[idlewild]

We're looking at buying a 2025 Star Sirius and have spoken with a few suppliers including TV Golf Carts and a couple outside the bubble.

While they don't nearly have as much inventory or options (e.g. colors) the non-bubble vendors had quoted prices roughly ~$9K higher. We've found the basic cart + battery pricing and Sunbrella enclosure consistent, but the seats are drastically different types and price. Additionally some of the other "addons" like LED White Amber strip lights, additional tail light / turn indicators, and windscreen are all similar within a few hundred for what we would want, total.

All things equal, we find that The Villages' prices are nearly $10K more for the same cart but they tout their service/maintenance plan (loaners), their VIP towing service (which I understand you can but separately for like $100/year), separate parking break, color options, and - of course - their excellent 8 YEAR non-prorated (i.e. full replacement) warranty.

To me, only the warranty really matters and what I see outside the bubble is the standard Star warranty of 2 years - bumper-to-bumper - and 6 years on the battery, with only the first 3 full replacement and the next 3 prorated to (I think) only 20% coverage in the final year. While that might seem big, wouldn't it make sense if you had a defective battery to discover that within the first 3 years - and likely the first year (i.e. under full warranty)? If so, why not save the $10K?

Anyone consider this too? If so, who did you go with in the end: TVGC or outside?