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Originally Posted by uujudy
We rented a Yamaha gas golf cart for one month and would never rent or buy one again because I thought the exhaust fumes stunk to high heaven and it was so loud I had to wear earplugs. (Seriously, I kept a pair of earplugs in the drink holder) Because of the combination of the noise of the golf cart and the use of the earplugs, any conversation while actually using the golf cart was impossible. To me, it was like riding around on a lawn mower -- but that's just my opinion.
We eventually bought an extended range (65+ miles) Yamaha electric and have enjoyed it very much. It goes everywhere in The Villages, but more importantly, it has always gotten us home.
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Not sure where you rented your cart from but there are differenced in Yamaha gas carts.
In July I was here on a LSP and the Yamaha gas cart was very noisy and top speed was about 18 mph (checked with a GPS). I am now renting a home and it came with a brand new Yamaha gas cart and it is night and day difference over the cart I had in July. This cart is not noisy and top speed is 19.9 (checked with a GPS). I even stopped at TV Cart Store and asked about the differences and was told that the carts used in the LSP are "true" golf carts and not used on the streets. The gearing is different and thus ran much quieter. In the new cart you can feel the gear change while I do not remember it in the one used in July.
Based on the one used in July I think I would have looked at other models but now after using the Yamaha gas I would buy one without a doubt.
Next thing is to look at the electric.