Originally Posted by 2BNTV (Post 806852)

I definitely would get a golf cart with 8-6v batteries, as that will give you a range of sixty miles or so. I would also buy a "battery minder" device that will extend the life of your batteries but giving the batteries a slow charge and desulfates the batteries. Call Jerry, 352.205.0092. I paid $200 and Jerry installed it for me. Less than what you would pay, from a dealer. I had a auto water refiller system installed and with the "battery minder device, I won't need to put distilled water into my system for quite a while. If you go more than 15 miles in a day, you will need to use a bulk charger.

I personally like a club car, but I think you need to see how all the models handle, during a test drive.

Good luck in your decision.

Originally Posted by DAN48 (Post 811648)

I will second the comments of this post. I recently purchased a golf car with 6 standard 8 volt batteries (on the dealer's recommendation) that are really "borderline" on range. I can go about 16 miles on a 50% charge at full throttle or 20 miles on a 70% discharge. It is a better with stops involved, or slower speeds.

I am in the process of upgrading the standard T-875 Trojan's to the Trojan Ranger 160 for an increase in range-easier and less weight than going to 8 six volt batteries.
If you buy a new cart, I suggest immediately ordering the 8 six volt battery configuration. If anyone tells you 4 12 volt batteries are adequate, I would ask them to guarantee the range in writing.

My spouse has a Star (3 years old) with 8 six volt batteries and it will easily go 30 miles on a 50% discharge.

If range is your only consideration, I would go with gas. Personally, I was just tired of the noise and smell.