[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by roadrnnr

Where are these things Made?

Well, as patriotic as the dealership is - decorated with flags of all the branches, Army vet salesman, etc., it appears these are made in the red land of high tariffs.

[ohioshooter]

Originally Posted by HospitalCoder

I’ve been tailgated by Atomic cars as well as traditional golf carts. The problem is not the cart; the problem is speeding. I drive 20 mph and am tailgated or passed virtually every time I’m out.

There are more 30mph Yamaha’s out there than there are Atomic’s sold in the Villages. My neighbor took his in for service and complained that it was sluggish going up hills. They gave it back to him, now it goes 30. The only time I would pass someone is if they are going 10-15mph.

[Nana2Teddy]

We bought one a year ago mainly for me because I had trouble using the Yamaha gas pedal with my arthritic right knee. I also wanted the AC. We both love it, and it’s mostly the only cart we use during summer months. AC is great! Seats aren’t as comfy as our upgraded Yamaha bucket seats, so we don’t use it for long distances, but for local driving down here in the south, or trips as far as LSL it’s great. If anyone is being tailgated by a cool kart blame the driver, not the cart. We are passed far more by Yamaha gas carts than any other kind when we’re out and about even though our cool cart can go 27 mph.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by USOTR

These Atomic Kool Kart do not belong on our golf cart trails. While I was cursing at 19-20 mph, I had one tail gating me the other day and it felt like I had a car on my tail... The experience was intimidating, and these mini cars using our golf cart and walking trails should be addressed by The Villages.

No wonder you were "cursing"

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Tadpole

I agree! After experiencing how uncomfortable it was on the path outside Harmeswood and the northern tunnels, I had my Atomic coupe made "street legal" immediately. I never had a problem on the streets as long as I stayed in the right-hand lane. You're even allowed to CROSS the CRs 466, 466A, 401, etc. where there are signals. Highly recommend STREET LEGAL.

Yep. There's nothing better than cruising along at 25 mph in a death trap next to 18 wheelers going 45+, all the time getting tailgated, honked at and receiving a one finger salute. Where can I sign up????

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by ohioshooter

There are more 30mph Yamaha’s out there than there are Atomic’s sold in the Villages. My neighbor took his in for service and complained that it was sluggish going up hills. They gave it back to him, now it goes 30. The only time I would pass someone is if they are going 10-15mph.

Please don't get ahead of me and behind a 10 mph cart that you won't pass, unless there is enough room for me to pass both of you.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Nana2Teddy

We bought one a year ago mainly for me because I had trouble using the Yamaha gas pedal with my arthritic right knee. I also wanted the AC. We both love it, and it’s mostly the only cart we use during summer months. AC is great! Seats aren’t as comfy as our upgraded Yamaha bucket seats, so we don’t use it for long distances, but for local driving down here in the south, or trips as far as LSL it’s great. If anyone is being tailgated by a cool kart blame the driver, not the cart. We are passed far more by Yamaha gas carts than any other kind when we’re out and about even though our cool cart can go 27 mph.

So, the complaint is that YOUR illegal cart is LESS illegal than THEIR illegal cart?????

[inda50]

Originally Posted by roadrnnr

Where are these things Made?

china

[ChicagoNative]

Love mine, but we just posted for sale in classifieds. Reason: getting a second car and no room in garage. Feel free to contact me if interested.

FOR SALE: 2021 Atomic Ion Street Legal Golf Cart. Available soon.
Reason for selling: getting second car, no room in garage.

*Upgraded 14” tires in June of 2024
*Upgraded to Lithium Battery in June of 2022
*Dealer serviced annually
*Air Conditioned, heated, power windows/door locks
*Blue Tooth Radio
*Purchase price $21,143

Fun to drive, range of about 55-60 miles on a full charge. Candy apple red exterior, red/black interior.
4-door Hatchback with plenty of room for groceries, packages, etc. 9900 miles. $11,000.

[JoelJohnson]

Parts and service?

[golfnut]

Originally Posted by USOTR

These Atomic Kool Kart do not belong on our golf cart trails. While I was cursing at 19-20 mph, I had one tail gating me the other day and it felt like I had a car on my tail... The experience was intimidating, and these mini cars using our golf cart and walking trails should be addressed by The Villages.

They are not mini cars they are golf carts

[mrf6969]

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson

Parts and service?

Probably a good question to ask. I just looked it up that they are made or at least assembled in North Dakota. Hopefully for the Atomic owners they will stay in business. Finding the parts when the air conditioning, heater, power window and door locks etc. start to fail and they will in time, there will not be an issue getting parts and people to work on them.
Another unknown is how will Atomic carts do in the resale market. We know that Yamaha carts do a great job holding their value.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by mrf6969

Probably a good question to ask. I just looked it up that they are made or at least assembled in North Dakota. Hopefully for the Atomic owners they will stay in business. Finding the parts when the air conditioning, heater, power window and door locks etc. start to fail and they will in time, there will not be an issue getting parts and people to work on them.
Another unknown is how will Atomic carts do in the resale market. We know that Yamaha carts do a great job holding their value.

Well, they do seem to have been present and available in The Villages for at least 5 years - maybe longer, so that's promising.

[mgman]

This is the only dealership in the world. What if something happens to it? Where do I get parts and service? I love the concept and the cart. But service scares me.

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

What about someone opening up a golf cart accessory store where they could also make modifications to all the types of golf carts that are out there?