gas vs electric
We've had an electric 2 seater for about 3 years, mostly used by our tenants or sitting idle. If I were to do it again, I'd have bought a gas one for use by tenants - don't have to depend on the tenants to properly check and fill the batteries.
That said, I like electric better. Quieter and don't have to lift a heavy gas can or get to the gas station to fill. And doesn't smell. And not as polluting. We don't live all that close to any gas stations. And it doesn't seem to affect the electric bill much either.
We are in the process of purchasing a 2nd cart to be a 2 cart couple, went back and forth on gas vs electric. Since we live close to what will be the middle of the Villages, we decided an electric 4 seater was the best option for us, but I agree that if you live in one end or the other, or use the cart most days on championship courses and a lot doing other errands, then gas is probably the way to go.
We have a 2005 Club Car DS, and have a new Club Car Precedent on order. If buying gas, based on everything I have read here, would have gone with a Yamaha. We do lose some speed on hills with the Club Car DS, but we are rarely in a huge hurry anyway and are probably talking about adding a couple of minutes overall to travel time.
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