[Shelbyh]

Originally Posted by Will.S

Will be looking for a used GAS CART in September.
I'd like to budget about $ 9,000. What mileage can I expect (or how many hours) should I expect a used cart in this budget to have ?

Thank. you.

Buying a golf cart after you get here will cost you quite a bit. From talking to our neighbors so many of them had issues with their used golf carts as soon as they were dropped off.
We purchased our 2020 Yamaha quietec for 5200 back home and brought it with us. Around here same cart will cost you the 9k.
You can get a brand new electric golf cart for 9k if you prefer electric.

[Sandy and Ed]

I’m puzzled. I can’t find a mileage or hour meter on my 2021 Yamaha Quiet tech. I was told they don’t have mileage or hourly use indicators. How are you all coming up with these numbers??

[Sandy and Ed]

“One suggestion, if you buy from some dealers, their carts are "fleet vehicles from a golf course and remanufactured" and to make them legal in The Villages, the transmission is changed from a low speed to a high speed. It's not a bad thing, and you may get a better deal”.

That is what we purchased from the cart place on 466 off Morse. I don’t know that we got that great a deal on it but we were new to TV

[DrHitch]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

nobody talked about milage. My 2013 FI Yamaha cart get around 42 MPG.

Good to know as most carts have a 5 gallon gas tank. BUT the OP was using the term "mileage" in reference to odometer for "hours of usage" in buying a used cart. A early 2000s cart with under 500 hours could be a good buy!

[mrf6969]

Originally Posted by Normal

If it’s a Yamaha, it probably won’t be a quiet tech. Likely a 2020 model or earlier? It depends of course on additions, rain curtains etc.

Yes it can be a QuieTech as those started in 2017.

[Normal]

Originally Posted by mrf6969

Yes it can be a QuieTech as those started in 2017.

So true! Just a different machine, but the same name.

[mrf6969]

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed

I’m puzzled. I can’t find a mileage or hour meter on my 2021 Yamaha Quiet tech. I was told they don’t have mileage or hourly use indicators. How are you all coming up with these numbers??

This is because your cart that you purchased was most likely a "Fleet cart" which means it was used on a golf course for however many hours that you will never know. Those carts come off of a lease by the course and get sold to the highest bid in bulk.

[DONNIEBRONX]

I have a 2015 Yamaha and get @ 200 miles on a full tank

[Blueblaze]

You will likely never know. The vast majority of used carts sold in the Villages started life as a fleet cart, and they don't come with an hours meter. In fact, if you are looking at a cart that has one, that's a good way to know it's always been a "personal transportation vehicle", and the mileage is low, regardless of what the meter says.

When I realized I could buy a new Yamaha "PTV" outside the bubble for the same price as a 2-year-old converted fleet cart inside, I gave up looking for a used one. But you won't find one of either of those for $9K anywhere. For a couple of years, until I replaced my Ford Edge, my Yamaha was the most valuable car I owned. It's unbelievable the price they get for these stupid little go-carts.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Will.S

Will be looking for a used GAS CART in September.
I'd like to budget about $ 9,000. What mileage can I expect (or how many hours) should I expect a used cart in this budget to have ?

Thank. you.

Anyone buying a USED golf cart should be aware of a popular practice here in Village-Land........that is "jacking up" the accelerator limiter to increase the speed from the legal limit of 20 mph to 30, 40, even 50 mph. The drivers that do that are former hot rod teenagers that NEVER grew up. They beat up their golf cart and take turns at excessive speeds that is both dangerous to them (flipping) and hard on the vehicles rear end bearings. The engine probably smokes and needs a new ring job. But they put the speed advance control back to a normal 20 mph and put heavier oil in the engine. THEY THEY UNLOAD their beaten up LEMON golf cart,
--------So my warning is BUYER BEWARE. Make sure by talking to friends that the owner selling a used golf cart was never seen driving it over 20 MPH. Like I said -----BUYER BEWARE !!!!

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Anyone buying a USED golf cart should be aware of a popular practice here in Village-Land........that is "jacking up" the accelerator limiter to increase the speed from the legal limit of 20 mph to 30, 40, even 50 mph. The drivers that do that are former hot rod teenagers that NEVER grew up. They beat up their golf cart and take turns at excessive speeds that is both dangerous to them (flipping) and hard on the vehicles rear end bearings. The engine probably smokes and needs a new ring job. But they put the speed advance control back to a normal 20 mph and put heavier oil in the engine. THEY THEY UNLOAD their beaten up LEMON golf cart,
--------So my warning is BUYER BEWARE. Make sure by talking to friends that the owner selling a used golf cart was never seen driving it over 20 MPH. Like I said -----BUYER BEWARE !!!!

Absolutely hilarious! Every time you post the carts just keep getting faster. You were stuck on 30 for quite awhile. Now you’re up to 50mph. Again, absolutely hilarious.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Anyone buying a USED golf cart should be aware of a popular practice here in Village-Land........that is "jacking up" the accelerator limiter to increase the speed from the legal limit of 20 mph to 30, 40, even 50 mph. The drivers that do that are former hot rod teenagers that NEVER grew up. They beat up their golf cart and take turns at excessive speeds that is both dangerous to them (flipping) and hard on the vehicles rear end bearings. The engine probably smokes and needs a new ring job. But they put the speed advance control back to a normal 20 mph and put heavier oil in the engine. THEY THEY UNLOAD their beaten up LEMON golf cart,
--------So my warning is BUYER BEWARE. Make sure by talking to friends that the owner selling a used golf cart was never seen driving it over 20 MPH. Like I said -----BUYER BEWARE !!!!

Now it's up top 50 MPH?

Anyone taking bets on how soon the ludicrous claim will be 60 MPH?

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Now it's up top 50 MPH?

Anyone taking bets on how soon the ludicrous claim will be 60 MPH?

No to long ago (late June) I had a gas Yamaha pass me on meggison, I was pushing the speed limit by 2 or 3 mph and he passed me easily. He was going at least 35, maybe as much as 37. I'm pretty sure the speedometer in my car is close so I'm confident in those speeds. I had no idea a golf cart could go that fast.

[wsachs]

I have a 2018 and it’s a Quiet Tech!

[tophcfa]

I periodically see 2013 - 2016 Yamaha EFI carts available for between about $5.5 -$7.5 grand depending on mileage and upgrades. Those are the most reliable and bullet proof carts you’ll find, period. Our 2014 EFI has 1,050 hours on it (no odometer, but I’m estimating about 16,000 miles) and it runs as good as the day it was new. I wouldn’t be afraid of purchasing one of these if it appears well cared for. Many Villagers are part time, or own two carts, and have well cared for older carts with relatively low miles. Age doesn’t really degrade a cart, poor maintenance does. One word of caution would be to identify the type of brakes. It will either have drum brakes or the rear team axle with internal wet brakes. Both are good, but if it has the wet brakes be sure to see service records. If the rear transmission fluid hasn’t been periodically replaced with a good friction modified transmission fluid then run away. I change the transmission fluid on our EFI every two years, which is overkill, but I’d rather play it safe as it’s very difficult to replace the rear axel.