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Originally Posted by GoingSouth
Relocating to TV and need a Golf Car/Cart. I went to a dealership in TV and looked at EV and gas. I read the forums and found guidance to include:
1. Buy in GA and have it shipped. (One suggestion, rent a uHaul and bring it)
2. Buy in TV from a dealer.
3. Buy outside TV - "Fast Eddie's" may not be a finalist.
4. Buy used - have on-site repair person or mechanic evaluate.
5. Buy Yamaha Gas - proven reliability
6. Buy EV lithium - Quiet, low maintenance, postpone TV from becoming "ocean front".
The internal battle is between "frugality, not over-spending, being taken advantage of" and "convenience". I can come up with a rationalization for each.
I am leaning towards Used, but need a recommendation on a mechanic or on-site service company to do the evaluation.
Thoughts on thinking or approaches welcome.
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We bought a STAR electric Cart that has 8 Lead-Cell Batteries. We have about an 80 mile range, but our range reduced to about 50 miles after 5 years, prior to replacing the original batteries. It has been very reliable, plus there's no nasty smells that gas carts emit and it's quiet. The NEW Yamaha carts are very clean burning and quiet, but they're much more expensive than a used electric STAR or Club Golf cart. As far as convenience is concerned, I plug my electric cart into a 120V outlet at night, after use. Never have to make a trip to buy gas and no need to store hazardous gas at home.