Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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.......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. Last edited by jimjamuser; 11-06-2023 at 09:12 AM. Reason: add a sentence |
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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. |
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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? |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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Batteries Aren’t Cheap
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