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Old 02-08-2023, 10:49 PM
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Default Getting Quotes From 6 Dealers: Opinions / Experiences?

We'll be making a purchase within a week or so. I've already gotten quotes from 2 of these dealers and will continue to make phone calls. We'll move to TV in 5 months and want to have a cart waiting for us.

Below are 6 dealers I found when searching on Yamaha's Dealer Search. Any information good or bad is welcome- Thanks!

Carts and Clubs
Wholesale Golf Carts
Country Village Power
Advantage Golf Cars
Good Guys Golf Carts
Bargain Carts
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Old 02-09-2023, 05:17 AM
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Looks like you are looking for the least expensive cart? Just buy one that you like, not because it is the lowest price. Best deal might be a private sale.
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Old 02-09-2023, 05:31 AM
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I always advise that you buy from someone you can take it back too and get redress, if it turns out to be a dog!
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Old 02-09-2023, 05:32 AM
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If buying a golf cart is anything like buying a car, getting dealers to quote a price on the phone is not going to get you the lowest available price.
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Old 02-09-2023, 05:39 AM
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Phone quotes are not binding. Get it in writing
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Old 02-09-2023, 06:06 AM
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Add “The Villages Golf Carts” to your list. May not be the cheapest, but does have advantages if you want to get it serviced or warranty work done; like a free loaner while yours is being worked on or waiting 6 months for it to be delivered after you order it.
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Old 02-09-2023, 07:08 AM
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Phone quotes are not binding. Get it in writing
The quotes we have were generated on quote form and emailed to us. I then printed them
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Old 02-09-2023, 07:11 AM
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Looks like you are looking for the least expensive cart? Just buy one that you like, not because it is the lowest price. Best deal might be a private sale.
We plan to buy a new cart. I've read here that The Villages Golf Carts are $Thousands more than dealers outside the TV. So I'm casting a new to see if those 6 dealers may also be lower than the next.
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Old 02-09-2023, 07:12 AM
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We plan to buy a new cart. I've read here that The Villages Golf Carts are $Thousands more than dealers outside the TV. So I'm casting a new to see if those 6 dealers may also be lower than the next.
Oops- Casting a NET
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Old 02-09-2023, 08:23 AM
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You can buy out of state and have it delivered for much less than buying here. There are a few places in Georgia that will do this...Do a Google search.
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Do you want new or refurbished?
The Villages Golf Cars & Clubs & Carts are Yamaha dealers ( new ) The Villages is the largest in the state if not the country. The others may not be new, only refurbished.
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Do you want new or refurbished?
The Villages Golf Cars & Clubs & Carts are Yamaha dealers ( new ) The Villages is the largest in the state if not the country. The others may not be new, only refurbished.
Check your facts ........................ I know Carts & Clubs is an authorized dealer, did not check the other dealers.
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This is a rookie mistake! Good luck with your cart chase… a reputable dealer is always a wise choice for someone who doesn’t know how to do Golf maintenance…
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Old 02-09-2023, 09:00 AM
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You can buy out of state and have it delivered for much less than buying here. There are a few places in Georgia that will do this...Do a Google search.
I've heard this before. I've also heard that local dealers won't provide service on carts not bought from them. I thought that any place that offers manufacture's authorized service was required to do warranty service?
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Old 02-09-2023, 09:02 AM
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This is a rookie mistake! Good luck with your cart chase… a reputable dealer is always a wise choice for someone who doesn’t know how to do Golf maintenance…
What is a rookie mistake? I'm asking if the dealers I listed are reputable based on what people here know, and their experience. Also, the dealers I got quotes from do service the Yamahas they sell. BTW- I AM a rookie so I'm asking here to get educated.
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