Originally Posted by Normal (Post 2271884)

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

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2272195)

The problem with gas cars is you can smell them as they go by you on the street. This shows that they are polluting the environment, which is CAUSING Global Warming. That is why this summer was HOTTER than normal and the next 8 years are predicted to be hotter than normal. That is why we are currently being attacked by illegals at our southern US border. All this AND MORE can be stopped if about 30% of new Golf Cart and cars and trucks were ELECTRIC. ALL the bad things associated with GAS Golf Carts canNOT be justified "because they have greater range" (which most people never use). Going long distances in a golf cart will give you a headache from the exhaust pollution and the bumps and the loud noise.
.....In a few years, better batteries will be developed and the range of an E-golf cart will be equal to a gas golf cart.
........Gas golf carts have SO MANY disadvantages compared to E-golf carts, that I am just APPEALING to potential buyers to research the BIG PICTURE before making a choice of gas or electric - it is NOT some small insignificant choice - the health of the EARTH'S air and water (coral reefs) depends on your choice!

Originally Posted by dhdallas (Post 2271690)

Gas cart...a really bad decision but the service people will love you because of all those parts to maintain and replace compared to almost none on electric carts. I have seen countless gas carts broken down along the MMPs but never an electric one. Smelly, noisy, polluting, having to go to a service station for gas...ugh! I can run all day as far as I want in my electric cart, simply plug it in at night and its ready for the next day. No oil to check, fuel tank to top off, no belts, hoses & filters to replace, no finicky injectors or exhaust system..and with my lightweight Lithium batteries my cart weighs half as much as a gas cart. Gas engines are going the way of the dinosaur & the sooner the better.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2295996)

Downside to battery power: it takes a few hours to recharge, and there's no way to do that away from your home. If the power goes out at your house - your battery isn't being charged. Good luck using it tomorrow.

Meanwhile, my gas cart will run on the same tank of gas for a month, I can fill it up in around 1.5 minutes at any gas station, and if the power goes out, who cares. My golf cart still works just fine and I don't have to wonder if it'll get me where I need to go in the morning.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2296003)

I don't know if it's quite that bad. I don't remember my power ever being out for more than an hour; I would still expect my cart to be charged and available tomorrow.

If the event is so bad the power is out for a significant amount of time then it is probably out for the gas stations as well. That being the case, you won't be pumping gas into your cart while my generator will still be charging my cart (plus running my refrigerator and internet connection).

Honestly, I've heard more complaints about 2023 Yamaha gas carts in the last week than I've hear about electric carts in the last three years.

Originally Posted by dadspet (Post 2271936)

This is without a doubt is the best option you can get - Both me and wife really like out sleekline but the Curtis cab is also well worth it . As indicated in the quoted response > being able to quickly close a door instead of pulling off to the side to unroll curtains is a real advantage when there is that unexpected rain or you get a chill (Yes even in Fl this happens to some of us). NOT TO MENTION > if you wife doesn't want the wind to blow her hair around. Not a cheap option but we use it a lot. You also should get the windshield with sliders at the bottom for air when you need it.

If your after opinions > I'd really consider lithium electric carts. Long range, quite, no smell, smooth. Pay attention to the current golf cart ads and you will see a clear trend advertising Lithium carts. Auto sales of electrics / hybrids are growing each year and they are the near future. I think they make even more sense in Golf carts since the millage is way more then you will ever need and as safe or safer than gas.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2296003)

I don't know if it's quite that bad. I don't remember my power ever being out for more than an hour; I would still expect my cart to be charged and available tomorrow.

If the event is so bad the power is out for a significant amount of time then it is probably out for the gas stations as well. That being the case, you won't be pumping gas into your cart while my generator will still be charging my cart (plus running my refrigerator and internet connection).

Honestly, I've heard more complaints about 2023 Yamaha gas carts in the last week than I've hear about electric carts in the last three years.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2296032)

See the first sentence of the second paragraph that I posted: My gas cart will run on the same tank of gas for a month. Your electric cart will not run on a single charge for a month.

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2272201)

The lower center of gravity of the E-cart is very important to the decision of electric vs gas. Accessories are important for comfort and convenience, but electric vs gas is the overwhelmingly most IMPORTANT decision to be made about Golf Carts (and bikes, motorcycles and larger vehicles). It is all one BIG CONCEPT.

Originally Posted by BigDawgInLakeDenham (Post 2296046)

So why blaspheme gas carts whilst you covet fossil fuel powered generators for your personal comfort??? Thou salt not cast the stone upon those who find comfort in a gas cart

Originally Posted by UpNorth (Post 2296146)

If a gas cart, get a stupid, unique paint job. Nobody will steal your cart if it is readily identifiable.

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star (Post 2296239)

I'm not so sure about that. I think the bozo thieves will take almost anything. There was very recently (within the last two weeks) a post about a readily identifiable cart that was stolen from a parking lot.