[jane032657]

Thank you everyone for your comments and ideas. I will be taking all these responses with me when I shop! Looking forward to being there March 16!

[golf2140]

Originally Posted by eschdm

Why is anyone looking at gas vs electric. At the Villages Golf cart store at Colony, Ross, the salesman said I was was sharing a moment and I mentioned that my EZGO RXV electric was the best, and he said that he thought the same. (yamaha does make an electric, its nice, but the A/C motor used in the RXV is hard to beat) Encouraged by Ross, I then climbed aboard the new Yamaha EFI and took it for a spin. Nothing new here. Still noisy, still vibrates, still stinks. When I returned, Ross understood my issues with it as it was hyped as a new cart with new features. I returned home in my RXV and am very pleased on my decision. Oh, range issues, not with the 6-8volt setups. Anyone says anything different, and their not either maintaining things or just plain biased against electric. PS. I'm the guy passing everyone on the Bonita hill.

Another with a bad first post.

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by eschdm

Why is anyone looking at gas vs electric. At the Villages Golf cart store at Colony, Ross, the salesman said I was was sharing a moment and I mentioned that my EZGO RXV electric was the best, and he said that he thought the same. (yamaha does make an electric, its nice, but the A/C motor used in the RXV is hard to beat) Encouraged by Ross, I then climbed aboard the new Yamaha EFI and took it for a spin. Nothing new here. Still noisy, still vibrates, still stinks. When I returned, Ross understood my issues with it as it was hyped as a new cart with new features. I returned home in my RXV and am very pleased on my decision. Oh, range issues, not with the 6-8volt setups. Anyone says anything different, and their not either maintaining things or just plain biased against electric. PS. I'm the guy passing everyone on the Bonita hill.

Spoken Well! were never going to win against the hydro carbon range anxiety owners.

I'm a Tomberlin Fan but I believe the company is in trouble. The EZGO with the AC motor is a winner!

[deano_hoosier]

Checked gas mileage after 440 miles on new Yamaha fuel injected cart. 49 mi/gal.

[getdul981]

Originally Posted by deano_hoosier

Checked gas mileage after 440 miles on new Yamaha fuel injected cart. 49 mi/gal.

Almost as good as our Prius.

[Gearhead]

Originally Posted by golf2140

Another with a bad first post.

As a fairly new Villages resident (2010), I daily check the messages here to learn more about this wonderful place.

A question to better understand the "forum rules of conduct".....

What do you mean by "Another with a bad first post"?

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by Gearhead

As a fairly new Villages resident (2010), I daily check the messages here to learn more about this wonderful place.

A question to better understand the "forum rules of conduct".....

What do you mean by "Another with a bad first post"?

I think the comment refers to the fact that the board periodically gets negative posts from new members as their first post. Then, they are never heard from again. This has lead to the suspicion that we are seeing people with an axe to grind with a particular business and are coming here to generate negative publicity to harm the business. Could be a disgruntled employee or ex-employee or someone who has a competing business. So, negative first posts, usually those that provide no real detail, are sometimes viewed with a jaundiced eye. Not saying that is the case here, just explaining.

[Yorio]

Sometime back I posted on TOTV why I was not told about EFI of Yamaha when I bought 2012 in December. I bought it from Colony Village Golf. Since they started advertising in January, I thought I should have been given the choice and felt they were trying to get rid of non-EFI 2012 model. In February, I did hear from management and they did apologize for not giving me an option and mentioned that if I wanted EFI, I could get one for additional $500. They also told me that Yamaha is not making non-EFI 2012 model any more and they are still selling well without EFI. I am o.k. with their explanation so case closed and am not switching to EFI.

[normandy]

that all sounds get, I TOO LIKE THE GAS YAMAHA FI, JUST STAY FAR AWAY FROM THE EZ-GO AND THE NEW STORE FRONT NEAR CVS ON RT.101, AFTER YOU GET YOUR CART AND WANT SOMETHING FIXED, THE HEAVY FAT GUY AT THE DESK GOES TO THE MECHANIC IN THE REAR SHOP AND THEY HAVE A LAUGH { HE OR SHE WANTS IT FIXED WHEN} STAY WITH YAMAHA NICE PEOPLE TOO

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by Yorio

Sometime back I posted on TOTV why I was not told about EFI of Yamaha when I bought 2012 in December. I bought it from Colony Village Golf. Since they started advertising in January, I thought I should have been given the choice and felt they were trying to get rid of non-EFI 2012 model. In February, I did hear from management and they did apologize for not giving me an option and mentioned that if I wanted EFI, I could get one for additional $500. They also told me that Yamaha is not making non-EFI 2012 model any more and they are still selling well without EFI. I am o.k. with their explanation so case closed and am not switching to EFI.

Yorio, I remember your post. Glad to hear that the TV store management made you the offer they did - that sounds very reasonable as that's about the price difference (if not even a bit less) between the carb and the EFI versions.

Thanks for the update!

Bill

[oatmealgirls]

Yorio, I agree, thanks for the update!

[LittleDog]

I purchased a non efi cart from Carts and Clubs in December. They told me that for an additional $600 I could purchase an efi cart. After some consideration I decided to just go with the regular gas cart because I didn't think that the advantages were worth the $600. Just my opinion. The other day I did ride in an efi cart while golfing with a friend. It was a little bit quieter than mine but he had a foam pad under the seat which I'm sure reduced the noise somewhat. I contacted Carts and Clubs about this and was told that I had purchased a deluxe seat which didn't come with the foam pad because if I had one it would be touching the motor.

I am happy with my cart for quite a few reasons, meei cabin, rear shelf, and nice seat. I think I'll just stick with what I got.

John

[FMF Doc]

Originally Posted by normandy

that all sounds get, I TOO LIKE THE GAS YAMAHA FI, JUST STAY FAR AWAY FROM THE EZ-GO AND THE NEW STORE FRONT NEAR CVS ON RT.101, AFTER YOU GET YOUR CART AND WANT SOMETHING FIXED, THE HEAVY FAT GUY AT THE DESK GOES TO THE MECHANIC IN THE REAR SHOP AND THEY HAVE A LAUGH { HE OR SHE WANTS IT FIXED WHEN} STAY WITH YAMAHA NICE PEOPLE TOO

Any specifics of problems you encountered there? I have never had a problem with those people of their products. In fact quite the opposite. I'd would like to hear specifically what problems YOU encountered.

[keithwand]

We are ordering the Yamaha EFI with optional Ultimate Sport Seats. These are marine grade vinyl and you customize them with 2 tones.
They are extremely comfortable and both seats adjust forward and back and tilt as well.
Be careful, once you sit in them you will want them.
Get the speedo and odom. as well as side marker lights to be seen at night.
10 or 12 inch wheels complete the cart.

[KEVIN & JOSIE]

In August, EZGO will introduce a Hybrid Cart. I attached a link. Looking forward to checking it out. You may want to. Good Luck in your decision.

EXCEED HYBRID TECHNOLOGY