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Originally Posted by JMintzer
Just make sure, if you're buying "outside the bubble" to compare "apples to apples"...
Are you comparing a cart with slightly upgraded seats to one with El Tigre seats (much more $$$)?
Does it have the same other "bells and whistles" that are pretty much standard when buying from TV or Cars & Clubs"?
Some don't care about those things. To others they are very important.
My first cart was a used 2013 Yamaha cart (originally purchased from Carts and clubs). It had upgraded seats with arm rests, but the were only "so-so" comfortable.
I kept it about 16 months.
Then, I bought a used 2017 QuieTech Yamaha with high back El Tigre seats, LED running lights, overhead tray, locking dash (originally sold by TV).
MUCH more comfortable, better suspension, quieter. I'm very happy with the upgrade
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My previous cart was a 2017 QuieTech Yamaha with high back El Tigre seats. Very good ride. My new cart was bought outside of The Villages at Botero Carts in Ocala. I really wanted a forward facing 4 seater, but the Yamaha version is way too long. The Evolution D5 Ranger is only 11" longer than my old Yamaha.
Even with the upgrade to the larger lithium battery (205ah), it was still $10K less than a comparable Yamaha, Star Ev, Atlas, or Club Car.
I find the ride to be better than my previous Yamaha Drive 2, and I have WAY more features: Self cancelling turn signals, adjustable steering column, regenerative braking, built in soundbar, automotive style steering wheel and dashboard display, 3 point automotive seat belts, rear cup holders and grab bars... the list goes on.
I'm at 1,500 miles now and will never go back to a Yamaha.