Since we moved here in 2003ish we had an electric cart loved it and no problems. after almost 5 years we had to replace the batteries 6 of them for a little over $600 at the time. Some electric carts now use 8 it was coming up on the time we figured we would need to replace them again and bear in mind we had not over the years used the cart a lot. So We weighed a lot of options and looked at a lot of carts. We finallt decided in spite of the noise we would go wth a gas cart this time since the TV is getting so big. We got the new Yamaha one that is electronic fuel injected and got it at carts and Clubs in Ocala. Great place with great service and they do their carts a bit different than most places making them in my opinion so much better. Just little things Ted the owner can explain to you. We have gotten used to the noise and even have an MP3 hook up for music and a cell phone charger and speedometer/odometer. We love this cart and in a little over a month have put almost 600 miles on it. We take it everywhere. Yes it takes longer but we are retired/semi-retired and have the time. Since we love the cart so much we don't mind the extra time. Our electric bill has gone down and we are averaging 4-50 miles per gallon. We are pleased. Look around a lot test drive a lot and ask a lot of questions as to options, svc. etc. It's a big investment and you won't regret taking the time.