The Villages has invested a lot of $$ into their 3 Golf Car Stores/Service centers which are conveniently located in the Town Squares. They push the Yahama gas carts. You will see more Yahama carts here than anything else. Probably 2:1.
That said....we rented gas carts when visiting and had a blast with them......Then we rented an electric cart......Life changer! We loved the smooth, QUIET ride, no gas fumes, etc.
Fast forward and we own 2 electric carts. We find them to be very easy to maintain. The big thing is to plug them in at bedtime, every night, as a routine, just like locking the doors and turning out the lights. There is no spark plugs, oil changes, trips to the gas station etc.
To us they seem to be much easier to maintain then gas carts. They certainly are much more pleasant to ride in and to drive. We can carry on a quiet conversation in our cart. good luck doing that in a as cart.
The gas carts can be modified to be quieter for the occupants. But they still emit fumes and have a more jerky ride.
Our electric carts have 48 volts. One has a 6/8 volt configuration the other has a 8/6 volt configuration. The 8/6s provides greater range. But we can take both carts from Brownwood to 441, back to LSL then home, near Brownwood with confidence. Never had a battery issue. Hubby plays a round of golf, he comes home and we go to lunch them maybe get groceries. Then off again to the square for dinner and entertainment. We love exploring new areas in our electric carts.
Our friends who have gas carts are equally loyal to them. Just check out all the options. There are many!! You will also find some really good deals on used carts so don't feel that you have to buy new. Just FYI...
Golf Carts are just plan FUN, whether use end up with gas or electric. You will love yours!
Good luck with your decision.
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