[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

My Yamaha is my CAR in TVs. Price is cheap for a car.

Agreed. Some people just need to moan about everything.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Agreed. Some people just need to moan about everything.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Villagevip

One cylinder, chug chug...Notice how overpriced these new golf cars are....Fred Flintstone engineering, in engine, suspension, frame, brakes....Now look, at other new ATVs of the same price.. Two or more cylinders, overhead cams, larger wheels tires , sophisticated suspension, disc brakes, on and on..

P.S. not on a budget,,Just dreaming.. Say if, Polaris made a golf course accepted cart..how advanced it would be..This, to justify the $15K plus..

Oh I see.

[Fredman]

Be glad for those who buy new so you can buy used

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Fredman

Be glad for those who buy new so you can buy used

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[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

My Yamaha is my CAR in TVs. Price is cheap for a car.

Actually you can buy some new cars for the $15,000 or so you pay for a golf cart..just saying

[TravelHungry]

It's so true, costs are becoming to high for these golf carts.

[Wiotte]

Buy used 1 or 2 years old if nearly new is desired. Save 40 % and NO sales tax ( registration not required so the state has no idea)
Many people get sucked into buying one and either want an upgrade or just feel they don't use it enough. Or, move out of TV etc.


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[ajbrown]

Originally Posted by biker1

The level of technology is fine - it is a golf cart. You don't need more than one cylinder or overhead cams to get you around on the golf course or the MMPs at 20 mph. Overhead cams offer advantages at high RPMs - this is not really an issue with golf cart engines. They also are more complex and thus more costly than the simpler and proven overhead valve designs that are used in golf cart engines. The latest Yamahas have independent front and rear suspensions. I am not sure what additional level of sophistication you are looking for in the suspension. The one place where they could be improved would be brakes on all four wheels. My Yamaha has a wet disk brake on the rear wheels only. These things are rugged and bulletproof. If you really want something that has more whistles and bells, look at Atomic carts.

Refreshing to read something that is based on logic... thank you

PS. buy electric

[TechGC]

What you need to remember is that the private owner market for a golf cart only represents 2% of the market for the manufacturers.
They like to sell 75 plus at a pop to golf courses. The Private market is growing and the manufacturers are seeing it. New stuff will be coming out directed to that market. Don't expect lower prices however.

Originally Posted by Wiotte

Yep your right. Smart people buy used, those who buy new are the self abusers.


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Excuse me....Self abusers? Really? Where do you get off making such a statement. I prefer new with almost everything big I purchase. Houses, cars & yes golf cars.I don't need to inherit other people's problems. !!

Originally Posted by Wiotte

We picked up a used 2015 fuel injected Yami 4 seater last July with all the bells and whistles. Original owner paid $15.8K with tax. I paid him 8K, no sales tax. DON'T BUY NEW. Deprecation is worse than anything on 4 wheels !


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What if one were to buy new with all the Bell's & whistles and never intend on selling it.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

What if one were to buy new with all the Bell's & whistles and never intend on selling it.

There you go again, asking intelligent questions.


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[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

Excuse me....Self abusers? Really? Where do you get off making such a statement. I prefer new with almost everything big I purchase. Houses, cars & yes golf cars.I don't need to inherit other people's problems. !!

I had to go back 2 weeks to see when I posted that. My post was in reply to what another poster said. In that context it isn't as bad as I thought. Sorry, nothing personal. I too only buy new on big purchases. I just can't justify paying 15K+ to buy a new golf cart. The depreciation is 40% the first year ! That's insane, if you're the new purchaser. For me, that would be self abuse.
BTW, go Yankees !!!




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[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

Excuse me....Self abusers? Really? Where do you get off making such a statement. I prefer new with almost everything big I purchase. Houses, cars & yes golf cars.I don't need to inherit other people's problems. !!

$8K, 350 miles. Original invoice almost $16K. Isn't she a beaut !!





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