Villages golf car prices

[Babmac]

New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?

There might be some wiggle room - maybe they'll throw in a $50 grocery bag that attaches to the back. Or they might give you a free cooler.

But you can get the same brand and model golf carts at stores outside The Villages for much less.

[Bill14564]

There might be some wiggle room - maybe they'll throw in a $50 grocery bag that attaches to the back. Or they might give you a free cooler.

But you can get the same brand and model golf carts at stores outside The Villages for much less.

True, but make sure to compare apples with apples. It isn't just a 2025 Yamaha, it is a 2025 Yamaha with a list of installed accessories including a warranty and a golf-cart-accessible service provider. You might not need all that, you might not want all that, you might not want to pay for all that, but recognize that all of that is included with the higher price.

[graciegirl]

There might be some wiggle room - maybe they'll throw in a $50 grocery bag that attaches to the back. Or they might give you a free cooler.

But you can get the same brand and model golf carts at stores outside The Villages for much less.

I believe that The Villages Golf Cart Store negotiates. I also think anyone looking for a first cart should consider a used one. When we moved here in 2006 we bought a six year old four seater gas from someone. Helene and I still ride around in it and it is goin' strong. Henry bought several other Carts in the interim and he is quite the fellow who knows automotive and wheelin' and dealin'. His cart right now was purchased from The Villages.

[tophcfa]

As already stated, you will pay a premium and have little to no negotiation ability with the Village’s Golf Carts relative to using a dealer outside the bubble. The only real advantage of using them is convenience and getting a free loaner during service. That being said, I trust Tood Casey mobile golf cart service way more than the Village Golf Cart mechanics and he comes to our home to service the carts.

[UpNorth]

The Villages Golf Carts are convenient and offer loaner carts during service and repairs. That said, I have never seen a comment about "Getting a good deal" on a new cart purchase.

[PJ_Smiley]

I believe that Yamaha golf carts from The Villages Golf Cars have a different transmission than other Yamaha golf carts (comes from Yamaha that way). They are made for residential driving.

[melpetezrinski]

I believe that Yamaha golf carts from The Villages Golf Cars have a different transmission than other Yamaha golf carts (comes from Yamaha that way). They are made for residential driving.

The Villages Golf Car sells the PTV version of Yamaha's, which has high speed gears. Almost every other dealer and/or private seller will also be selling the PTV version, so there is no "different transmission". However, you may come across someone trying to unload a Fleet version with high speed gears installed after market to represent the higher valued PTV.

[CarlR33]

And if your next question is electric vs. gas by all means do a search on this site as you will be overloaded with golf cart posts on that as well as your where to buy questions, Welcome to TV and TOTV.

[Topspinmo]

I would look at few years old used, you can save half or more over retail price usually? Yamaha’s gas or electric are pretty reliable unless owner completely neglected it.

[midiwiz]

New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?

chump change with the monopoly, best to look elsewhere local

[mkjelenbaas]

New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?
DO NOT BUY FROM THE VILLAGES sales of golf carts - save a few thousand dollars and go outside the Villages - you can then hire a company to come to your home to do the easy yearly service and save even more - TV will try to up sell you on the cart and service - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!

[smcmahon2002]

You'll be surprised by the number of hours logged in these carts. Get one with a good seat.

[bshuler]

And if your next question is electric vs. gas by all means do a search on this site as you will be overloaded with golf cart posts on that as well as your where to buy questions, Welcome to TV and TOTV.
Does The Village Golf Cars sell the electric Yamaha carts? They have dual axle models. Sounds noce.

[Zeitung]

No need to look. We have a beautiful ez-go electric cart for sale , 4 years old with 2 lithium batteries in it!
K. M .

[Ken D.]

New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?
Go to Carts & Clubs in Ocala. They come to your house to service your cart. I saved thousands.

[Zeitung]

No need to look. We have a 4 year old electric cart for sale with lithium batteries! Not much driven!

[jimkerr]

I highly recommend using Villages Golf Cars. We were able to get a 500.00 discount after negotiating. That was in 2021 when we bought a 2022 Yamaha.

[MrFlorida]

No deals here, buy elsewhere and have it shipped.

[roadrnnr]

The only real advantage of using them is convenience and getting a free loaner during service. That being said, I trust Tood Casey mobile golf cart service way more than the Village Golf Cart mechanics and he comes to our home to service the carts.

You have a number for him?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

As already stated, you will pay a premium and have little to no negotiation ability with the Village’s Golf Carts relative to using a dealer outside the bubble. The only real advantage of using them is convenience and getting a free loaner during service. That being said, I trust Tood Casey mobile golf cart service way more than the Village Golf Cart mechanics and he comes to our home to service the carts.

I got a free loaner when I brought my cart in to be serviced, and I didn't buy it from them. I bought it from a neighbor, 2 years old.

Villages Golf Carts will service carts that don't come from them. HOWEVER - during snowbird season, they might make you wait a few weeks for your appointment because customers with carts from them, get priority appointments and the season is very busy. They also don't offer towing service for carts that didn't come from them, you'd have to find another way of getting it there.

So that's a down-side, for sure. On the other hand, you don't have to get a cart serviced somewhere other than your own driveway - there are several golf cart mechanics who will come to you.

[Psrichardson]

No need to look. We have a beautiful ez-go electric cart for sale , 4 years old with 2 lithium batteries in it!
K. M .

I would be very interested in your cart. Need pics, I'm arriving end of October.

[harby]

A few years ago, we bought a new or reconditioned golf cart. The dealer was not sure if it s new or not, ugh. Since there s no mileage shown and age on all golf carts, it s not worth to buy a new one...believe most of them are reconditioned and painted well. Maybe you get a better deal from a private owner. No title per FL laws for golf carts! Chas

[mikempp]

I would look at few years old used, you can save half or more over retail price usually? Yamaha’s gas or electric are pretty reliable unless owner completely neglected it.

I'd test drive the EZGO's, they drive and ride much better in my opinion.

[npwalters]

I agree with many others. Villages Golf Carts is convenient but you will literally pay thousands more compared to other dealers for it. I could rent a bunch of carts during the time one is being serviced for the price difference.

Another opinion; if you plan to buy gas look at Yamaha. If you want electric look at EZ Go. If you want electric then choose a good lithium battery pack.

[Bill14564]

I agree with many others. Villages Golf Carts is convenient but you will literally pay thousands more compared to other dealers for it. I could rent a bunch of carts during the time one is being serviced for the price difference.

Another opinion; if you plan to buy gas look at Yamaha. If you want electric look at EZ Go. If you want electric then choose a good lithium battery pack.

Exactly that is working very well for us.

[biker59]

New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?

When we bought ours we wanted electric (lithium) but had sticker shock at the price; it's the price of the new (gas) car we bought in 2008 back in MD. The salesperson offered us a used cart, only 1 year old, used only on occasion for lifestyle visits. Saved us a bunch.
If you don't want used, others have suggested outside TV.

[lawgolfer]

New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?

Save a lot of money on the purchase of a Yamaha from a factory dealer and have a nice drive through "old" Florida.

Country Power will deliver your cart to your garage and come to your house to service it, all at prices significantly less than The Villages store.

[rxatkin]

I agree that Todd Casey Golf Cart Repair is a great company to use. I-'ve had them iut to do aome work on two different carts and they were great and knew what they were doing.As already stated, you will pay a premium and have little to no negotiation ability with the Village’s Golf Carts relative to using a dealer outside the bubble. The only real advantage of using them is convenience and getting a free loaner during service. That being said, I trust Tood Casey mobile golf cart service way more than the Village Golf Cart mechanics and he comes to our home to service the carts.

[mkjelenbaas]

New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?
DO NOT BUY IN THE BUBBLE - unless you don’t mind paying THOUSANDS more! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

[lawgolfer]

I got a free loaner when I brought my cart in to be serviced, and I didn't buy it from them. I bought it from a neighbor, 2 years old.

Villages Golf Carts will service carts that don't come from them. HOWEVER - during snowbird season, they might make you wait a few weeks for your appointment because customers with carts from them, get priority appointments and the season is very busy. They also don't offer towing service for carts that didn't come from them, you'd have to find another way of getting it there.

So that's a down-side, for sure. On the other hand, you don't have to get a cart serviced somewhere other than your own driveway - there are several golf cart mechanics who will come to you.

The Auto Club (not the insurance company) provides services for member's golf carts that have broken down, the same as it does for member's automobiles. This includes gas delivery, jump starts for dead batteries and towing. For carts with flat tires, it will not change the tire as carts do not have spares and the service truck does not carry wheels or tires. In that case, the Club will put your cart on a trailer and take it to your house or a dealership. I expect that many readers will be as surprised to learn this as I was when I read a brochure last week at the AAA office when I renewed our homeowner's/auto insurance. There are three levels of membership in the Auto Club. Make sure that your membership includes golf carts.

[Bill14564]

DO NOT BUY IN THE BUBBLE - unless you don’t mind paying THOUSANDS more! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

Twice

[golf4dns]

Go to Carts & Clubs in Ocala. They come to your house to service your cart. I saved thousands.
I believe Carts and Clubs in Ocala was purchased by Villages Golf Carts.

[writerslife]

New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?

When I moved here eight years ago, I shopped the Villages store as well as its competitor on 466. Ended up buying a year-old, super-tricked out cart privately from another Villager --- beautiful, every bell and whistle. The seller was desperate for a Yesteryear model and gave me an irresistible price.
I owned it for six months and quickly realized it is nothing more than a glorified rollerskate --- no airbags, little protection in a sea of good and bad drivers, drunks and even kids behind the wheel visiting grandparents.
So I sold it and have no regrets.
Be clear-headed when you move here...if you're a golfer, go ahead and buy one. Otherwise, remember that this is a community more than 30 miles long and growing. Do you really want to putter around in a vehicle that only goes 18 miles per hour?

[writerslife]

New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?

When I moved here eight years ago, I shopped the Villages store as well as its competitor on 466. Ended up a super-tricked out cart privately from another Villager --- beautiful, every bell and whistle. He was desperate for a Yesteryear model.
I owned it for six months and realized it is nothing more than a glorified rollerskate --- no airbags, little protection in a sea of good and bad drivers, drunks and kids visiting grandparents.
So I sold it and have no regrets.
Be clear-headed when you move here...if you're a golfer, go ahead and buy one. Otherwise, remember that this is a community more than 30 miles long. Do you want to putter around at 18 miles per hour?

[MikeN]

Nope

[Bill14564]

When I moved here eight years ago, I shopped the Villages store as well as its competitor on 466. Ended up buying a year-old, super-tricked out cart privately from another Villager --- beautiful, every bell and whistle. The seller was desperate for a Yesteryear model and gave me an irresistible price.
I owned it for six months and quickly realized it is nothing more than a glorified rollerskate --- no airbags, little protection in a sea of good and bad drivers, drunks and even kids behind the wheel visiting grandparents.
So I sold it and have no regrets.
Be clear-headed when you move here...if you're a golfer, go ahead and buy one. Otherwise, remember that this is a community more than 30 miles long and growing. Do you really want to putter around in a vehicle that only goes 18 miles per hour?

20 miles north to south. Will likely grow south of 470 but not yet.

20mph (though many go a bit faster than that)

Yes, I really want to go everywhere I can by golf cart.

[tophcfa]

The Auto Club (not the insurance company) provides services for member's golf carts that have broken down, the same as it does for member's automobiles. This includes gas delivery, jump starts for dead batteries and towing. For carts with flat tires, it will not change the tire as carts do not have spares and the service truck does not carry wheels or tires. In that case, the Club will put your cart on a trailer and take it to your house or a dealership. I expect that many readers will be as surprised to learn this as I was when I read a brochure last week at the AAA office when I renewed our homeowner's/auto insurance. There are three levels of membership in the Auto Club. Make sure that your membership includes golf carts.

You are correct, but with one major exception. They will provide the service if you are on a public road, but not if you are on a MMP or golf course.

[JonSFO]

Details?

[tophcfa]

As already stated, you will pay a premium and have little to no negotiation ability with the Village’s Golf Carts relative to using a dealer outside the bubble. The only real advantage of using them is convenience and getting a free loaner during service. That being said, I trust Todd Casey mobile golf cart service way more than the Village Golf Cart mechanics and he comes to our home to service the carts.

You have a number for him?

352-465-3934
Not sure where you live, but be aware that that the Villages has grown so large they decided they can’t realistically serve the whole community. Their message states that they aren’t taking any new customers south of 44.

[maistocars]

you have a number for him?
352-465-3934

[Dgodin]

Good point. We have 1,200 hours on a 6yr old golf cart we bought new.

[elevatorman]

Look here for lower price. Located in Wildwood. Evolution Golf Cart Spring Hill, FL | The Villages, FL (https://www.hiddencreekgolfcarts.com/--inventory?make=evolution%20electric%20vehicles&pg=1)

[JMintzer]

Twice

A lot more than twice...

We've also been warned about Deans, multiple times...

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[Dusty_Star]

When I moved here eight years ago, I shopped the Villages store as well as its competitor on 466. Ended up buying a year-old, super-tricked out cart privately from another Villager --- beautiful, every bell and whistle. The seller was desperate for a Yesteryear model and gave me an irresistible price.
I owned it for six months and quickly realized it is nothing more than a glorified rollerskate --- no airbags, little protection in a sea of good and bad drivers, drunks and even kids behind the wheel visiting grandparents.
So I sold it and have no regrets.
Be clear-headed when you move here...if you're a golfer, go ahead and buy one. Otherwise, remember that this is a community more than 30 miles long and growing. Do you really want to putter around in a vehicle that only goes 18 miles per hour?

Yes

[Pairadocs]

[QUOTE=Babmac;2373152]New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?[/QUOT

Seems most will "deal" a bit, especially i you ask for extras, rather than straight cash off the price (since they don't, of course, pay the retail price for those extras you might want. MAKE SURE you ask the right questions. Bought brand new club car 3 months ago. They delivered it and exactly 10 days later was backing out off the drive and it stopped, dead, right in the street. None of the basics, plenty of gas, starter connections, yada yada all fine. Neighbors with some more advanced knowledge came over, but no luck. Call the dealer who is not in the actual Villages, but in Lady Lake. Less than two weeks old and of course warranted, had listened to the sales person how all was covered, however, we FAILED to ask every detailed question. They came and picked it up, called to say they have gone over everything in the 3 days they had it, and found it running perfectly !~ So, they brought it back and it has run fine ever since. Nothing was done to it, but we had a BILL for $160 to pick it up from the street where it had stopped and to bring it back and letting us know they found nothing wrong. So if you have a warranty be sure to ask the price you will be charge to transport the cart to the dealer for the service, or you might end up paying about $15 a mile ! ! And that is not covered by Club car !