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Originally Posted by redwitch
Towing the electric cart that ran out of juice -- PRICELESS (and happens all too frequently). Tom, going to 466 not that big of a deal. Just buy a 5- or 10-gallon gas can, fill it up when you gas up your car and leave it in your garage -- that's what most gas cart owners do.
However, sure wish I'd seen this thread before I putt-putted my way over to that stupid station. Then I had to putt-putt (and pray) to 466 to get gas. I foolishly let it get too low. Fortunately, made it, but sure wasn't thrilled when I saw the prices -- $2.98 for regular; $3.26 for premium. That was a seriously fast hike!
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Runing out of juice is no different than running out of gas. It only happens if you do not pay attention to your gauge. I have a gauge on my electric cart and know how many bars it takes on it to get from 441 to 466a and places inbetween. I pay $25 a year for 24/7 cart service so worst that happens is I make a phone call and someone comes out and tows me home but i do not see how that will happen unless I am careless. I never let my cart charge go below a certain level and it is easy enough to plug it in when not in use and have a full charge or close to it each time I need the cart. Having said this I see the merit in a gas cart for those that use it for golf and their primary means of transportation.
What makes me laugh the most is that people seem to forget they have cars. I had one person tell me that he did not want an electric cart because he would not be able to charge it in case there was an emergency situtation such as a hurricane and his electricity was out. I asked him about his car and he just looked funny and said he had not considered that.