Trojan 105s, a popular battery in 8x6V configurations, run about $130 a pop. That works out to $1000 for a new battery pack.

hmmmm....I must have had a different Trojan distributor.....either way, the OP should check out both and make his choice based on their needs.....while I think gas is a poor choice, they might feel differently.

Yamaha Gas....Grandpa and Grandma's Village Buggies...
E-mail scottprince@ grandpaandgrandmasvillagebuggies.com
Scott Prince 352-552-8478
Vickie Prince 352-552-8454
Located in The Villages, Florida

What kind of cart? I'm looking.

Where I live, about 90% of the carts are gas. Most people see the obvious superiority of gas carts. Lower cost of ownership, higher resale value, less maintenance. Pretty much a no-brainer. Yes, they should look at both but most people will choose gas until battery technology improves.

Different strokes........:)

OP, IMHO, since you are just moving in I would like to offer some suggestions:
1. First where you are moving into and where you will be going make a huge impact. For example, we live in Pinellas, and go to Spanish Springs 3 times or more per week. This is NOT a golf cart trip, IMHO.
2, If you know for sure that you will be golfing, try renting a golf cart, and see what you like, try both types.
3. Be sure you understand that going from A to B by a car and by a golf cart can be significantly different, while I have seen a few instances where the GC path was shorter, in general I have found the car paths to be much short, both in distance and time.
Bottom line, move in, get to know the area, figure out what and where you think you want to go most, then and only then look at golf carts. All of the previous posters have LOTS more experience with GC them us, we use our car(s) 95% of the time or more due to distance and weather.
Hope this helps.

Excellent advice from this guy, as usual.


We have one of each. I prefer the gas for dependability.

I like electric. It is quiet. No gas smell. I do not travel long distances. I get about 50 miles to a charge. When looking at a golf cart it is like a automobile. You want good service after the sale. I purchased my golf cart from Advantage Golf Cars. It is an E-Z-GO. The first time I had a problem the service department refused to even look at it. And this is a cart with a 3 year warranty. Needless to say I would not buy another cart from Advantage Golf Cars.

Why gas? Smelly fumes and high noise--go through any tunnel and prove it to yourself. Even on the golf course the lawn mower gas engine is objectionable. Do not believe the critics who claim you cannot get the driving range---50 miles. There is no reason in The Villages to exceed 35 miles in one day. If you live in Oceola and want to go to Spanish Springs--use your car. Batteries being replaced and costly, etc. is a scare tactic used by Yamaha sales. Every 5 years is not too much, plus, you do not have to fool with gasoline/oil. It is the 21st Century:)

This is your opinion which you share with other electrophiles. You'll never change a gas head mind. It's like an ass guy trying to change a boob guys mind, ain't happening.

If you get low on gas away from home, just fill up and you're good for another 250 miles. It takes only 5 minutes. If you get low on a charge what do you do?
I like the idea that electric is quieter but don't like having to fill batteries and replace them every 3-5 years. Smell is not a problem because you are smelling the other carts even if yours is gas or electric.
I've been watching for several years and feel pretty sure that about 75% of the carts you see here are Yamaha and probably 90% of those are gas.
Unless electric has improved, they are fine on flat stretches but on a hill and they lose way too much speed.

Yamaha gas from Carts and Clubs in Ocala. Talk to Paul or David; 352-351-2278.

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It all boils down to one question. Can you remember to plug it in every night. If not, buy gas. You can always take your car to get more gas. If you are out of battery, you are not going anywhere for hours.