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I've driven gas carts and absolutely HATE them! I have asthma and they choke me...particularly when I'm unfortunate enough to get behind one going through a tunnel. Even the one I'm driving makes it hard for me to breathe because of the fumes. They are VERY loud and don't drive smoothly...they kind of stutter until you get up to cruising speed. Might as well be driving around on a riding lawn mower!

My hubby and I went back and forth on the issue of "running out of charge" with our electric...he thought gas would be better because you can SEE how much gas you have in the tank. Once he drove a few gas carts (new ones), he decided he liked our electric much better as well. We ended up having our old electric cart re-manufactured! Looks like a brand new cart and cost a whole lot less than the new ones we were looking at.

To offset the issue of running out of charge, there is a company right here in TV called **** Aid...it's like AAA for golf carts. We paid $50 for two years coverage. They sent us a sticker for our windshield with their 24/7 phone number. If we are out and about and run out of charge, have a flat, have an accident (God forbid), or have any other issues, we call, they come with the little cart flatbed and pick us and our cart up and take us home. No limit on the number of times you can call. Now I don't worry about running out of charge. (I never have..so far...BTW).

I like "being green" and driving an electric cart instead of a polluting gas cart. I don't notice the "cost" of charging the cart on our electric bill. Running the A/C all summer (5 to 6 mos. 24/7) and charging the cart and using the clothes dryer, lights, etc. our electric bill down here is still less than half what it was up north!

Some people love their gas carts. My husband and I love our electric. It's a very personal preference. Drive several of both types to make up your mind.

P.S. for some reason the website is blocking the name of the company I mentioned. First word is cart with a K.