[VillagesFlorida]

Originally Posted by mbikowski

Thanks to all for your quick responses. Hopefully soon we can thank all of you in person.
I have been leaning towards the Yamaha gas vs club car. I believe the way "Carts and Clubs" build their Yamaha and their attention to details in the build make it more appealing.

Mike & Vera

Go with Carts and Clubs. You will not be disappointed. We bought our new Yamaha gas cart there about 2 months ago and we are so happy with the cart and with this particular Yamaha dealer. See you on the trails!

[downeaster]

Originally Posted by mbikowski

I have narrowed my search to Club Car and Yamaha gas cars. Would like opinions on both.

I am moving down in February 2012 in Sanibel and want to feel confident with my choice of manufacturer.

Thanks for your help

As you can see, mbikowski, people get very emotional on this subject. Your post does not specify if you want comparisons between Club car gas and Yamaha gas. Folks here seem to assume you were asking about gas versus electric.

Important considerations. Smooth, quiet, odorless vs. noise, odor and not very smooth. Then range enters the picture. Electrics are limited. I also think there are some who just like the "feel" of gas as well as the assurance it will get them home.

Now, as to Club Car vs. Yamaha, in my opinion it is a toss up. Both good reliable carts. You might consider EZ-Go as well.

I am omitting mentioning the brand I own as I consider that immaterial for the purpose of answering your question.

Good luck and good shopping.

[mbikowski]

downeaster and all. Sorry about the confusion. The comparison was for club car gas and Yamaha gas. Again thanks for the information

[asilver]

How about the Par Car (electric cart)? Does anyone have experience with them as far as performance and reliability?

[l2ridehd]

It just never ends. The OP asked a very specific question. Gas Club Car or gas Yamaha. Notice the operative word being gas for both. Immediately it deteriorates to the age old gas vs electric debate. I swear the folks here will be arguing about that as they slide you into the box.

To the OP, if your decision is down to those two gas models, then the better choice is Yamaha. Their gas carts run forever will minimal issues.

[Loveithere]

Originally Posted by mbikowski

I have narrowed my search to Club Car and Yamaha gas cars. Would like opinions on both.

I am moving down in February 2012 in Sanibel and want to feel confident with my choice of manufacturer.

Thanks for your help

Yamaha would be my choice. My mechanic says that they will last forever.(with his help, of course. lol)

[kentucky blue]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

Both brands are excellent. Pros and cons to each but most of it really comes down to personal preference........kinda like Ford vs. Chevy with car manufacturers, for example.

I don't think you'd go wrong with either one.

Bill

Electric Club Car came with purchase of house. Last month i bought a 2012 Yamaha gas..................................There is NO comparison,newer Yamaha models have a classic look, with very limited noise, and only gas i smell, is when i go through the tunnels.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by asilver

How about the Par Car (electric cart)? Does anyone have experience with them as far as performance and reliability?

I've had an electric Par Car since 2007. No problems, absolutely reliable, it seems to go forever on a charge.

I've travelled behind gas carts through tunnels, the fumes are awful. To avoid noise and fumes, I would always choose electric.

[rhredd1654]

Originally Posted by collie1228

Dick, I agree we should all be as "green" as is practicable, but you really can't legitimately say using an electric cart is particularly "green". You have to plug it in, and 54% of U.S electricity is produced by coal plants. A typical (500 megawatt) coal plant burns 1.4 million tons of coal each year. There are about 600 U.S. coal plants. Coal pollutes when it is mined, transported to the power plant, stored, and burned. And it has done a job on my Adirondacks over the past 100 years, damaging both plants and animals, damage that is still happening, albeit less so today. So I'm not a big fan of the electricity industry any more than you are of gas powered golf carts.

Collie,
I can't control what others do, but I can control what I do. Driving a gas cart only increases my carbon footprint, whereas an electric doesn't. That's MY point.

[asilver]

I read discussions on Golf Cars mentioning the "big 3", Yamaha, Club Car, and EZGO, all the time. But I rarely hear about Par Car. I know they have a small lot on 441 comared to Yamaha's classy showrooms in TV, but I do see a fair amount of them in the squares. So I'd like to hear from Par Car owners, or anyone having direct knowledge of them. Are they reliable? How is the service? How do they hold up over time?

[charlie_marie]

You DO NOT want to be driving behind a gas golf cart especially in the tunnels . The smell and the noise are horrible . I really enjoy the quietness of our electric cart.

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by rhredd1654

Collie,
I can't control what others do, but I can control what I do. Driving a gas cart only increases my carbon footprint, whereas an electric doesn't. That's MY point.

I think that was Collie's point as well. Yes, you do increase your carbon footprint by using any cart (gas or electric). Now you can debate which is worse, the coal used to create the electricity or the gas used to burn directly in the cart. But it's not like 100% for one and 0% for the other.

But the original question was Yamaha vs. Club Car. People I trust very much on this site, who have worked in the field, recommend Yamaha. So that will be my choice assuming I can find a good deal. Otherwise I'll go with whatever.

[mrdills]

One point everyone misses when talking about Gas Golf carts. I wonder how many Gas owners store a gas container in the garage? If you look at your insurance you will find that if you have a fire and they find out you stored a gas container in the garage for your golf cart you might be in deep trouble.

[CMANN]

Originally Posted by Golf-Tinker

In my four years here, I have yet to see an electric cart being towed. Of course, electric carts have problems. For the most part, people (renters) forget to plug them in when they come home. It is not the carts with the problem, it is the owners (or renters ) who have not been properly introduced to what's required. The Villages Cart Stores continue this misconception of electric failure
for whatever reason.

You don't go out much, do you?

[CMANN]

Originally Posted by mbikowski

I have narrowed my search to Club Car and Yamaha gas cars. Would like opinions on both.

I am moving down in February 2012 in Sanibel and want to feel confident with my choice of manufacturer.

Thanks for your help

Yamaha is supposed to be the most reliable. I would suggest buying it from The Villages people. It may cost a few bucks extra but the service is fantastic. Have a problem? Call your salesman.

Your choice of a gas cart is wise. There is no practical reason for an electric unless you are an ecco green type.