Big ol' cooler to hold more beer and a mesh 'laundry' bag where the clubs go to hold more 12 packs!

Please dont get a “monster bright” light on front of cart. Very challenging to oncoming drivers while driving at night and especially rainy night.

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If you are planning to use your cart for short trips (as most people do) you might consider buying an Electric cart, which gives you certain advantages - quieter, no need to fill the tank with gas, greater reliability as electric motors are just about indestructible, lower center of gravity (so you don't roll over on a hill or curve), better acceleration, and better deceleration.
.......If you HAVE to get a noisy, smelly, gas burner, then the newer Yamaha is the best. If you buy from a dealer outside of The Villages, then you will get a better deal. The dealers INSIDE The Villages know that they have a SOMEWHAT captive audience.

Seat belts and a fuel gauge.

Curtis Cabs look and feel so cheap and rickety. When it's windy, if they're open, they kinda smack around against the back of the cart. Also because they open away from the cart, going over the golf cart bridges can be perilous. Especially if someone else with an open curtis cab is passing you from the other direction. Adding one to a "new build" would set a buyer back around $5000. On top of what they're already paying for the golf cart.

Sleekline look and feel more secure but meh. It's not a must have. It'll also cost a couple thousand bucks.

A Sunbrella is a common cover, track-style slides into tracks on the roof and snaps at the base of the cart's sides. It rolls up when not in use, and has zippers inside and out so you can secure it when you drive, and "open the door" to get out, and then zip it back up once you're out to keep the rain out. They're under $1000 but keeping them clean is a little more tricky and you have to make sure the snaps aren't too tight or it'll eventually rip.

I'm reading this thread with interest as I'm looking for golf cart accessories for my cart. I 'inherited' a late model Yamaha Drive 2 (came with the house), clean and low mileage, but it's a stripped down version. It has no side view mirrors, no zipper enclosure, no glove box doors or lockable storage, and a tear in the front seat upholstery, all of which I'd like to add on or fix. It's been a chore in itself trying to find a golf cart service provider who charges a reasonable price to fit me into their schedule! So yes, I'd recommend negotiating your accessories with the original purchase rather than adding on after market.

Meanwhile, any recommendations for mobile golf cart service?

Also, electric carts have a lower center of gravity so they roll over less. That also helps acceleration and braking. And it is good to AGAIN mention that E-vehicles pollute much less than gas so when enough people buy E-vehicles we will BEGIN to reverse Global Warming and the bad effects on Florida such as bigger hurricanes and dying coral reefs.

Scott at Titan Golf Cart South - 352 348-7381

Self-cancelling turn signals, seats belts, dual beam headlights, LED light package, shelf above windshield, windshield screen, gas gauge, speedometer, charger for cell phone, bluetooth speaker, grocery bag, side enclosures, and the all-important custom seats.

Check out the Tomberlin electric golf cart. It is a bit more expensive but has some great features. I would not buy a used electric because you cannot be sure about the batteries and they are costly. A gas golf cart with good maintenance can be viable for 15-20 years.

My wife is much shorter so we have dual bucket seats with separate independent adjustment forward-back, lumbar, reclining and arm rests. Unfortunately, the company went out of business. If you search though, you can find some that are close to the same. Be prepared, mine were $2500, 7 years ago.

Also, seat belts should be mandatory. Don't let anybody convince you that you can leap from the cart. I was hit by a car and it happened so fast that I didn't have time to think about jumping. Also, the car hit on the driver's side and I would have had to slide across to get out. The police investigators were convinced that the seat belts saved my life. There are vendors who come to your house to install seat belts.

Golf cart must haves
 

I own two 2018 gas Yamaha carts. One must have is adjustable seats. They don't cost that much more than other "custom" seats. Don't mess with any "blower" as the best think is open front window on hot days. I would also get a windshield that the top half folds down as opposed to just small open vents -again for the hot days.
SELF CANCELING TURN SIGNALS are a must. Just remember to never rely on the folk's turn signals as many carts do not have self canceling and the turn signal may be blinking but they are really not turning. Otherwise, add a beeper that lets you know your turn signal is on.
I believe that visibility low the gold cart is important for safety. I have add LED lights to both carts that are always on white and then blink yellow when turning. It's like having daytime running lights on cars.
Seat belts are another great safety item. Many injuries occur in a golf cart accident when a person gets thrown out.

Don’t have to pay overprices Villages Price for the Same
 

I would never buy inside The Villages. There are plenty of places outside The Villages that are 20% cheaper on carts.

Ca r ts
 

Totally agree with this poster. I bought lithium-ion electric cart when I moved here two years ago. It is called evolution golf carts. In 2 years I have had no problems with it and have over 5,000 miles on it. You'll notice going into tunnels the smell lingering from gas carts or if you get behind one of the older ones spewing smoke and smelling bad you will appreciate your electric cart. Also, you will be able to have a conversation with someone next to you without yelling in their ear. Quiet, dependable and totally where the future is going. If you decide on electric, make sure your Lithium-ion batteries are at least 180 amp hours or more. I can get 80 miles on my golf cart in a day but where am I going to drive a golf cart 80 miles in one day? LOL best of luck to you

Batteries Aren’t Cheap
 

Yes, because the replacement batteries aren’t cheap…and electricity is free, just look at my AC bill…LOL

Bull!!!!!