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Old 07-17-2023, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Laker14 View Post
Poster did disclaim that the cart was purchased years ago, and was new at the time, and that things may have changed at the dealership since then.
We don't know if it was new or not.
I, personally, am skeptical that comparing apples to apples, $7,000 was saved over purchasing a similar NEW Yamaha from The Villages Golf Cars.
The yamaha was used but less than one year old and in pristine condition. Like I said, this was years ago. By that, I mean 10 or 12 yrs ago. I always look around for the best deals, different stores have varying inventory. Sometimes, a store is willing to take a low ball offer because they need to move carts off their lot or a cart is a one of. Their supply is larger than demand. You have to look around.

I have not been to the golf cart store in the Villages since we purchased the yamaha. Their demand is much larger than their supply. Not a situation in which I would ever buy anything.

Right now, I am trying to figure out how to purchase an atomic car direct from China. If anyone has done this, please share the details. From what I have seen on the sites, we can save $12 to $14k. I know, it sounds like I am a cheap person but I have been in sales all my life and understand markup. It's kind of a game with me. Who is the better salesperson me or you? Love bargaining! Makes me happy and tingly inside when I get a great deal.

Last edited by margaretmattson; 07-17-2023 at 01:10 PM.