[dkrhardy]

The new Yamaha gas with EFI is said to be far more efficient, quieter, and not as smelly as the carb versions. And Carts and Clubs adds a package to reduce the sound even more. I was 100% electric minded until I drove one of those new gas carts. We bought the gas cart.
Don & Kaz

[kbace6]

Originally Posted by dkrhardy

The new Yamaha gas with EFI is said to be far more efficient, quieter, and not as smelly as the carb versions. And Carts and Clubs adds a package to reduce the sound even more. I was 100% electric minded until I drove one of those new gas carts. We bought the gas cart.
Don & Kaz

And how many miles of range electric would it take to get you out of that gas cart? Or do you drive your cart more than 100 miles per day at times and need the gas cart?

[kbace6]

Originally Posted by kbace6

I'm wondering with all the advantages and disadvantages of gas vs. electric carts if this question tells us anything.

I would add to this poll. Don't be restricted in your thinking about today's current electric cart performance with respect to range, just what it would take in range to get you out of your gas cart and into an electric one considering all the advantages and disadvantages of both competing technologies.

Since most have had a full winter driving their carts around, I thought I would resurrect this thread to see if anything has changed.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by asianthree

nothing like going up to lopez playing 18 grabbing dinner at SS and coming home in the dark only to run out of juice going to ST James. Gas it is 400 miles and counting

Really? On a 3-1/2 gallon tank? You're getting over 1 mpg from your gas golf cart?
What kind of cart do you have. From everything I've heard most gas golf carts get about 30 mpg.

[tzangrilli]

Two things I have learned about Villagers.
Everyone's own neighborhood is the best
And
If you have a gas cart it is the best and if you have an electric cart it is the best.
Of coarse I know poinciana and electric are really the best!

[bigallis1]

If I did go with an electric cart, (don't have one yet) I would go with the solar roof option no matter if the cart was new or pre-owned.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by bigallis1

If I did go with an electric cart, (don't have one yet) I would go with the solar roof option no matter if the cart was new or pre-owned.

Yes, and reduce your carbon foot print.

[Lbmb24101]

We are still struggling w the decision gas vs electric.

But a thought comes to mind:

If one is a bit hard of hearing, a noisy gas cart might be a driving distractor( not fully alert of traffic)
On the other hand, a sales person told us the newer gas carts are not as noisy.
Could someone comment on that, please???

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by Lbmb24101

We are still struggling w the decision gas vs electric.

But a thought comes to mind:

If one is a bit hard of hearing, a noisy gas cart might be a driving distractor( not fully alert of traffic)
On the other hand, a sales person told us the newer gas carts are not as noisy.
Could someone comment on that, please???

Baloney, they R noisy hard to talk and I've been in two brand new ones in the past 3 weeks. The new ones don't smell as much but they do smell.

I'll stick with solar powered battery systems.

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[ilovetv]

How much did your home electric bill increase after getting an electric golf cart?

It wouldn't be a deal breaker for us to switch, but I'd like to know. Thanks.

[The Great Fumar]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Yes, and reduce your carbon foot print.

I try not to step in the carbon . It really does make a mess.....


fumar the mess maker

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by asianthree

nothing like going up to lopez playing 18 grabbing dinner at SS and coming home in the dark only to run out of juice going to ST James. Gas it is 400 miles and counting

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Really? On a 3-1/2 gallon tank? You're getting over 1 mpg from your gas golf cart?
What kind of cart do you have. From everything I've heard most gas golf carts get about 30 mpg.

Current version of Yamaha carts, for example, have slightly less than 6 gallon gas tanks from the factory (5.8 gal. per Yamaha specs). General fuel mileage estimates are in the 40-45 mpg range for those.

Bill

[renrod]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

The solar panels due out later this year will get you an estimated 70 miles.

Still waiting for the test results. Like I said, I am rooting for you, but need to see the results.

[jimbo2012]

tks for your support. Need to finish our house first.

[Barefoot]

In my useless opinion, gas carts are smelly and noisy, especially for people in the back seats and people in carts following. Phew.

Our Columbia Par Car has a great range and goes for days and days and days. Since it has an inboard charger, you can charge the battery at a friend's house, tho we've never had to do that.