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golfing eagles 06-12-2024 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbo2012 (Post 2340086)
I have the Evolution, just stay away from the local dealer, he's about 3-4,000 more than other dealers.

they delivered the cart and were great to deal with and set the speed at 25
the local folks refuse


The Golf Cart Company - New & Used Golf Carts, Parts, Service, and Financing in Clermont, FL. Near Minneola and Orlando

Maybe because that's illegal. PS: Don't get caught.

phllip1 06-12-2024 08:13 AM

Lithium battery golf cart with 4 seats facing front
 
A good option for a 4 seat facing front lithium golf cart is from Crown Carts in Wildwood. It has 4 clear glass doors at all times, including air conditioning, heating, windshield wiper. It is a Chinese body with Toyota batteries, and power train.
I have had one for 4 years and I love it. I upgraded to the lithium batteries once they became available. It can carry 5 people, 3 in the back seat, and it is very attractive.

jimmy o 06-12-2024 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryLBell (Post 2339951)
If you visit any of the squares on any evening, you'll probably see 80 to 90 percent of the golf carts are gas-powered Yamahas. They are the most popular and seem to keep their resale value better because of this. That said, electric carts are coming on strong. The new battery technologies are giving people the confidence to go longer distances in them. Electric carts are quieter than gas (though Yamaha "Quietech" golf carts are relatively quiet) and can go from 0 to 20 mph in a heartbeat. Gas carts are less hassle in that you fill the tank every few hundred miles vs plugging them in every night. Gas carts can run with very basic maintainance for a LOT of years where electric carts need to have fairly expensive batteries replace every few years (though the number of years is getting better). Some of the electric carts are of Chinese manufacture and are now subject to 100% tariffs (up from 25%), so the prices have gotten a little nutty.

If you absolutely MUST have a four-seater, your passengers will love you for having all four seats facing forward. It's a dirty little secret but basically NOBODY loves riding facing the rear in converted two-seaters and the suspension on standard two-seaters really isn't ideal at all for the weight of four adults. The front-facing four-seaters really can't be parked "nose-in" style, sharing a car parking spot with 3 other golf carts; they really need to be parallel parked. They also look pretty stupid on golf courses (hey, that are GOLF carts, after all!). Think about how often you'll be using the rear seats. If it's pretty often, by all means get a four-seater. I know of some inseperable couples who are always on the four-seater belonging to one or the other of the couples. If it's only once in a while, you might want to consider getting a standard two-seater and renting a four-seater for those rare occaisions where you need the other two seats. You'll save a bunch in the long run and have a better-riding cart.

Good luck with whatever you choose!

Keep in mind that the 4 seater that faces forward must parallel park in the squares. As it’s too long for normal head-in parking.

bragones 06-12-2024 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmy o (Post 2340159)
Keep in mind that the 4 seater that faces forward must parallel park in the squares. As it’s too long for normal head-in parking.

This is not the case with the Evolution 4 forward seat cart. It is shorter than a Yamaha 4 forward seat cart and not much longer than a 2 seat Yamaha cart. I always park head in next to to other carts and only stick out about a foot longer. In some cases, when the 2 seater carts don't pull up tight to the curb, we are the same distance into the road.

ProfZ 06-12-2024 01:19 PM

Golf carts
 
Go to the Brownwood Golf Cart Store and talk to Bill Z. Extremely knowledgeable and very helpful.

darkim 06-12-2024 02:34 PM

TVE = Great Golf Cart Gadgets (2024 EVolution D5 Ranger)
 
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Originally Posted by Silversurfer007 (Post 2339937)
Greetings,

I’m a new resident in the Villages and have decided on a lithium powered cart. I have driven all three types, AGM, Lithium and Gas and I prefer the lithium version. I’m looking for a 4 seat facing forward and would appreciate any information/input regarding a good unit for a newbie.

Thank you,

Andy

Consider going to YouTube and search TVE (The Villages Experience) with Michael and Tiffany. They recently moved to The Villages and purchased a new electric 4-forward facing golf cart with all the gadgets for under $10K. Search their channel for "Great Golf Cart Gadgets (2024 EVolution D5 Ranger) "

JMintzer 06-12-2024 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by midiwiz (Post 2340075)
and I'm looking forward to more garage fires due to the LI batteries!!!!! you guys just go enjoy LOL

More? Exactly how many have there been? Your pending glee is disturbing...

-From a Gas Yamaha Owner...

hosegooseman 06-12-2024 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmy o (Post 2340159)
Keep in mind that the 4 seater that faces forward must parallel park in the squares. As it’s too long for normal head-in parking.


At the squares you can park next to any other cart, using the two cart per spot system. Outside the square area, you might have to parallel. If an event is happening and they create a golf cart only parking zone, you can park head one like the others.

Of all the time I visited a square, very few times I had to parallel park my Yamaha Concierge 4 seat facing forward.

Maker 06-13-2024 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ducatigator (Post 2340132)
Evolution Ranger D5 - need to wait for a 210 as they are back ordered so you might have to get a 165/180...

Bintelli Nexus- great new model with alot of features including fans and roof speakers. They come with 72v 165amp which they claim has comparable range to a 48v 210amp lithium. I can not confirm nor deny that claim.

Many other forums have posts saying the 210 is discontinued from Evolution.

Power is measured in watts. Comparing total watts would roughly equate to range, given other things like weight are equal.
Watts = volts x amps

72 x 165 = 11,880
48 x 210 = 10,080
48 x 160 = 7,680

PoolBrews 06-13-2024 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bragones (Post 2340216)
This is not the case with the Evolution 4 forward seat cart. It is shorter than a Yamaha 4 forward seat cart and not much longer than a 2 seat Yamaha cart. I always park head in next to to other carts and only stick out about a foot longer. In some cases, when the 2 seater carts don't pull up tight to the curb, we are the same distance into the road.

Also, the Evolution D5 is the same length or shorter than 2+2 carts that have a golf bag attachment that doubles as a grab bar for rear passengers. I park head in all the time with no issues.

bragones 06-13-2024 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Maker (Post 2340430)
Many other forums have posts saying the 210 is discontinued from Evolution.

Power is measured in watts. Comparing total watts would roughly equate to range, given other things like weight are equal.
Watts = volts x amps

72 x 165 = 11,880
48 x 210 = 10,080
48 x 160 = 7,680

Fun stuff. Reminds me of my intor to Electrical Engineering days!

I opted to pay extra for my 2024 Evolution D5 battery upgrade. That battery is 205 amps. Some have told me that is now the standard battery and that Evolution no longer offers the lower 165 amp battery but I haven't verified that.

Dusty_Star 06-13-2024 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by shaw8700@outlook.com (Post 2339974)
Just like I drove all of them, and even though it says “custom”, that isn’t what it really means. We’ve decided on a lithium powered, only thing we’re waiting on is finding out about a certain color.

Did you get a Streetrod or Yesteryear?

MikeVillages 06-13-2024 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by darkim (Post 2340294)
Consider going to YouTube and search TVE (The Villages Experience) with Michael and Tiffany. They recently moved to The Villages and purchased a new electric 4-forward facing golf cart with all the gadgets for under $10K. Search their channel for "Great Golf Cart Gadgets (2024 EVolution D5 Ranger) "

The first golf cart I've seen with SHOULDER STRAPS SEATBELTS. :pepper2:
https://youtu.be/C1VK1yljJT4?si=UNkXQ8QEal2aLGZ0

MorTech 06-13-2024 04:25 PM

Atlas 210ah 4F and 2B - 6 passenger...$16,500

Configure Your Atlas Cart | Atlas Carts

PoolBrews 06-14-2024 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MorTech (Post 2340591)
Atlas 210ah 4F and 2B - 6 passenger...$16,500

Configure Your Atlas Cart | Atlas Carts

Wow! So, for only $5,000 MORE than an Evolution D5 (I'm including the upgrade cost for the 205ah battery), I can own an Atlas?

MorTech 06-14-2024 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PoolBrews (Post 2340777)
Wow! So, for only $5,000 MORE than an Evolution D5 (I'm including the upgrade cost for the 205ah battery), I can own an Atlas?

Relax...Just another option. Just adding to "Ducatigator"s excellent post.


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