Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2387365)

Yes, club car is marginally less expensive, but drive both and consider your carting experience over many years. We have both a club car and a Yamaha. Hands down, I prefer driving the Yamaha and my wife loves the club car. To each his/her own.

Originally Posted by SHIBUMI (Post 2387561)

If its gas, its a Yamaha........much quieter than other gas and they juice it up so you can go 30 mph, not legal as 20 mph is the norm, but not in the villages

If its electric its Club Car.........better built chassis and suspension, BUT, 20 mph, prefer the quiet and quality

years ago Harley made great golf cars, problem was you couldn't kill them, they went out of business

Golf carts you push or pull, golf cars you drive.........terminology...carts is slang

When golf courses buy golf cars, the costs range from low of EZ-GO, mid of Yamaha, high of Club Car. Trade in value figures in as most courses trade every 5 while value is up. Club Car is also seen as a mark of a higher class of the club. Yamaha has made in roads, BUT,
most clubs buy electric and prefer club car. A golf car for 18 holes is only on for less than 30 minutes so it can go 36 holes.

That being said, get an extended range battery for the villages........or get gas to go fast, the noise will get you sooner or later, but you will ignore because you can go faster..vroom..............

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2387685)

if The Villages were so DEVOTED to their residents as they would have you believe, they would REQUIRE Electric golf cars for less noise and pollution.

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2387385)

They’re cheaper and they don’t keep them that long. Business Economic’s.

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2387685)

I find it strange that in TV town that OLDER people want to drive gulf cars above 20 MPH, which is the posted speed limits in the residential neighborhoods. What's the point anyway? Is it some left over nostalgia from the teenage hot rod days. And like people say about the "jacked up" golf cars going 30 MPH, they are so LOUD that riding in one will give you a headache. Also the older ones STINK as they pass you by if you are out working in your yard and trying to listen to the radio. If The Villages were so DEVOTED to their residents as they would have you believe, they would REQUIRE Electric golf cars for less noise and pollution.

Originally Posted by Danube (Post 2387617)

My neighbor used to say-

Cadillac, Cadillac
Wish I had my money back

Hyundai Genesis is awesome:
GENESIS - GV60, GV70, GV80, G70, G80, G90 | GENESIS Worldwide

Cadillac is the Oldsmobile of luxury cars.

Originally Posted by RoseyRed (Post 2387492)

I would be interested in what each of you like in the Yamaha and Club carts.

Originally Posted by kkingston57 (Post 2387477)

True, but most golf courses use electric carts.

Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2387479)

The high end hoity toity courses that lease the newest technology might have electric carts, but not everywhere. Played Southampton CC in western Massachusetts today and drove a 20 year old carbureted Yamaha that ran like a clock. Beautiful course and great deal, midweek senior green fee of $35 with a cart. That being said, I did have to choke the cart to get it running on the first hole, but that happens before the cart warms up and the temperature is in the low 40’s.

Originally Posted by jimhoward (Post 2387482)

I gave my Mercedes to one of the kids and bought a Hyundai which I love. I wouldn’t take a Cadillac if you gave it to me for free.

As has been said, to each their own.

Originally Posted by RoseyRed (Post 2387492)

I would be interested in what each of you like in the Yamaha and Club carts.

Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2387643)

Most private golf courses use Electric Carts, because Members won't ride in Gasoline carts. It has nothing to do with economics.

Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2387667)

JD Power ranks Cadillac as 4th in Customer Satisfaction in the Premier segment of the automobile market.. Only Lexus, Infiniti and Porsche rank higher.

JD Power ranks Genesis in the lower tier of the Premium Vehicle segment. Recommended areas to improve are: Service, Dealer Experience and general Customer Satisfaction.

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2387685)

I find it strange that in TV town that OLDER people want to drive gulf cars above 20 MPH, which is the posted speed limits in the residential neighborhoods. What's the point anyway? Is it some left over nostalgia from the teenage hot rod days. And like people say about the "jacked up" golf cars going 30 MPH, they are so LOUD that riding in one will give you a headache. Also the older ones STINK as they pass you by if you are out working in your yard and trying to listen to the radio. If The Villages were so DEVOTED to their residents as they would have you believe, they would REQUIRE Electric golf cars for less noise and pollution.

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2387728)

I find it strange that someone who doesn't own ANY golf cart, and admits to taking only a few rides in one CONSTANTLY chimes in on these threads...

Originally Posted by mvasilik1 (Post 2387362)

I've done some shopping and I was surprised to learn that an Club Car Onward 2p & 4p was less expensive then the Yamaha in the villages. It's American made in Ga and has lots of options.

Originally Posted by Danube (Post 2387617)

My neighbor used to say-

Cadillac, Cadillac
Wish I had my money back

Hyundai Genesis is awesome:
GENESIS - GV60, GV70, GV80, G70, G80, G90 | GENESIS Worldwide

Cadillac is the Oldsmobile of luxury cars.

Originally Posted by justjim (Post 2387670)

From the looks of a Publix parking lot, you will see many fewer Cadillac’s vs Hyundai’s. I wonder if price has something to do with it? Of course more gas carts/cars than EV carts/cars too. To each their own.

Originally Posted by mvasilik1 (Post 2387362)

I've done some shopping and I was surprised to learn that an Club Car Onward 2p & 4p was less expensive then the Yamaha in the villages. It's American made in Ga and has lots of options. I would recommend checking it out. Has anyone else found that to be true?

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2387728)

I find it strange that someone who doesn't own ANY golf cart, and admits to taking only a few rides in one CONSTANTLY chimes in on these threads...

Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2387375)

That's because the dealers in TV take advantage of local residents, in every way they can.

ClubCar is far superior to Yamaha. Call 10 golf course PGA Professionals and they'll all tell you the exact same thing. Hardly any private golf course in America, opts for the Yamaha option.

Originally Posted by mvasilik1 (Post 2387362)

I've done some shopping and I was surprised to learn that an Club Car Onward 2p & 4p was less expensive then the Yamaha in the villages. It's American made in Ga and has lots of options. I would recommend checking it out. Has anyone else found that to be true?

Originally Posted by FloridaGuy66 (Post 2387743)

Yamaha carts are ALSO American made in GA.

Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2387461)

Not just my opinion, it's the opinion of most experts and those in the business. Even ChatGPT knows.

Originally Posted by mvasilik1 (Post 2387362)

I've done some shopping and I was surprised to learn that an Club Car Onward 2p & 4p was less expensive then the Yamaha in the villages. It's American made in Ga and has lots of options. I would recommend checking it out. Has anyone else found that to be true?

Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2387693)

Most every other residential development in the USA, requires Electric Carts. The problem in The Villages, is all the legacy gas carts that folks have been hanging on to. They'd be a rebellion of major proportions, if they ever banned gas golf carts.

I suspect what we'll see in the next 5 years, is a requirement that golf carts are "registered" and TV will stop registering "new" gasoline carts.

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker (Post 2387851)

You trust AI?

Originally Posted by Rocksnap (Post 2387749)

Genesis ARE nice. Until you drive & compare against Lexus.
It’s the same when drinking a cheap beer. It’s all good until you then drink a real beer.

Originally Posted by mkjelenbaas (Post 2387528)

Do yourself a favor and shop outside TV and save yourself thousands of dollars! You have been warned!!

Originally Posted by mkjelenbaas (Post 2387827)

DO NOT buy from The Villages as their prices are thousands more - go outside the bubble!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2387859)

That would help lower the noise of the gas golf cars passing while people are outside in their front yard, working or just sitting. I find that when I am outside listening to the radio, that when a golf car goes by they are often so loud that they drowned out the radio. I find that about 3 out of 10 golf cars going by are louder than the others and they are going about 30 MPH in a 10 MPH residential zone. So, I conclude that those 30% have "jacked up" their throttle control. I find it strange that in a retirement community that a MAX 20 MPH limit is NOT enforced. It reminds me of the NY broken window theory of Policing. If people can break the speed limit REGULARLY, then will they break other laws. And do they ever endanger older pedestrians out for a refreshing walk. There are rules about what color you can paint your house, but NO enforcement of neighborhood speed limits by Golf car, automobile, or truck..........GO FIGURE ???????

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2387859)

That would help lower the noise of the gas golf cars passing while people are outside in their front yard, working or just sitting. I find that when I am outside listening to the radio, that when a golf car goes by they are often so loud that they drowned out the radio. I find that about 3 out of 10 golf cars going by are louder than the others and they are going about 30 MPH in a 10 MPH residential zone. So, I conclude that those 30% have "jacked up" their throttle control. I find it strange that in a retirement community that a MAX 20 MPH limit is NOT enforced. It reminds me of the NY broken window theory of Policing. If people can break the speed limit REGULARLY, then will they break other laws. And do they ever endanger older pedestrians out for a refreshing walk. There are rules about what color you can paint your house, but NO enforcement of neighborhood speed limits by Golf car, automobile, or truck..........GO FIGURE ???????

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2387859)

That would help lower the noise of the gas golf cars passing while people are outside in their front yard, working or just sitting. I find that when I am outside listening to the radio, that when a golf car goes by they are often so loud that they drowned out the radio. I find that about 3 out of 10 golf cars going by are louder than the others and they are going about 30 MPH in a 10 MPH residential zone. So, I conclude that those 30% have "jacked up" their throttle control. I find it strange that in a retirement community that a MAX 20 MPH limit is NOT enforced. It reminds me of the NY broken window theory of Policing. If people can break the speed limit REGULARLY, then will they break other laws. And do they ever endanger older pedestrians out for a refreshing walk. There are rules about what color you can paint your house, but NO enforcement of neighborhood speed limits by Golf car, automobile, or truck..........GO FIGURE ???????

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2387859)

That would help lower the noise of the gas golf cars passing while people are outside in their front yard, working or just sitting. I find that when I am outside listening to the radio, that when a golf car goes by they are often so loud that they drowned out the radio. I find that about 3 out of 10 golf cars going by are louder than the others and they are going about 30 MPH in a 10 MPH residential zone. So, I conclude that those 30% have "jacked up" their throttle control. I find it strange that in a retirement community that a MAX 20 MPH limit is NOT enforced. It reminds me of the NY broken window theory of Policing. If people can break the speed limit REGULARLY, then will they break other laws. And do they ever endanger older pedestrians out for a refreshing walk. There are rules about what color you can paint your house, but NO enforcement of neighborhood speed limits by Golf car, automobile, or truck..........GO FIGURE ???????

Originally Posted by mvasilik1 (Post 2387362)

I've done some shopping and I was surprised to learn that an Club Car Onward 2p & 4p was less expensive then the Yamaha in the villages. It's American made in Ga and has lots of options. I would recommend checking it out. Has anyone else found that to be true?