[chgriebel]

Does the Yamaha make two different versions of a quiet tech?

[chgriebel]

[QUOTE=chgriebel;2403548]Does the Yamaha make two different versions of a quiet tech?[

[Villagesgal]

Still using my original purchase 2002 Yamaha gas cart, 3 sets of tires, annual maintenance, new battery as needed, that's it. Still runs like a charm and looks new, used daily. I'll keep it till either I or it die. Get exactly what you want, how you want it and you'll still love it 20+ years later.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by RL Lemke

I’m ordering my golf car today and getting an extended warranty. I’m thinking about 4 years, anticipating a desire to trade then.

Like most things best to find your own answers. Ours is now 12 years old we use it year round most every day. Extended warranty? Yamaha comes with a five year factory warranty.

I have wondered who has the oldest golf cart that they still use? At 12 years we are not even in the running for the oldest. At one time they were two cycle engines-where you mix gas and oil

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by kincaiddb@embarqmail.com

My wife's cart I bought new in 2009 I had my first cart for 9 years and the one I have now 8 years. All bought new. Wife cart is used 6 days a week just to rec centers and I golf.

Only in the Villages. OP bought a golf cart before closing on a house and a two golf cart family.

[MrFlorida]

Not until it won't run anymore.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Villagesgal

Still using my original purchase 2002 Yamaha gas cart, 3 sets of tires, annual maintenance, new battery as needed, that's it. Still runs like a charm and looks new, used daily. I'll keep it till either I or it die. Get exactly what you want, how you want it and you'll still love it 20+ years later.

I did a lot of reading before buying. No shortage of OPINIONS. A guess, opinion, the engine is good for like 20 years. It can be rebuilt.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Janie123

I agree with the independent suspension, my 2016 does not, the 2017 QT2 does… much easier on the back going over speed bumps and the curbs at all the security gates with the 2017. My 2016 we joke it’s the off road cart and it has a Curtis cab. The 2017 is 4 passenger. I am having heavy duty shock put on it… 4 adults, the body rubs. Kids in the back no problem.

I'm not an engineer. OPINION. The independent rear means shock on the left does not transfer as much to the right side as a solid axial does.Same is true for a bump on the right transferring to the left. Better handling and less likely to roll over. Heavy duty shocks likely adds booster springs that will make the ride rougher.
All is compromise. Perhaps the dealer has one you can try and compare to what you now have.

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by RL Lemke

I’m ordering my golf car today and getting an extended warranty. I’m thinking about 4 years, anticipating a desire to trade then.

Forever. 2009 Yamaha, good as new.

[pgettinger01]

The Yamaha Golf Cart engines have not changed a lot in 10+ years. They last forever if taken care of. I have a 2012 and a 2014 and they run great.

[jedalton]

I have a 2013, still going strong

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by RL Lemke

I’m ordering my golf car today and getting an extended warranty. I’m thinking about 4 years, anticipating a desire to trade then.

Mine is a ‘19 Yamaha w/ 22k miles on it and still running like new but, there’s always a but, we sold the wife’s cart and will be getting a ‘25 at Carts and Clubs so she can get the hi-back adjustable bucket seats.

[biker1]

The engine is actually warrantied for 5000 hours if you follow their maintenance schedule and use Yamalube. I'm sure there is some small print in the warranty but the obviously they think the engine will last a long time. My 2014 has 2100 hours and the MPG and top speed have not changed and it doesn't consume any noticeable amount of oil.

Originally Posted by DAVES

I did a lot of reading before buying. No shortage of OPINIONS. A guess, opinion, the engine is good for like 20 years. It can be rebuilt.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by biker1

The engine is actually warrantied for 5000 hours if you follow their maintenance schedule and use Yamalube. I'm sure there is some small print in the warranty but the obviously they think the engine will last a long time. My 2014 has 2100 hours and the MPG and top speed have not changed and it doesn't consume any noticeable amount of oil.

Yamaha gas carts are so well known to be proven and reliable machines it amazes me how many people insist on rolling the dice on unproven junk from China. Oh well, to each his or her own. Time will tell how that works out?

[MorTech]

When features, technology, comfort and styling compel me...Otherwise, eh.