you would be better off going for your class c licence it costs the same as a c1 and its the same test just in a bigger truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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