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Originally Posted by dotti105
I think those are older statistics. The gas carts are more prevalent here since "the villages golf cars" carrys, and thus encourages more gas cart sales.
The electric carts with 6-8 volt batteries or better yet, 8-6volt batteries are very reliable and offer great range. Up to 60 miles on a charge.
Most stranded electric golf cart users are those that haven't bothered to find out how and when to charge their carts. Or how to check their voltage. Some are renters who were given no instructions on use of the gc that went with the home they rented.
My hubby and I each bought used electric carts when we arrived here. His for $2500 and mine for $6500. They have been great! Very reliable and no range problems for us!!
The important thing is to educate yourself!! Al look at lots of cars before you buy. Each brand had it's pros and cons.
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The Villages Golf cart store also "carries" and sells electric carts.
The fuss has much to do about environmental issues which I think are eclipsed by older people who need a dependable way to get there and back and not get stranded along the road in the heat. We had one of each for a long time, and finally abandoned the electric and got dependable gas.
We bought a used gas Yamaha nine years ago and it is still perking along. Our new gas cart is making it have an inferiority complex.
A fully loaded new cart is about 11K. A nicely equipped new cart is about 8K. A fancy schmancy old timey looking one with doors can be 20K...and they are beasts to try and play golf in with two ordinary people...and especially men....very tight. Electric cart batteries are about $600 to $1000 depending on how many batteries and they have to be replaced every three or four years depending on use.