[Topspinmo]

When you think about it neither are very fuel efficient for the weight and size of the cart and engine. I'm old school and like carb. due to the simplicity of the fuel system and would be able to do some of maintenance. Carb system is simple, tank, vacuum pump (some just gravity feed), filter and carb. No elect fuel pump, no computer fuel management system, no sensors. Now if I had choice and which ever was better deal I would probably go ACDC. But to pay 2 grand extra NAAA I wouldn't.

IMO only thing Gas has over electric is more miles freedom from the plug. IMO both are costly to maintain over years of service. Gas carts: course gas, oil changes, and maybe engine after 7 to 10 years or more. Electric carts, Battery maintenance and big cost close to about every 5 years are the batteries. But, I suspect ( haven't researched it) the elect. cart over time would be cheaper to maintain if mile per mile cost comparison could be obtained. Battery maintenance vs. Gas and oil changes and of course it the owner can do most of the pre-ventive maintenance. If not then cost would be a lot higher IMO.

[Steve & Deanna]

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) hardly seems worth the price difference. I didn't know that Yamaha offers two types of engines. We have an EZ Go gas and are quite happy with it.

[tuccillo]

The Carts and Clubs price difference is more like $700. I assume the $2000 is from The Villages Yamaha dealers?

Originally Posted by George Bieniaszek

Just bought a new 2014 Yamaha with the carburetor. Cost me approx. $2000 less than an EFI cart. If for argument's sake, the EFI gets 50 MPG and the carb gets 45 MPG, I can buy gasoline for a long time before I spend $1900-$2000 more.

EZGO and Club Cars sell only carb carts. Yamaha was the only one to market an EFI model, more as a sales gimmick than anything else.

Got to ask, how much sophisticated fuel management does one need for a one cylinder engine???

Then stop and ask yourself after 5-10 years, how much is the repair bill when something goes wrong in the EFI cart and your warranty is long gone where a simple carb. swap will get you going.

[Rango]

Originally Posted by 94blaze

Still an option far as i know

All Yamaha golf carts have EFI, no carbs offered.

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by Rango

All Yamaha golf carts have EFI, no carbs offered.

Really? What salesman told you this?
Just bought another 2014 non EFI.
2014 Yamaha Jasper Red Metallic Gas - Masek Golf Cars

[Villageshooter]

i have tried to convert to a gas cart, both styles, i just cant get out my head is all a gas cart is a riding lawn mower with out the blades i love to listen to music i jus cant do that in any of these gas carts no matter what type of options the car cart is outfitted with! best of luck! when u hear a cart with johnny cash playing that will be me

[Rango]

Originally Posted by NoMoSno

Really? What salesman told you this?
Just bought another 2014 non EFI.
2014 Yamaha Jasper Red Metallic Gas - Masek Golf Cars

No salesman, Yamaha website. Well you know if it's on the web it's gotta be true. ) If you bought a 2014 with a carb, then obviously the website is not correct.

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by George Bieniaszek

Just bought a new 2014 Yamaha with the carburetor. Cost me approx. $2000 less than an EFI cart. If for argument's sake, the EFI gets 50 MPG and the carb gets 45 MPG, I can buy gasoline for a long time before I spend $1900-$2000 more.

EZGO and Club Cars sell only carb carts. Yamaha was the only one to market an EFI model, more as a sales gimmick than anything else.

Got to ask, how much sophisticated fuel management does one need for a one cylinder engine???

Then stop and ask yourself after 5-10 years, how much is the repair bill when something goes wrong in the EFI cart and your warranty is long gone where a simple carb. swap will get you going.

It is grossly unfair to use common sense logic in a posting

[George Bieniaszek]

Originally Posted by Challenger

It is grossly unfair to use common sense logic in a posting

HA HA Challenger

Sometimes, someone has to get up off the couch and turn the lamp on in a dark room!!

[Cisco Kid]

Originally Posted by Rango

Would you by a new car with a carburetor?

Bring back the 1969 Z28 RS 302.

Yeah Baby

no ?

[rubicon]

Just when I get ready to make the plunge a thread like this appears. If buying a new car is a poor investment then just think what that says about dropping a bundle on a new cart. I receive many compliments on my 2006 electric cart . i can travel at up to 20mph. I can go to places of my choice with no problems on 3.5 year batteries. I will purchase new batteries before the cold weather arrives to ensure performance as good as is allowed with this type of transportation. the longer I own this cart the better the return on the costs of ownership.

finally no matter what golf cart dealership you choose they all seem to believe their in the drivers seat and to that I say "I don't need your stinking cart."

[kwtoman]

Not sure if this is off topic or what. However, in this day in age, with the ability to make almost silent motorcycles, why can we not make a muffler system for a golf cart that takes care of the noise and fumes?

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by kwtoman

NO sure if this is off topic or what. However, in this day in age, with the ability to make almost silent motorcycles, why can we not make a muffler system for a golf cart that takes care of the noise and fumes?

kwtoman: Great question. My personal view is they can but since most golf carts are sold to golf clubs and not to individuals the incentive may not be there....at least yet