[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by Bill & Carolyn

Electric golf carts are generally more expensive, require more routine maintenance (filling batteries, etc), and I think the environmental benefits are debatable.

Not getting into the debate on maintenance or carbon footprint because will not agree.

But PRICE that is very incorrect, they are the same price.

Now if you go a stealer in TV that sells a lot of gas carts like Yamaha they are more.

Shop Club Car, (352) 753-1800 with an aluminum frame not rusting steel.

They go 50-60 miles out of the box.

.Just saying.......

[asianthree]

electric for the short drive...gas when you want to go everywhere else

[TomSpasm]

I have yet to ride in anyone's gas cart that I think is better than my electric. The issues of noise, smell, and smoothness of the acceleration both forward and reverse make the electric far superior to me. However, I am located centrally in the Villages at this point (Haciendas of Mission Hills), so the trip is shorter end-to-end than if I was living way north/south/west.

I bought a 2008 Club Car DS with a 4x12 setup and converted to 8x6 for maximum range. I cannot imagine I would ever want to drive more than 35-40 miles in a day anyway, so I'm comfortable that electric is the way to go...for me. Most of my new neighbors have bought gas, and they seem just as comfortable that gas is the way to go...for them!

So far in my weekly golf group, the only person who couldn't use their cart that day was a guy who didn't have enough gas in his cart...so gas is not infallible when it comes to range...

[The Villager II]

My Electric cart with 4 year old batteries will run for over 4 hours averaging more than 15 MPH. Is there anyone out there that would drive around for more than 4 hours. I could go almost 3 hours wide open at 25 miles per hour without letting off the peddle. It is approx 35 miles ROUND TRIP by golf cart from hwy 42 north of the villages by golf cart paths all the way down to Hwy 44 near wildwood on the southernmost part of the villages. Now add in 18 holes of golf on the way down and 18 more holes of golf on the way back and you are still under 50 miles. If you spend more time and miles in a cart in one day than that, then go gas, but the answer is, YOU DO NOT NEED GAS to do everything you do in a day on this compound. Eliminate the stinky smell gas leaves in your garage and the horrible noise they make while driving and you will appreciate Electric.

[jgbama]

Have wrestled this issue a gazillion times. I'm now leaning back to electric. I asked the golf cart expert on this forum about his opinion on the top rated electric. I'm posting below his most informative reply.

"It is the opinion of most in the golf cart trade the CLUB CAR still has the high marks for electric carts.
That being said I must give the reasons for the high marks.

1- The open exposure of the electronic system with the diagnostic capacity that club car allows to most of the trade that has available equipment for field testing.

2-The aftermarket CLUB CAR products are both geared too and cost effective to the dealer and the consumer.

3-Kits available to satisfy all our Villager wants and needs with Club Car
seem to work out best.

Battery Conversions
AC motor & Controller Kits
Custom Body Kits, most mfg start with CLUB CAR models
Disc Brake Kits
Repairable battery chargers
Hydraulic Brake kits
Custom steering wheels
Tilted steering columns with returning signals
Wide choice of custom seats

And last but not least there are over forty independent service dealers that are ready and willing to work on Club Cars. And it is the most popular REMAND CART.

Thank you for asking an such a good question, I hope it helps.
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Sta Rite Golf Cart Accessories and Repairs 352-326-3100"

Whichever way you go, gas or elecric, as you can tell from above that the make and model is another consideration you should consider. If repairs are difficult to perform, parts are expensive, and limited access to a competent are all things that will drive you crazy regardless of gas or electric.

Good luck with your decision.

[jimbo2012]

John, just to add to that list often over looked is the fact that Club Cars use an all aluminum frame the others do not, weight is a significant factor is getting range of of these.

Club Cars are 100lbs lighter than Yamaha according to the mfg websites

I've been working on an older club car doing a complete rebuild, after looking at all the exposed parts it's nice not to deal with rust.

If buying new I'm sure you can shop price like a regular car.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by The Villager II

My Electric cart with 4 year old batteries will run for over 4 hours averaging more than 15 MPH. Is there anyone out there that would drive around for more than 4 hours. I could go almost 3 hours wide open at 25 miles per hour without letting off the peddle. It is approx 35 miles ROUND TRIP by golf cart from hwy 42 north of the villages by golf cart paths all the way down to Hwy 44 near wildwood on the southernmost part of the villages. Now add in 18 holes of golf on the way down and 18 more holes of golf on the way back and you are still under 50 miles. If you spend more time and miles in a cart in one day than that, then go gas, but the answer is, YOU DO NOT NEED GAS to do everything you do in a day on this compound. Eliminate the stinky smell gas leaves in your garage and the horrible noise they make while driving and you will appreciate Electric.

What kind of cart do you have? Have you had any customization done to it?

[jimbo2012]

One of the easiest things to do to extend range is change to 10 or 12" wheels with larger tires, just check clearances, most can do 10" but some carts need lift kits for 12".

Lift kits are about $250