Golf Cart Recommendation

[cherman338]

I know this is going to cause a flurry of responses because here in TV the villagers seem to have a love affair with golf carts. I recently bought a house in Largo and, I too, am looking for the perfect golf cart. Must be electric and now for the rash of replies. I would like to know the best place to buy and why. Let the fun begin.

[Lucko]

Good deal at TNT Yamaha in Quincy, Illinois -- Basic cart starts at $4799.00 and accessories are discounted -- They deliver to The Villages free with no sales tax and set the cart in your driveway -- These are the new Yamaha Drive, gas or electric -- A four year warranty is included -- I have not seen anyone beat there prices and service -- We have a house in Duval and one in Hemmingway and both get the TNT carts with "The Villages" deal --

[Muncle]

Of course you have a hell of a trip driving that cart up I-75 for the yearly service. Best plan on taking a few days for that one. Try to avoid Atlanta during rush hour.

[Becky]

Golf Cart Connections. Excellent sales and service! ;D

Becky

[mfp509]

:agree:
I just bought a Club Car Precedent from Golf Cart Connection and I LOVE it. As with anything you buy, there might be some small item you want looked at - when I called them they sent someone within 24 hrs to look at it. No problem. I would recommend them highly. I went there because of the high marks they were given on this forum and also from people around me who have bought from them.

[blueeagle65]

Golf Cart Connection :bigthumbsup: Click on their ad in the right margin. Nice folks to deal with and a very good price on their carts. They get an A+ for service, too. One of the snaps had come loose and the service man was at our house the next day, replaced the snap and muted the back up signal while he was there.

[JohnN]

I'm in the market too, though not an imminent purchase.
There's another thread by VillagesKahuna here speaking highly of the new EZGO

[Fourpar]

We ordered ours (re manufactured Club Car) from Golf Cart Connections after touring their plant and talking with employees, owner, etc. Seem like good folks to do business with. We take delivery on the 26th, and I am sure the product will live up to expectations....

[drdodge]

Discount Golf, Best price on Club Car

drd

[784caroline]

Golf Cart Connection without a doubt!! I had one issue after delivery, I called and I spoke to the service tech on the telephone...Problem resolved. He said if it reocccurs, just call and they will come out.

[under55]

Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 6:03 AM

Just got this cart ordered for delivery in September when our house is done.

Subject: TNT Golf Car
Jim,
2008 Yamaha Drive Gas, Garnet color $4,899

Deluxe lights, turn signals, brake lights $550

High Speed Gears $450

DOT Tires $100

Hubcaps $50

Curtis Cab $2,495

Split Windshield $130

Net $8,674
No sales tax or delivery

Thank you.

Terry Traeder
217 242 3994

[Casino]

I have to say that we bought at EZGO and are very satisfied.
Priced alot less than the Yamaha below......and has more bells and whistles.

I was not impressed wth Golf Cart Connection....sales person did not have a lot of info
to offer.

[mfp509]

I had a very bad experience with Discount Golf Carts. They may have the best price but you get what you pay for and the service was horrible. When they delivered it, they had forgotten to put on the rubber clips for the windshield and when I called, I was told that I could come down and pick them up, they were easy to put on. I think they put every used, leftover part in my cart when they "rebuilt" it. One month after I got it, it broke down and they brought it back to their shop where it was 2 months before I got it back because they were waiting for the part. They had given me a loner which had no sides and we were in our winter and it was so cold and damp I couldn't use it. It seemed like every time I drove my cart, something else went wrong with it. It finally sat in my garage because I was tired of putting money into it. I wouldn't send anyone to them.

Since I bought my new one from Golf Cart Connection I have it out everyday and love it. The people there are wonderful - when you call they are more than willing to talk to you and answer any question you might have. One of my tail lights was loose - they were up within a day with a brand new one.

Golf Cart Connection #1111111 :bigthumbsup:

[smalldog]

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Smalldog sez lemons are available but not very common, a lot more common are sales people with the gift of blarney ....... this forum will help you some with that ......... we bought a new gas four seater from Villages Golfcart( Yamaha) and are satisfied going into our second year with high usage of the cart ......... electric carts need battery replacement after several years not to mention electric usage forum your home for charging ......... and living on the southern end, Hey it is hilly here and our most common guests are like us full sized people ;) and lead acid batteries are somewhat heat sensitive ::) but yes the gas cart is a bit noisy and can be depending on the conditions smelly and you do need petrol from time to time( usually 3 weeks in my case)
nothing is a slam dunk, and you know what is said about opinions ( they are like *bleep* everyone has one) soooooo :dontknow:

[ruthstro]

Joann P,
Where did you get your EZGO? Are you happy with them?
Thanks for the info, Ruth

[renielarson]

I know this is going to cause a flurry of responses because here in TV the villagers seem to have a love affair with golf carts. I recently bought a house in Largo and, I too, am looking for the perfect golf cart. Must be electric and now for the rash of replies. I would like to know the best place to buy and why. Let the fun begin.


Why MUST it be electric?

[cherman338]

Because I have borrowed gas and could not hear the passenger (which is sometimes preferable). Also I have a very keen sense of smell. I do not want to smell gas either from the cart or the passenger. I think I am leaning towards the new EZ-GO. If I could only find a no payment no interest deal until 2010. hmmmm!!

[JohnN]

cherman338
zcaveman is really happy with his EZGO, that's likely my top choice right now

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/smf/index.php/topic,7086.0.html

[Casino]

ruthstro

We bought our cart at the showroom on 441. We are very happy with the cart.


Their prices are very reasonable also.

[chelsea24]

We got our golf cart at National Golf Cars in Leesburg. They took so much time with us and everything is perfect. We looked at a few other places, including The Golf Cart Connection, but none can match this price for this quality. Ours is an electric, four seater.
I love it! :bigthumbsup:

[renielarson]

I've said it before and I'll say it again...I love my gas cart.

Maybe I have better hearing than normal or maybe a quiet cart, but I have never ever had any problem hearing my passenger talk. I've even asked my passengers if they have trouble hearing me and everyone has said...no, not at all. (Could that be a hint that I just talk loud?)

Perhaps I also have a cart that doesn't emit a lot of fumes because I have never been bothered by them. Then again, I always did love the smell of gas and looked forward to when my dad would fill up...would stick my head out of the window and smell.

Never said I wasn't a little strange...lol.

[nONIE]

Bright,
your not strange at all! There is something so appealing to our senses smelling gasoline.
Mabe a little buzz too????? Im with ya, Love that smell!

[Just Susan]

I think that the predjudice against gas carts is based in experience with the old ones. We rented a gas cart (not from the Villiages) during our visit to TV. It was awful!!! Loud, smelly, bumpy, we decided gas was definitely not for us. Maybe a golf cart wasn't for us either...we are city people and it sure was slow.

Then I rode in Bright's gas cart. It was quiet (we never stopped talking and we heard every word), not smelly, and not very bumpy. The ride seemed short...was that the conversation or was it faster?? Now I am not sure whether our cart will be gas or electric...but I think we will get one. I guess it will be "the best deal."

[beady]

I agree Susan. The older the cart the noisier and smellier. I hate going into a tunnel just after a gas cart, especially in this warmer weather, it's nasty.
We have an electric cause it was a good deal. I had a hard time getting used to the slower pace of the cart but now I love it. It's really my preferred way to get around TV.

[dadspet]

We bought a 08 electric Club Car Precedent from Masters Golf Carts up my the flea market and saved a fair amount of $. They have treated us good and service on a few minor items has been very good so far.

Gas vs Electric? Before we bought we tried both electric and gas 07 and 08 models from Club car and Yamaha. There was no doubt in our mind that the new gas carts were still louder, smelled and had a rougher start and stop ride. The question was then what about the range. We live By LSL and have take the cart from one end of the villages to the opposite end and played 9 holes of golf returning in the dark with the lights on. My battery low light did come on toward the end of the ride but that still indicates about 1/4 charge left and I think our backs would give out before the battery if we tried to drive any further. Batteries of course are brand new so I do expect as they age we "may" not be able to go as far but right now they seem more than sufficient.