Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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We price-compared new EZGO, PARCAR & Club Car (Electric) and so far Club car is lowest. Should we buy it?
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We are also in the market for a golf cart and were leaning toward the Yamaha, now I'm not so sure. We definitely want an electric cart but it sounds like most people on this thread are happy with the EZGO. Does anyone out there have a Yamaha?
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My first choice are the Club Cars, they are about 100lbs lighter in weight because they use an alum frame (no driveway rust) less weight = more distance.
Just add out solar and go all day & nite
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I haven't seen any frame rust causing driveway stains but have seen yellow/brown driveway stains caused by leaking battery acid from electric carts.
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I was in the golf business for 35 years. In that time I managed, maintained and purchased several golf cart fleets. Back in the 80s and 90s EZ Go were generally considered to the the Cadillac of golf carts. In the late mid 90s, Club Car made several changes to their carts and just overtook the market. I think that it was the aluminum frame that first got so much attention and then they were the first ones to develop the 48 volt system with six 8-volt batteries.
I think that Club Cars are still the best out there. The lightweight frame allows them to use a lot less power to get more miles and it never rusts out. I have a 48 volt Club Car with six 8-volt batteries and when I need new batteries, I am going to do the conversion to eight 6-volt batteries. Another note of caution. If you like the carts with the fancy bodies like the Yesteryear carts or the '57 Chevy that's fine. Some people love them, but be advised that those bodies are much heavier than a standard golf cart body and will cut down on your range.
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It's called lack of maintenance, having an elec cart is not the reason.
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Gene there's a second part of that questions which needs to be included.
Two batteries weigh about 130lbs, extra cables and battery brackets weigh I guess 20-30 lbs, call it 150 for sake of discussion. So the extra batteries will give more amps = distance but it will be diminished by the extra weight. A club cart is about 500 lbs add the extra batteries so it's now 650 lbs. that really hurts going up the small hills & tunnels. Now the cost to add the batteries & cables $225-$250 cost to fabricate the bracket????? Maintain more batteries I know I'm bias, but the solar option blows this idea away in many other ways. .
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Tessie is adorable!
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Some info from a post some time ago
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Good info from you. Thanks! OK...here's the $64,000 question: When will your solar-powered cart be ready for action....May, June, ??? Inquiring minds are inquiring. <g> Gene |
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What about the GEM. Looks good, but I don't see very many around TV.
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Star Cart has been great for me
Before I purchased my Starr Cart I did hear of some people having electrical problems but I have been very happy with mine. It is 48 Volt with 8 - 6 volt batteries (which I believe give you the best range). Other reasons I purchased one: Priced a few thousand less than similar equiped Yamaha or Club Car,4 seater with flip up seat, seat belts std. nice sumbrella cover std, a little higher headroom. Also I purchased with 10 inch tires instead of the 13 inch standard tires to improve ride. You may want to go over and look at them. Good luck!
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Gem is street legal
You dont see many around as they only make a street legal to the best of my knowledge.
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