[lwhitsel]

I had a 2+2 with the seats facing back. The back seat folded up which seemed great. Issues we had was with people in back it made the cart go down in the back. You felt like you would slide out. Seat belts are a must. Also there is not a handle in the middle to hold on to. Last the roof does not cover the back seats. Riders either get wet when it rains or sun drenched. I finally traded it in on a 2+2 that faces back also but it sits higher in the back, better suspension. It also has a handle in the middle to hold on to and a big improvement was the roof covers your back riders. Both can hold golf clubs.

[theils]

That is good to know. Thank you!

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by spinner1001

Same. In our case, the loss of the sweater basket is made up by adding a plastic tray across the top of the inside windshield. I like the tray a lot for holding things. It was added as part of the original cart order.

I still have the sweater basket, but I also have the front and rear overhead shelves for extra storage. I always leave a hat or two up there, a few extra shop towels (that I can wet, to cool off)and whatever else I want out of sight...

[xcaligirl]

Originally Posted by BPete22

We are currently in the process of moving to The Villages and in the market for a golf cart. What are the + and - of 2+2 golf carts? Interested in ride quality and usefulness for golf. Thanks and see you soon.

I really can’t comment on a 4 seater since we both have a 2 seater cart. However, I do want to welcome you to the Villages! Enjoy, relax, don’t try to do too much (I’m the type that had to have every box emptied and put away before driving around to see the sights!). People are generally nice, just like anywhee else, there are jerks (ignore them, don’t let them ruin your sunshine!)

[Ducatigator]

Welcome. You will absolutely love it here. Golf cart is an important part of the Village life. Having 4 seats is really good to have. Now have a 2 plus 2 or a 4 forward is dependent on your "visitor" situation. We started out with a 2 plus 2 and love it. It is a bit uncomfortable for pur guests going backwards especially since we will go 40 miles round trip at any moment in time. So, we are getting our 2nd cart with 4 forward. It is actually the new wave of golf carts being purchased. Both versions can have a golf bag attachment in the rear. 2 plus 2 a bit shorter, easier to park and easier to turn in the tunnels. 4 forward a bit longer and may need an actual full car space to park. All these factors can de different depending on the manufacturer. Just decide what you may want and then have fun shopping. Good luck. Reach out if you have any questions

Have a great weekend.
Thanks
Serge

[ckcapaul]

Originally Posted by BPete22

We are currently in the process of moving to The Villages and in the market for a golf cart. What are the + and - of 2+2 golf carts? Interested in ride quality and usefulness for golf. Thanks and see you soon.

We have a 2 seat gas and a 4 forward facing electric ezgo. 4 seater is only about 10" longer than the gas. Great for guests easy to talk and fits in standard parking areas and no trouble turning into tunnels. Only issue was the roof was too high for the saddlebrook tunnel, couple hours at home fixed that problem.

[MrChip72]

Originally Posted by mrf0151

Just be aware that over 99% of the time you will have no one in those back seats that you paid a lot more money for.

We paid $1500 to add the rear seat and love the extra storage we have now when going to the grocery store or the squares.

It's also nice not having to worry when visitors arrive in finding them a golf cart if they're not too willing to rent one.

Originally Posted by mrf0151

Secondly, no adult really likes riding in the uncomfortable and bumpy ride rear seats.
If you are going to have a ton of company, then maybe 4-seat carts make sense, but this is not the case for most of us.
When we have company, we just use our second 2 seat cart and if we need more carts we borrow from a neighbor, or the other option is rent a cart.

I enjoy riding in the rear seats when my brother visits with his spouse and the ladies drive in the front row.

I wouldn't feel comfortable lending or borrowing from a neighbor in case something bad ever happened.

Was a good $1500 well spent converting our 2 seater to a 2+2 really.

[HoosierPa]

Thought we needed 4 seater but SO GLAD WE BOUGHT 2 SEATER.
- back seat riders do not like it
- rarely is anyone in back
- upgraded suspension gives a rough ride
- golfing is a PITA out of a 4 seater

[HogPilot]

Originally Posted by mrf0151

Just be aware that over 99% of the time you will have no one in those back seats that you paid a lot more money for.
Secondly, no adult really likes riding in the uncomfortable and bumpy ride rear seats.
If you are going to have a ton of company, then maybe 4-seat carts make sense, but this is not the case for most of us.
When we have company, we just use our second 2 seat cart and if we need more carts we borrow from a neighbor, or the other option is rent a cart.

The best advice I got from my cart dealership 11 years ago was to rent one on those few occasions when I had guests. Only needed a rental twice.
Championship courses have carts available when playing.

[Pinkgirl]

I'm interested in adding a rear facing backseat to my 2 seater. Other than the Village Golf Carts Sales at the squares are there any other recommendations for people or businesses to install such?

[MrChip72]

Originally Posted by Pinkgirl

I'm interested in adding a rear facing backseat to my 2 seater. Other than the Village Golf Carts Sales at the squares are there any other recommendations for people or businesses to install such?

Carts & Clubs in Ocala did ours. Very happy with it. They will pickup and dropoff your cart even. They had our cart for around 3-4 days.

[Limey]

Originally Posted by BPete22

We are currently in the process of moving to The Villages and in the market for a golf cart. What are the + and - of 2+2 golf carts? Interested in ride quality and usefulness for golf. Thanks and see you soon.

One thing to be aware of that almost caught us out was that some four seaters are too long for our garages so check before you buy.

[firefighter4u]

unless you are hauling more than 2 people frequently, I'd get a 2 seater (and rent a 4 seater as needed). Very few adults will ride comfortably riding on the back seat facing backwards for any length of time.

[Deckboat234]

We have a 4 forward facing Yamaha and a 2 seat Yamaha with rear facing seat. The 4 forward is the one I use for golf and when we have friends who ride with us. It rides nice and I still can back in park at the squares like the regular carts. The 2 forward with rear facing we use if it is just us running around. We will leave the seat down and put a cooler on the flat area if we go the the store. My wife uses it to haul her cardio drumming set up. We like both. If just getting one cart, I would go with the 4 forward facing seats.

[eweissenbach]

I have a Yamaha factory four seater with the back facing rear seat. I would personally not be crazy about a long ride facing backward but I have not heard complaints from guests who have survived it. The factory installed back facing seats are superior to the aftermarket seats IMO. THE factory installed seats are deeper and thus more comfortable and I think the suspension is beefed up. Also, my back seat can be lifted with a cooler underneath which can be used to carry groceries or anything else that you need. I seldom need the extra seat but I subscribe to the old saying “I’d rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it”.