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Old 06-07-2024, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mbene View Post
Every time anyone writes about golf carts it usually turns into a gas vs electric thread and then gets into a range war.
I want to know how far you REALLY travel day to day. I don't want guesstimates, I want real world numbers.
The distance from Mulberry Grove Rec Center at the very north of the Villages to Saluki Rec Center at the south is 22 miles, I doubt anyone is making that trip daily. Round trip would be 44 miles.
It would be nice if people got in their cart in the morning, noted the beginning miles, did their average daily trips, then noted the total miles traveled at the end of the day.
I'm guessing most would be surprised that they really don't go as far as they think they do.
Our cart does not have a gauge for miles ! Whatever it takes for day to day errands, shopping, golf (usually at least 9 holes, average 4 days a week, 18 once a week), eating out, activities at rec centers. etc. Have weeks when car is never used at all, but do go to the beaches a couple times a month, both coasts, and to Disney or Orlando once in awhile ( 6-8 times a year avg.) or to various festivals and events.