[HawkinsGuy]

We moved here just about 2-years ago. When we started looking for a cart the wait for a new Yamaha at the Villages Golf Cart Store was at least 4-6 months. Electric carts were somewhat plentiful. When we would walk by the store in Brownwood, there were several Star carts outside and some random pre-owned Yamaha carts. Yesterday, walking by the store there were many brand new Yamaha carts (low $18 to low $20s) and no Star carts. My, have things changed.

[Keefelane66]

Just my opinion low $18’s is still to high

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by HawkinsGuy

We moved here just about 2-years ago. When we started looking for a cart the wait for a new Yamaha at the Villages Golf Cart Store was at least 4-6 months. Electric carts were somewhat plentiful. When we would walk by the store in Brownwood, there were several Star carts outside and some random pre-owned Yamaha carts. Yesterday, walking by the store there were many brand new Yamaha carts (low $18 to low $20s) and no Star carts. My, have things changed.

A lot like Ford's experiment with Edsel. Yamaha has the wrong carts for the market.

[MrChip72]

The shortage was because of COVID is what I remember from 2 years ago.

[villagetinker]

There are also several suppliers outside of TV, Webster and Ocala and i think most of these have on site services for carts they sold.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

Just my opinion low $18’s is still to high

Yup! I bought a brand new 2021 Yamaha Gas Drive2 Quiettech EFI Adventurer 2+2 PTV (not a fleet cart, a factory lifted, factory 4-seater, with higher gearing and fender flares and bull bars) brand spanking new out-the-door after taxes etc. for just under $10,000 in September of 2020 - the height of Covid shortages.

[Keefelane66]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe

Yup! I bought a brand new 2021 Yamaha Gas Drive2 Quiettech EFI Adventurer 2+2 PTV (not a fleet cart, a factory lifted, factory 4-seater, with higher gearing and fender flares and bull bars) brand spanking new out-the-door after taxes etc. for just under $10,000 in September of 2020 - the height of Covid shortages.

You did well. The cost of golf carts is not inflation JUST GREED @ The Villages Golf Carts.

[CarlR33]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

You did well. The cost of golf carts is not inflation JUST GREED @ The Villages Golf Carts.

anybody ask for a price match??

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by CarlR33

anybody ask for a price match??

A good negotiator will ask. The Villages probably will not seriously negotiate as there are too many folks around here who like the convenience and their policy of only working on their customers carts. Have a 2020 Yamaha and needed only 1 oil change(coming on 2nd) in 3 years

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

A good negotiator will ask. The Villages probably will not seriously negotiate as there are too many folks around here who like the convenience and their policy of only working on their customers carts. Have a 2020 Yamaha and needed only 1 oil change(coming on 2nd) in 3 years

A nationally renowned Yamaha golf cart mechanic advised me to:

1. Oil change annually;
2. Clean air filter, annually;
3. Replace spark plug annually;
4. Grease front and rear clutches (one pump only via zerk fitting) annually;
5. Change rear end fluid every three years.

After the first time or two, it turns into a 10 minute task.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe

A nationally renowned Yamaha golf cart mechanic advised me to:

That must be something like being your neighborhood Tic Tac Toe champion. Prestigious in its own way, I'm sure.

Or being the Maytag Repairman, that no one ever needs.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe

A nationally renowned Yamaha golf cart mechanic advised me to:

1. Oil change annually;
2. Clean air filter, annually;
3. Replace spark plug annually;
4. Grease front and rear clutches (one pump only via zerk fitting) annually;
5. Change rear end fluid every three years.

After the first time or two, it turns into a 10 minute task.

All very easy to do, except accessing the zerk on the rear clutch (much easier when the back is opened up to change the rear gear oil).

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

All very easy to do, except accessing the zerk on the rear clutch (much easier when the back is opened up to change the rear gear oil).

I just find the unmarked "neutral" setting on the forward / reverse switch, then reach through past the battery and push the rear clutch until the zerk is accessible. Taking out the bagwell is a little bit of a pain in the butt.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

That must be something like behind your neighborhood Tic Tac Toe champion. Prestigious in its own way, I'm sure.

Or being the Maytag Repairman, that no one ever needs.

If you knew what you were talking about, you'd be worth listening to. Try familiarizing yourself a little with the industry - start with BuggiesGoneWild dot com. Try to focus on Gas Yamahas.

[KennyP]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe

A nationally renowned Yamaha golf cart mechanic advised me to:

1. Oil change annually;
2. Clean air filter, annually;
3. Replace spark plug annually;
4. Grease front and rear clutches (one pump only via zerk fitting) annually;
5. Change rear end fluid every three years.

After the first time or two, it turns into a 10 minute task.

Nationally Recognized? OK, Ill bite...Who?