I periodically see 2013 - 2016 Yamaha EFI carts available for between about $5.5 -$7.5 grand depending on mileage and upgrades. Those are the most reliable and bullet proof carts you’ll find, period. Our 2014 EFI has 1,050 hours on it (no odometer, but I’m estimating about 16,000 miles) and it runs as good as the day it was new. I wouldn’t be afraid of purchasing one of these if it appears well cared for. Many Villagers are part time, or own two carts, and have well cared for older carts with relatively low miles. Age doesn’t really degrade a cart, poor maintenance does. One word of caution would be to identify the type of brakes. It will either have drum brakes or the rear team axle with internal wet brakes. Both are good, but if it has the wet brakes be sure to see service records. If the rear transmission fluid hasn’t been periodically replaced with a good friction modified transmission fluid then run away. I change the transmission fluid on our EFI every two years, which is overkill, but I’d rather play it safe as it’s very difficult to replace the rear axel.
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