[Carl in Tampa]

The carts with two seats facing backwards is an aftermarket modification. It is sometimes done without adequate modification of the suspension system, and poor handling characteristics are a common complaint. Talking with people in the back can be difficult too. It is frightening to sometimes see quite young people being permitted to ride in the back seats unsupervised due to their inattention to safety.

The principal problem I have found with a factory produced four-seats-facing-forward unit is the longer wheelbase. Some of the older tunnels under the roadways have very sharp turns entering and leaving the tunnels, and must be taken with great care in the longer units. I'm sure the gas mileage is not as good as a two seat model, but with either type you can go so far between tank refills that it is negligible.

Also, the longer wheelbase precludes parking headed directly into the curb as the two seaters do, because your cart would extend too far into the street. You need to find space to parallel park at the curb.

On the plus side, there is a great deal of space under the front seats for storage or grocery shopping (I put in a plastic tray) without interfering with foot room for the back passengers, and the back seats have high side rails for security and it is quite easy to have a conversation between front seat and back seat riders. (I put seat belts in the front seats.) We are in The Villages for socializing, and for entertaining visitors. The four forward seat carts lend themselves to socializing.