[getdul981]

Originally Posted by Barkay

I can only tell you what I have experienced- own a gas Yamaha g22 (2006 model) never a minutes trouble. Bought it from The Villages Golf Cars (Ralph Wolf-superior) - can't beat their overall service. So happy with car #1 that I have ordered a new 2012 gas Yamaha Drive which will be delivered next week by The Villages Golf Cars. May cost a few dollars more to deal locally versus Ocala but in the long haul it is worth it. Get a nail in a tire, need a headlight bulb changed, horn buzzer too loud...whtever the issue I take my golf car in to LSL and it is corrected (usually at no cost) and a loaner car always available to me when mine is in for service. They are here for you seven days a week.

You decide, but for me I am a satisfied customer of The Villages Golf Cars.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by thekeithfan

Well here are the "facts" from a gas cart owner. I travel about 300 miles a month and gas is usually $20.00 a month. Thats $960 for gas in four years. Service I do a tune-up once a year myself (the kit is $18 at the Villages Golf Cart). Oil changes I do it myself (anyone can) no filter one quart of Mobile one $6.00 at Walmart. So here are the 4 year facts:
Gas: $960
Tune ups $72
Oil changes $48
So for this average golf cart user I have paid $1,080 in the last 4 years NOT $2,500.
And the biggest hole in your argument it cost "ON AVERAGE" $1.50 a day to CHARGE the batteries thats $2,190 for four years plus your batteries $800.
$1,080 Gas vs $2,990 ele

I won't even mention the pollution carbon footprint issues

Maintenance is needed on gas every 200-250 hours, this is not just driving time but also idle warm up time, all based on a hour meter.

Keith, I know we disagree on this issue, but the dealers here get 47.50 + tax for oil service etc., that's without tuneups which I would guess is another $50, say $100,
If you do 300 miles a month (your figures) with electric going 50 miles on a charge that comes too 6 charges a month or $9.
If you maintain batteries 6 years is likely and more is possible.

You also have to depose of the used oil?
Not convenient, clean up etc, oops the oil spilled all over the driveway

Not everyone does their own work.

Here's how it's done, how many in TV do theirs --
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqkhLiU_0Bs&feature=related]How To Tune Up A Golf Cart by Fairway Karts Unlimited - YouTube[/ame]

[lovesports]

Originally Posted by gratton

And are you plugging your cart into your neighbors electric because the way you post you don't mention the cost of the electricity for your cart.

Its absolutely pennies!!!
Electric is so much easier than gas. I know on our street, people have changed out of gas to electric.

To each his own, their will be no agreement.

[hdh1470]

Originally Posted by thekeithfan

Well here are the "facts" from a gas cart owner. I travel about 300 miles a month and gas is usually $20.00 a month. Thats $960 for gas in four years. Service I do a tune-up once a year myself (the kit is $18 at the Villages Golf Cart). Oil changes I do it myself (anyone can) no filter one quart of Mobile one $6.00 at Walmart. So here are the 4 year facts:
Gas: $960
Tune ups $72
Oil changes $48
So for this average golf cart user I have paid $1,080 in the last 4 years NOT $2,500.
And the biggest hole in your argument it cost "ON AVERAGE" $1.50 a day to CHARGE the batteries thats $2,190 for four years plus your batteries $800.
$1,080 Gas vs $2,990 ele

Both sides put false info out,Do a search and you an find studies done by golf courses that use both.They say costs are about the same for both.I would trust them because they have large fleets that would give them better data then anyone here has.For some reason village cart likes to push gas and don't know why.Then you have another shop that will not sell any gas carts ,I'm sure they both have a reason.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by hdh1470

For some reason village cart likes to push gas and don't know why.Then you have another shop that will not sell any gas carts ,I'm sure they both have a reason.

Interesting is the price difference at TV and outside the bubble, Yamaha's are $5,000 else where (gas or elec same) and $7,000 here for gas, Elec $8,000

Now why is there that kinda difference?

Why does the dealer here ask $1,000 more for elec than anywhere else, appears to be bias for gas I don't know why but would think it may be due to margin of profit or factory incentives possibly their personal likes.

They also claim that elec carts lose 6mph in speed on any type hill,
I ask if you experience that or not.

The oil change & service is $75.

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[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

.......

Not everyone does their own work.

Here's how it's done, how many in TV do theirs --
How To Tune Up A Golf Cart by Fairway ****s Unlimited - YouTube

If my air filter was as nasty looking as the one shown in that video, it would hit the trash can and get replaced with a new one!

Bill

[getdul981]

What air filter?

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by getdul981

What air filter?

Ummmmm......well.........oh, never mind!



Bill

[Frank7]

When your ready come and test yourself, I have a ample supply of both Club Cars & Yamaha's gas carts and you can judge for yourself.

[jimbo2012]

Frank you didn't pop up as a dealer on their website, R you selling used than?

[2 Oldcrabs]

[QUOTE=jimbo2012;511413]Interesting is the price difference at TV and outside the bubble, Yamaha's are $5,000 else where (gas or elec same) and $7,000 here for gas, Elec $8,000

Now why is there that kinda difference?




Because people will pay for the convenience of buying locally.

[thekeithfan]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

I won't even mention the pollution carbon footprint issues

Maintenance is needed on gas every 200-250 hours, this is not just driving time but also idle warm up time, all based on a hour meter.

Keith, I know we disagree on this issue, but the dealers here get 47.50 + tax for oil service etc., that's without tuneups which I would guess is another $50, say $100,
If you do 300 miles a month (your figures) with electric going 50 miles on a charge that comes too 6 charges a month or $9.
If you maintain batteries 6 years is likely and more is possible.

You also have to depose of the used oil?
Not convenient, clean up etc, oops the oil spilled all over the driveway

Not everyone does their own work.

Here's how it's done, how many in TV do theirs --
How To Tune Up A Golf Cart by Fairway ****s Unlimited - YouTube

So I take it you own an electric cart. Good for you. it's personal preference. How long have you had ele? and have you ever had a gas cart?
Before you try and give advice get the facts straight don't put info out there that's as one sided as a used car salesmans data. I know changing ones oil isn't for everyone I happen to like to do it. I've NEVER spilled any either I put an old paint roller pan under the cart you can't miss that.

Disposing of oil, getting gas it's the least I could do I'm retired I have nothing to do most days but recreate.

Carbon foot print? Please my "other" vehicle is a 6,000 pound 450 horsepower diesel.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Interesting is the price difference at TV and outside the bubble, Yamaha's are $5,000 else where (gas or elec same) and $7,000 here for gas, Elec $8,000

Now why is there that kinda difference?

Originally Posted by 2 Oldcrabs

Because people will pay for the convenience of buying locally.

convenience $5000 vs $7 or $8000, $3,000 isn't convenience, that's highway robbery.

convenience might be a 10% pop in price not 50%

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

convenience $5000 vs $7 or $8000, $3,000 isn't convenience, that's highway robbery.

convenience might be a 10% pop in price not 50%

No one is forcing them to buy . They must perceive some value that influences their decision. It could be convenience, reputation, or several other considerations that are not important to others.

[jane032657]

I ordered a 2012 1/2 EFI but had not asked for it to be made or shipped because I am not there yet. Got a call yesterday that the 2013's are coming out so changed it to a 2013 for hardly any more $$$ at all. Just thought I would share they are on their way. I am told the depreciationb on the 2012 would be about $500 as the new model is coming out for 2013.