Club Car Cart's Value

[mvasilik1]

I've done some shopping and I was surprised to learn that an Club Car Onward 2p & 4p was less expensive then the Yamaha in the villages. It's American made in Ga and has lots of options. I would recommend checking it out. Has anyone else found that to be true?

[tophcfa]

Yes, club car is marginally less expensive, but drive both and consider your carting experience over many years. We have both a club car and a Yamaha. Hands down, I prefer driving the Yamaha and my wife loves the club car. To each his/her own.

[BrianL99]

I've done some shopping and I was surprised to learn that an Club Car Onward 2p & 4p was less expensive then the Yamaha in the villages. It's American made in Ga and has lots of options. I would recommend checking it out. Has anyone else found that to be true?

That's because the dealers in TV take advantage of local residents, in every way they can.

ClubCar is far superior to Yamaha. Call 10 golf course PGA Professionals and they'll all tell you the exact same thing. Hardly any private golf course in America, opts for the Yamaha option.

[Topspinmo]

That's because the dealers in TV take advantage of local residents, in every way they can.

ClubCar is far superior to Yamaha. Call 10 golf course PGA Professionals and they'll all tell you the exact same thing. Hardly any private golf course in America, opts for the Yamaha option.

They’re cheaper and they don’t keep them that long. Business Economic’s.

[BrianL99]

That's because the dealers in TV take advantage of local residents, in every way they can.

ClubCar is far superior to Yamaha. Call 10 golf course PGA Professionals and they'll all tell you the exact same thing. Hardly any private golf course in America, opts for the Yamaha option.

They’re cheaper and they don’t keep them that long. Business Economic’s.

ClubCar is more expensive than Yamaha or EZGo, everywhere in the world, except perhaps ... TV. They're vastly superior to Yamaha carts. The only place anyone buys Yamaha Golf Carts, is in TV .... because the Morse family cut a deal with Yamaha, many years ago. Somewhere approaching 75% of gasoline driven, Yamaha Golf Cart production, goes to TV. No one else wants them.

Comparing Yamaha to ClubCar, is like comparing a Hyundai to a Cadillac.

[JMintzer]

ClubCar is more expensive than Yamaha or EZGo, everywhere in the world, except perhaps ... TV. They're vastly superior to Yamaha carts. The only place anyone buys Yamaha Golf Carts, is in TV .... because the Morse family cut a deal with Yamaha, many years ago. Somewhere approaching 75% of gasoline driven, Yamaha Golf Cart production, goes to TV. No one else wants them.

Comparing Yamaha to ClubCar, is like comparing a Hyundai to a Cadillac.

Your post means nothing unless you tell us WHY they are "vastly superior" to Yamaha...

Otherwise, it just your opinion...

[4$ALE]

Your post means nothing unless you tell us WHY they are "vastly superior" to Yamaha...

Otherwise, it just your opinion...

:rolleyes: I agree and we all know what they say about opinions. :oops:

[BrianL99]

:rolleyes: I agree and we all know what they say about opinions. :oops:

Not just my opinion, it's the opinion of most experts and those in the business. Even ChatGPT knows.

[UpNorth]

Club Cars have to be the LOUDEST carts on the road. My golf course up north has used them for the past couple of years. You can hear one coming several holes away. If you like LOUD, get a Club Car.

[dewilson58]

Club Cars have to be the LOUDEST carts on the road. My golf course up north has used them for the past couple of years. You can here one coming several holes away. If you like LOUD, get a Club Car.

:bigbow:

[tophcfa]

ClubCar is more expensive than Yamaha or EZGo, everywhere in the world, except perhaps ... TV. They're vastly superior to Yamaha carts. The only place anyone buys Yamaha Golf Carts, is in TV .... because the Morse family cut a deal with Yamaha, many years ago. Somewhere approaching 75% of gasoline driven, Yamaha Golf Cart production, goes to TV. No one else wants them.

Comparing Yamaha to ClubCar, is like comparing a Hyundai to a Cadillac.

I call BS on that. Own both and know from first hand experience over 9+ years. Yamaha is way more reliable, has more room and is way more comfortable for a tall person, is significantly quieter, handles significantly better, takes bumps way better, and has a ton of aftermarket accessories available. Our Club Car does have one advantage, the really loud engine has better acceleration and torque. That being said, my wife, who is only 5’1” tall, loves her CC, she can’t reach the gas pedal on the Yamaha. On the other hand, when I drive the CC, my knees are cramped and I have to duck to see below the roof.

[kkingston57]

That's because the dealers in TV take advantage of local residents, in every way they can.

ClubCar is far superior to Yamaha. Call 10 golf course PGA Professionals and they'll all tell you the exact same thing. Hardly any private golf course in America, opts for the Yamaha option.f the

Correct. Most clubs use electric carts and opt to use Club Cars.

[kkingston57]

Club Cars have to be the LOUDEST carts on the road. My golf course up north has used them for the past couple of years. You can hear one coming several holes away. If you like LOUD, get a Club Car.

True, but most golf courses use electric carts.

[tophcfa]

True, but most golf courses use electric carts.
The high end hoity toity courses that lease the newest technology might have electric carts, but not everywhere. Played Southampton CC in western Massachusetts today and drove a 20 year old carbureted Yamaha that ran like a clock. Beautiful course and great deal, midweek senior green fee of $35 with a cart. That being said, I did have to choke the cart to get it running on the first hole, but that happens before the cart warms up and the temperature is in the low 40’s.

[jimhoward]

ClubCar is more expensive than Yamaha or EZGo, everywhere in the world, except perhaps ... TV. They're vastly superior to Yamaha carts. The only place anyone buys Yamaha Golf Carts, is in TV .... because the Morse family cut a deal with Yamaha, many years ago. Somewhere approaching 75% of gasoline driven, Yamaha Golf Cart production, goes to TV. No one else wants them.

Comparing Yamaha to ClubCar, is like comparing a Hyundai to a Cadillac.

I gave my Mercedes to one of the kids and bought a Hyundai which I love. I wouldn’t take a Cadillac if you gave it to me for free.

As has been said, to each their own.

[bobeaston]

Club Cars have to be the LOUDEST carts on the road. My golf course up north has used them for the past couple of years. You can hear one coming several holes away. If you like LOUD, get a Club Car.

Being one of the very few people in TV, I don't own any cart. Yet, as a biking enthusiast who rides the MMPs a lot, I appreciate the Club Cars because I can always hear them approaching. Other than that, their are raucously loud; how do their owners not go deaf?

[RoseyRed]

Yes, club car is marginally less expensive, but drive both and consider your carting experience over many years. We have both a club car and a Yamaha. Hands down, I prefer driving the Yamaha and my wife loves the club car. To each his/her own.
I would be interested in what each of you like in the Yamaha and Club carts.

[Rocksnap]

That's because the dealers in TV take advantage of local residents, in every way they can.

ClubCar is far superior to Yamaha. Call 10 golf course PGA Professionals and they'll all tell you the exact same thing. Hardly any private golf course in America, opts for the Yamaha option.
Club Car is far superior than Yamaha? Baahaahaa thanks for the belly laugh! Yamaha is the #1 selling cart in America. Commercial or private use. It doesn’t take a PHD to figure out why.

[banjobob]

I've done some shopping and I was surprised to learn that an Club Car Onward 2p & 4p was less expensive then the Yamaha in the villages. It's American made in Ga and has lots of options. I would recommend checking it out. Has anyone else found that to be true?

Comments are similar back in the day Ford vs Chevy depends on your preference , I like Club Car ,alumimum frame oil pump in the motor oil filter also.

[Bay Kid]

f the

Correct. Most clubs use electric carts and opt to use Club Cars.

Our club back home does the 5 year lease on their carts. They usually pick the club cart because of price. Not the same use as we put our carts through here in TVs.

[mkjelenbaas]

I've done some shopping and I was surprised to learn that an Club Car Onward 2p & 4p was less expensive then the Yamaha in the villages. It's American made in Ga and has lots of options. I would recommend checking it out. Has anyone else found that to be true?
Do yourself a favor and shop outside TV and save yourself thousands of dollars! You have been warned!!

[mrf6969]

f the

Correct. Most clubs use electric carts and opt to use Club Cars.

Most golf courses do use electric carts as they can lease them cheap. It is all about economics. Also, these courses do not require an ultra-long range golf cart, where are you going besides 18 holes? Once the round is done the cart goes to the cart barn and gets plugged in.

[mikempp]

We have an EZGO and a Yamaha, we both like the EZGO better. Quieter, drives and rides better, much smoother running.

[BrianL99]

Club Car is far superior than Yamaha? Baahaahaa thanks for the belly laugh! Yamaha is the #1 selling cart in America. Commercial or private use. It doesn’t take a PHD to figure out why.


You must be smokin' really good stuff, if you believe that.

There's hardly a residential community built in the USA in the last 20 years, that allows "gasoline powered golf carts" ... and that's really all Yamaha has had until a couple of years ago.

81% of the world's golf cart market is battery powered ... that leaves Yamaha in the dust.

[mrf6969]

You must be smokin' really good stuff, if you believe that.

There's hardly a residential community built in the USA in the last 20 years, that allows "gasoline powered golf carts" ... and that's really all Yamaha has had until a couple of years ago.

Sorry, you do not know what you are talking about. Yamaha has built electric carts for over 25 years. The old G-22 for example and there are today many of these running around TV especially in the pre-historic area that were purchased back in the 1990's.

[chuckpedrey]

My wife has a 1984 Royal Ride that has a Club Car chassis. One would have to “pry it from her cold, dead hands” to take it from her. I have a 2016 gas Yamaha and it rides like a truck. I much prefer the Club Car ride.

[MikeN]

No surprise. Everything costs more in TV

[Bilyclub]

If I ever need a truck I’ll buy a Club Car.

[SHIBUMI]

If its gas, its a Yamaha........much quieter than other gas and they juice it up so you can go 30 mph, not legal as 20 mph is the norm, but not in the villages

If its electric its Club Car.........better built chassis and suspension, BUT, 20 mph, prefer the quiet and quality

years ago Harley made great golf cars, problem was you couldn't kill them, they went out of business

Golf carts you push or pull, golf cars you drive.........terminology...carts is slang

When golf courses buy golf cars, the costs range from low of EZ-GO, mid of Yamaha, high of Club Car. Trade in value figures in as most courses trade every 5 while value is up. Club Car is also seen as a mark of a higher class of the club. Yamaha has made in roads, BUT,
most clubs buy electric and prefer club car. A golf car for 18 holes is only on for less than 30 minutes so it can go 36 holes.

That being said, get an extended range battery for the villages........or get gas to go fast, the noise will get you sooner or later, but you will ignore because you can go faster..vroom..............

I've done some shopping and I was surprised to learn that a Club Car Onward 2p & 4p was less expensive then the Yamaha in the villages. It's American made in Ga and has lots of options. I would recommend checking it out. Has anyone else found that to be true?

[jimkerr]

I've done some shopping and I was surprised to learn that an Club Car Onward 2p & 4p was less expensive then the Yamaha in the villages. It's American made in Ga and has lots of options. I would recommend checking it out. Has anyone else found that to be true?

You should drive both of them and you'll see why Yamaha is more expensive. It's built so much better than a Club Car. The Yamahas are nice and quiet, and they drive so much better.

The only people that say Club Cars are better are the ones that were not smart enough to buy a Yamaha! Drive them both like I said, and form your own opinion.

[HORNET]

Wrong

[HORNET]

Apples to Oranges! I have a Yamaha and a Streetrod with a Club Car chassis, the Yamaha has been more maintenance free !

[Danube]

I gave my Mercedes to one of the kids and bought a Hyundai which I love. I wouldn’t take a Cadillac if you gave it to me for free.

As has been said, to each their own.

My neighbor used to say-

Cadillac, Cadillac
Wish I had my money back

Hyundai Genesis is awesome:
GENESIS - GV60, GV70, GV80, G70, G80, G90 | GENESIS Worldwide (https://www.genesis.com/worldwide/en/main.html)

Cadillac is the Oldsmobile of luxury cars.

[BrianL99]

Most golf courses do use electric carts as they can lease them cheap. It is all about economics. Also, these courses do not require an ultra-long range golf cart, where are you going besides 18 holes? Once the round is done the cart goes to the cart barn and gets plugged in.

Most private golf courses use Electric Carts, because Members won't ride in Gasoline carts. It has nothing to do with economics.

[BrianL99]

Sorry, you do not know what you are talking about. Yamaha has built electric carts for over 25 years. The old G-22 for example and there are today many of these running around TV especially in the pre-historic area that were purchased back in the 1990's.

I've been involved in buying or leasing, close to 1000 of them ... how many have you bought?

Call around to Private Golf courses and ask them what kind of carts they have. I doubt you'll find 10% of the private clubs use Yamaha golf carts.

Before Lithium batteries were available, gas Yamahas were a reasonable choice for The Villages. Since Lithium Batteries, the world has changed. According to a reasonable source (who works there), the Developer owned Golf Cart operation is now selling 2:1 battery to gasoline and Star Sirius is their best seller.

I'm sure the legacy gas Yamahas will be around TV for a few more years, but they're fading fast. I think the ClubCar is vastly superior to the Star Sirius (I have a Sirus), but ClubCar doesn't seem to focusing on the off-course market.

[maistocars]

:bigbow:
They are also some of the ugliest!

[BrianL99]

My neighbor used to say-

Cadillac, Cadillac
Wish I had my money back

Hyundai Genesis is awesome:
GENESIS - GV60, GV70, GV80, G70, G80, G90 | GENESIS Worldwide (https://www.genesis.com/worldwide/en/main.html)

Cadillac is the Oldsmobile of luxury cars.


JD Power ranks Cadillac as 4th in Customer Satisfaction in the Premier segment of the automobile market.. Only Lexus, Infiniti and Porsche rank higher.

JD Power ranks Genesis in the lower tier of the Premium Vehicle segment. Recommended areas to improve are: Service, Dealer Experience and general Customer Satisfaction.

[dewilson58]

They are also some of the ugliest!

:highfive:

[justjim]

I gave my Mercedes to one of the kids and bought a Hyundai which I love. I wouldn’t take a Cadillac if you gave it to me for free.

As has been said, to each their own.

From the looks of a Publix parking lot, you will see many fewer Cadillac’s vs Hyundai’s. I wonder if price has something to do with it? Of course more gas carts/cars than EV carts/cars too. To each their own.

[UpNorth]

Most private golf courses use Electric Carts, because Members won't ride in Gasoline carts. It has nothing to do with economics.

Some courses don't have a cart barn to park and charge a fleet of electric carts. Expensive to build if you don't have one already. No cart barn on my course, so the gas carts are simply parked outside. But hopefully they will build a barn and charging facility and get rid of those noisy gas Club Cars.

[Crookedbreeze]

Children, please..

[mvasilik1]

Yes, club car is marginally less expensive, but drive both and consider your carting experience over many years. We have both a club car and a Yamaha. Hands down, I prefer driving the Yamaha and my wife loves the club car. To each his/her own.

Actually, the Club Car Cart will cost less than a Yamaha purchased at a Village dealership. Compare both before you buy. Call Mike for details at 484-547-4261. I'm a PT employee of Cart World Golf Carts located on 441. A few miles from Spanish Springs Square.

[jimjamuser]

If its gas, its a Yamaha........much quieter than other gas and they juice it up so you can go 30 mph, not legal as 20 mph is the norm, but not in the villages

If its electric its Club Car.........better built chassis and suspension, BUT, 20 mph, prefer the quiet and quality

years ago Harley made great golf cars, problem was you couldn't kill them, they went out of business

Golf carts you push or pull, golf cars you drive.........terminology...carts is slang

When golf courses buy golf cars, the costs range from low of EZ-GO, mid of Yamaha, high of Club Car. Trade in value figures in as most courses trade every 5 while value is up. Club Car is also seen as a mark of a higher class of the club. Yamaha has made in roads, BUT,
most clubs buy electric and prefer club car. A golf car for 18 holes is only on for less than 30 minutes so it can go 36 holes.

That being said, get an extended range battery for the villages........or get gas to go fast, the noise will get you sooner or later, but you will ignore because you can go faster..vroom..............
I find it strange that in TV town that OLDER people want to drive gulf cars above 20 MPH, which is the posted speed limits in the residential neighborhoods. What's the point anyway? Is it some left over nostalgia from the teenage hot rod days. And like people say about the "jacked up" golf cars going 30 MPH, they are so LOUD that riding in one will give you a headache. Also the older ones STINK as they pass you by if you are out working in your yard and trying to listen to the radio. If The Villages were so DEVOTED to their residents as they would have you believe, they would REQUIRE Electric golf cars for less noise and pollution.

[BrianL99]

if The Villages were so DEVOTED to their residents as they would have you believe, they would REQUIRE Electric golf cars for less noise and pollution.


Most every other residential development in the USA, requires Electric Carts. The problem in The Villages, is all the legacy gas carts that folks have been hanging on to. They'd be a rebellion of major proportions, if they ever banned gas golf carts.

I suspect what we'll see in the next 5 years, is a requirement that golf carts are "registered" and TV will stop registering "new" gasoline carts.

[Topspinmo]

They’re cheaper and they don’t keep them that long. Business Economic’s.

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[Topspinmo]

I find it strange that in TV town that OLDER people want to drive gulf cars above 20 MPH, which is the posted speed limits in the residential neighborhoods. What's the point anyway? Is it some left over nostalgia from the teenage hot rod days. And like people say about the "jacked up" golf cars going 30 MPH, they are so LOUD that riding in one will give you a headache. Also the older ones STINK as they pass you by if you are out working in your yard and trying to listen to the radio. If The Villages were so DEVOTED to their residents as they would have you believe, they would REQUIRE Electric golf cars for less noise and pollution.

So you even own golf cart? If so say so or your opinions mean nothing.

[Topspinmo]

My neighbor used to say-

Cadillac, Cadillac
Wish I had my money back

Hyundai Genesis is awesome:
GENESIS - GV60, GV70, GV80, G70, G80, G90 | GENESIS Worldwide (https://www.genesis.com/worldwide/en/main.html)

Cadillac is the Oldsmobile of luxury cars.


All made with Chinese parts

[Topspinmo]

I would be interested in what each of you like in the Yamaha and Club carts.

My 12 years old Yamaha get 49 to 52 MPG checked it several times plus it has low 19K miles but it not basic cart, I have upgraded seats, lights, dash, and tires. Been just reliable as my 12 year old Honda. Both still run like new. But, I am stickler about maintenance.

I had old electric club car, ok for putting around close to home. Flimsy front end that bushing worn out, brakes drums fill up with dust, make noise, and not crisp stopping. Seat was hard and uncomfortable. I was alway fighting corrosion from boiling batteries during charging, still have spot on garage floor plus stunk up garage when charging. Don’t know about newer models club cars maybe they are better? Nor do I know anything about newer Yamaha either?

[JMintzer]

True, but most golf courses use electric carts.

I asked why at my old TPC course. The answer was that they did't want to deal with a 2nd huge gas tank to fill them up. Not because they are "better"...

[JMintzer]

The high end hoity toity courses that lease the newest technology might have electric carts, but not everywhere. Played Southampton CC in western Massachusetts today and drove a 20 year old carbureted Yamaha that ran like a clock. Beautiful course and great deal, midweek senior green fee of $35 with a cart. That being said, I did have to choke the cart to get it running on the first hole, but that happens before the cart warms up and the temperature is in the low 40’s.

All of my county courses (very nice public courses) us Yamaha Gas and are currently switching over to the new Drive2 carts when the older ones finally give up the ghost...

[JMintzer]

I gave my Mercedes to one of the kids and bought a Hyundai which I love. I wouldn’t take a Cadillac if you gave it to me for free.

As has been said, to each their own.

I drove a Hyundai Genesis for 11 years. My buddy, who drove a Mercedes 500S couldn't believe how nice it was. Even more so when he found out the price...

[JMintzer]

I would be interested in what each of you like in the Yamaha and Club carts.

I prefer the Yamaha due to the increased room and better ride...

[JMintzer]

Most private golf courses use Electric Carts, because Members won't ride in Gasoline carts. It has nothing to do with economics.

Nonsense... They'll drive whatever is available...

[JMintzer]

JD Power ranks Cadillac as 4th in Customer Satisfaction in the Premier segment of the automobile market.. Only Lexus, Infiniti and Porsche rank higher.

JD Power ranks Genesis in the lower tier of the Premium Vehicle segment. Recommended areas to improve are: Service, Dealer Experience and general Customer Satisfaction.

In 11 years, I never had an issue with any of those things...

I guess I'm just not a golf course/cart snob...

[JMintzer]

I find it strange that in TV town that OLDER people want to drive gulf cars above 20 MPH, which is the posted speed limits in the residential neighborhoods. What's the point anyway? Is it some left over nostalgia from the teenage hot rod days. And like people say about the "jacked up" golf cars going 30 MPH, they are so LOUD that riding in one will give you a headache. Also the older ones STINK as they pass you by if you are out working in your yard and trying to listen to the radio. If The Villages were so DEVOTED to their residents as they would have you believe, they would REQUIRE Electric golf cars for less noise and pollution.

I find it strange that someone who doesn't own ANY golf cart, and admits to taking only a few rides in one CONSTANTLY chimes in on these threads...

[Topspinmo]

I find it strange that someone who doesn't own ANY golf cart, and admits to taking only a few rides in one CONSTANTLY chimes in on these threads...


Pushing the agenda. :oops:

[FloridaGuy66]

I've done some shopping and I was surprised to learn that an Club Car Onward 2p & 4p was less expensive then the Yamaha in the villages. It's American made in Ga and has lots of options.

Yamaha carts are ALSO American made in GA.

[Rocksnap]

My neighbor used to say-

Cadillac, Cadillac
Wish I had my money back

Hyundai Genesis is awesome:
GENESIS - GV60, GV70, GV80, G70, G80, G90 | GENESIS Worldwide (https://www.genesis.com/worldwide/en/main.html)

Cadillac is the Oldsmobile of luxury cars.

Genesis ARE nice. Until you drive & compare against Lexus.
It’s the same when drinking a cheap beer. It’s all good until you then drink a real beer.

[Rocksnap]

From the looks of a Publix parking lot, you will see many fewer Cadillac’s vs Hyundai’s. I wonder if price has something to do with it? Of course more gas carts/cars than EV carts/cars too. To each their own.
The major problem with Cadillac is it’s just a GM car. Still using basic off the shelf GM parts that when you sit in the car, you see the basic crapnthey put in their ‘luxury’ cars. Corvette has the same off the shelf problem.

[jimmy o]

I've done some shopping and I was surprised to learn that an Club Car Onward 2p & 4p was less expensive then the Yamaha in the villages. It's American made in Ga and has lots of options. I would recommend checking it out. Has anyone else found that to be true?

The difference in Club Cars and Yamaha is intention. Club Cars are made with golf courses in mind first, and Yamaha with Personal use first. They’re both fine carts.

As far as accusations of TV taking advantage, that’s just ludicrous. TV Golf Cart is an excellent place to buy carts, they’re convenient and have a great selection. After purchase they’re there for you too. They even supply loaners while your cart is being serviced so that you are not without fun cart transport. Sure shop around you can find a cart cheaper, but you’ll give up the convenience. For some of us the convenience is worth it.

[Bilyclub]

I find it strange that someone who doesn't own ANY golf cart, and admits to taking only a few rides in one CONSTANTLY chimes in on these threads...


Yes, and he reports to Mom and Dad to get people on the naughty list here.

[gighilton]

That's because the dealers in TV take advantage of local residents, in every way they can.

ClubCar is far superior to Yamaha. Call 10 golf course PGA Professionals and they'll all tell you the exact same thing. Hardly any private golf course in America, opts for the Yamaha option.
That isn't really accurate. it depends on how the companies market to golf clubs. Club Car is more active in the fleet business while Yamaha is more direct marketing to individuals. Also, depending on the type of cart, being gas or electric, Yamaha has advantage in performance , lower sound and greater range in their Quietech 2 gas carts, while Club Car has more history and performance in the electric cart.

[mrf6969]

One of the problems with purchasing the Club Car for use in The Villages is that once you go to sell it you will find that the purchase of that Club Car was a very poor value.

[mkjelenbaas]

I've done some shopping and I was surprised to learn that an Club Car Onward 2p & 4p was less expensive then the Yamaha in the villages. It's American made in Ga and has lots of options. I would recommend checking it out. Has anyone else found that to be true?
DO NOT buy from The Villages as their prices are thousands more - go outside the bubble!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!

[SHIBUMI]

Club Car= Augusta Georgia

EZ Go = Augusta Georgia

so what's the point???


Yamaha carts are ALSO American made in GA.

[Indydealmaker]

Not just my opinion, it's the opinion of most experts and those in the business. Even ChatGPT knows.

You trust AI?

[tophcfa]

I've done some shopping and I was surprised to learn that an Club Car Onward 2p & 4p was less expensive then the Yamaha in the villages. It's American made in Ga and has lots of options. I would recommend checking it out. Has anyone else found that to be true?

Yamaha carts always have the reliable time tested engines that they build themselves. Club Cars uses third party built engines and changes manufacturers over time (Kawasaki, Subaru, Kohler). Our 2015 Club Car Precedent has a Subaru engine, which has been reliable for us and is more powerful than our Yamaha, but it’s also significantly louder and gets lower MPG. The engines aside, our Club Car has had multiple issues requiring repair while our Yamaha, which has 250% more miles on it, has been totally trouble free.

[jimjamuser]

Most every other residential development in the USA, requires Electric Carts. The problem in The Villages, is all the legacy gas carts that folks have been hanging on to. They'd be a rebellion of major proportions, if they ever banned gas golf carts.

I suspect what we'll see in the next 5 years, is a requirement that golf carts are "registered" and TV will stop registering "new" gasoline carts.
That would help lower the noise of the gas golf cars passing while people are outside in their front yard, working or just sitting. I find that when I am outside listening to the radio, that when a golf car goes by they are often so loud that they drowned out the radio. I find that about 3 out of 10 golf cars going by are louder than the others and they are going about 30 MPH in a 10 MPH residential zone. So, I conclude that those 30% have "jacked up" their throttle control. I find it strange that in a retirement community that a MAX 20 MPH limit is NOT enforced. It reminds me of the NY broken window theory of Policing. If people can break the speed limit REGULARLY, then will they break other laws. And do they ever endanger older pedestrians out for a refreshing walk. There are rules about what color you can paint your house, but NO enforcement of neighborhood speed limits by Golf car, automobile, or truck..........GO FIGURE ???????

[BrianL99]

You trust AI?

Not necessarily. I was in the golf business for many years, so I trust myself. In this case, AI agrees.

[JMintzer]

Genesis ARE nice. Until you drive & compare against Lexus.
It’s the same when drinking a cheap beer. It’s all good until you then drink a real beer.

I've driven both. The Genesis compares quite well to the Lexus...

Plus, It's cheaper...

[JMintzer]

Do yourself a favor and shop outside TV and save yourself thousands of dollars! You have been warned!!

DO NOT buy from The Villages as their prices are thousands more - go outside the bubble!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!

Warning Will Robinson!

[JMintzer]

That would help lower the noise of the gas golf cars passing while people are outside in their front yard, working or just sitting. I find that when I am outside listening to the radio, that when a golf car goes by they are often so loud that they drowned out the radio. I find that about 3 out of 10 golf cars going by are louder than the others and they are going about 30 MPH in a 10 MPH residential zone. So, I conclude that those 30% have "jacked up" their throttle control. I find it strange that in a retirement community that a MAX 20 MPH limit is NOT enforced. It reminds me of the NY broken window theory of Policing. If people can break the speed limit REGULARLY, then will they break other laws. And do they ever endanger older pedestrians out for a refreshing walk. There are rules about what color you can paint your house, but NO enforcement of neighborhood speed limits by Golf car, automobile, or truck..........GO FIGURE ???????

Ever think you're annoying your neighbors by playing your radio outside all the time?

[Topspinmo]

That would help lower the noise of the gas golf cars passing while people are outside in their front yard, working or just sitting. I find that when I am outside listening to the radio, that when a golf car goes by they are often so loud that they drowned out the radio. I find that about 3 out of 10 golf cars going by are louder than the others and they are going about 30 MPH in a 10 MPH residential zone. So, I conclude that those 30% have "jacked up" their throttle control. I find it strange that in a retirement community that a MAX 20 MPH limit is NOT enforced. It reminds me of the NY broken window theory of Policing. If people can break the speed limit REGULARLY, then will they break other laws. And do they ever endanger older pedestrians out for a refreshing walk. There are rules about what color you can paint your house, but NO enforcement of neighborhood speed limits by Golf car, automobile, or truck..........GO FIGURE ???????

Does your neighbor enjoy your radio? If not you might want to tone it down.

[Bilyclub]

That would help lower the noise of the gas golf cars passing while people are outside in their front yard, working or just sitting. I find that when I am outside listening to the radio, that when a golf car goes by they are often so loud that they drowned out the radio. I find that about 3 out of 10 golf cars going by are louder than the others and they are going about 30 MPH in a 10 MPH residential zone. So, I conclude that those 30% have "jacked up" their throttle control. I find it strange that in a retirement community that a MAX 20 MPH limit is NOT enforced. It reminds me of the NY broken window theory of Policing. If people can break the speed limit REGULARLY, then will they break other laws. And do they ever endanger older pedestrians out for a refreshing walk. There are rules about what color you can paint your house, but NO enforcement of neighborhood speed limits by Golf car, automobile, or truck..........GO FIGURE ???????

I guess you missed the last 10 years of police bashing by prosecutors, media, so called celebrities, and certain politicians. Broken windows and stop and frisk is dead.

[Dotneko]

That would help lower the noise of the gas golf cars passing while people are outside in their front yard, working or just sitting. I find that when I am outside listening to the radio, that when a golf car goes by they are often so loud that they drowned out the radio. I find that about 3 out of 10 golf cars going by are louder than the others and they are going about 30 MPH in a 10 MPH residential zone. So, I conclude that those 30% have "jacked up" their throttle control. I find it strange that in a retirement community that a MAX 20 MPH limit is NOT enforced. It reminds me of the NY broken window theory of Policing. If people can break the speed limit REGULARLY, then will they break other laws. And do they ever endanger older pedestrians out for a refreshing walk. There are rules about what color you can paint your house, but NO enforcement of neighborhood speed limits by Golf car, automobile, or truck..........GO FIGURE ???????

I would like to know how you determined that 3 out of 10 carts are doing 30mph. I can honestly say in my daily driving through the villages for the last 5 years that I have never come across one cart that I estimate was doing 30 mph. Do you own a personal speed gun?

[gorillarick]

I've done some shopping and I was surprised to learn that an Club Car Onward 2p & 4p was less expensive then the Yamaha in the villages. It's American made in Ga and has lots of options. I would recommend checking it out. Has anyone else found that to be true?
Yamaha carts are manufactured in the US also.