[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by jane032657

I did end up buying the 2017 quiet model yesterday up at Carts and Clubs in Ocala. Drove a different cart than the one I had driven more locally and there were no fumes at all, probably the cart had been driven more. I brought my husband with me and he loved the suspension of the new golf cart, the quiet, and how it drove on the uneven grassy area at the golf cart lot.

They also put extra insulation under the seat at Carts and Clubs. They have added some nice encased exterior lighting to the cart and interior lighting as well which is nice for night time. They have a great new windshield which folds at the top like the old ones but also has vents on the bottom that slide, and they moved the line on the windshield down so it is not in your line of vision. They had some other things I liked better then here in The Villages but it was a tough call where to buy from. Pros and cons of each.

One thing of interest for all of you.
After talking with both Carts and Clubs and The Villages, I was feeling a little crazy about who is telling the truth so I called Yamaha Corporation. Your Yamaha warranty is not voided when there are changes to the cart. Both stores honor the Yamaha warranty and perform service accordingly to the carts they sell.

Additionally, because the 2017 has a high performance clutch, the cart is better when it is set at 23/24 (yes I know the legal is 20). But the cart will do better when set at 24 and that does not void the warranty. However, The Villages Car shops will not service them when set at 24. The person at Yamaha was VERY clear about what the best performance would be from the cart and it is 23/34 mph. This confirms what Carts and Clubs had told me, but because of being told differently by two different companies and not understanding mechanics, I checked.

I was also told by a salesperson here that the enclosures at Carts and Clubs was poor. Not so, they make a really nice tight fitting enclosure on premises and also have an option which I did not get, but they have curtains that slide like shower curtains with a magnet enclosure for those who struggle with the roll up sides. It is bulkier and not my style, but a fabulous option if you struggle with arthritis or do not like rolling curtains.

Bottom line, I bought the new one from Ocala and feel happy with my choice, but you can not go wrong from local or there, for about a $250 difference. One sort of fun but totally decadent thing I added which is not needed by any means was a remote start for the golf cart, so no key needed. You still get keys, but it was just a fun add on. And bought the stock aqua blue color and upgraded to the high back Sportster seats in yellow and blue and white, with bright yellow trim. Will take 5-6 weeks. Dave Johnson was sales person and VERY patient while I spent 2 1/2 hours choosing and coordinating. Enjoyed my experience with them and did meet the owner as well who some people have said has not been pleasant to them. Only time will tell, he was very nice at first meeting.

Thanks Jane, that's a great report.
Carts and Clubs doesn't make Yesteryear Carts, so I have to deal with Villages Golf Carts.
But so far, they've been absolutely great and very patient.
I have one question....
If the cart is set for 24, do you have to always drive it at 24 to reap the benefit of the high performance clutch?