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Originally Posted by GordyM
Just wondering which is more popular at TV
A gasoline or electric golf cart?
Thanks,
Gordy
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Gas or Electric? Both camps seem to be equally passionate about their choice.
Gas Carts:
- Pros: Long Range; No batteries (except one) to maintain or replace. No chance of running out of battery power. Good hill climbing performance.
- Cons: Noisy, smelly, and can be jerky when accelerating or decelerating. Also, you have to drive to a gas station to fill up, or keep gas in your garage. Heat from the engine while you're driving can be annoying.
Electric Carts:
- Pros: Smooth, quiet, no engine noise or smell. If you buy one with 8 six-volt batteries it will go a long way. A Columbia Par Car recently tested at over 80 miles on one charge.
- Cons: You must maintain the batteries, which means keeping them charged and keeping the water at the proper level. Also, the batteries will need to be replaced every 3 to 5 years or so, depending on use. Eight batteries will cost between approximately $700 and $900. Electric carts slow down a bit going up hill.
My personal preference is electric. We own two Columbia Par Cars and have been very pleased with both.
I would suggest going to multiple dealers and driving both kinds before deciding.