How long do you keep your golf car before trading?

[RL Lemke]

I’m ordering my golf car today and getting an extended warranty. I’m thinking about 4 years, anticipating a desire to trade then.

[fdpaq0580]

I got a "refurbished " one when we got here in 2013. It's a golf cart. As long as it runs and looks OK and nothing is broken or torn, I'll keep it.

[CarlR33]

Assuming a gas golf cart? Lithium carts have a 15 year battery warrenty? Either way, no

[Sparty6971]

I’m ordering my golf car today and getting an extended warranty. I’m thinking about 4 years, anticipating a desire to trade then.

Just like my cars, I won't even think of trading my current cart until it can no longer be kept in service without high repair bills - like having to replace the engine/gear box kind of repairs. No need to trade for a newer cart just because it might gain some gray showing in the chin whiskers. Routine maintenance checks are pretty cheap payment plans.

[RL Lemke]

Lithium cart. From the responses, people do keep theirs for longer than I expected. Maybe I should plan on the same.

[Road-Runner]

We have both a lithium electric and gas golf carts and plan (hope?) that we'll never buy another. Replacing either the battery or the engine/trans would cost a fraction of a new one. Ours are 2-3 years old and still look new.

[mtdjed]

We bought a Gas powered Yesterday Kart in 2007. Cart was made with a refurbished 2004 Club Car chassis and engine. Style is like a 1930's Ford Pickup. Kart runs as good as new. We have it serviced once per year. On our 4th set of tires, just put in a new battery (3rd one). Top speed adjusted once from 18 MPH to 20 MPH. Misc. parts like bushings, light bulbs, floor mat. One time replacement of seat covers and Sunbrella top. Still gets thumbs up.

[tophcfa]

We have two gas Yamahas (2014 and 2022) and a 2015 gas club car. All run just as good as the day we bought them (actually they run better after some modifications) and the plan is to keep them until we’re gone and our daughter has to deal with our estate. With proper maintenance, they should easily last our lifetimes. The 2014 Yamaha EFI is my favorite, I just wish it had the independent rear suspension that the newer Quiet techs have.

[Papa_lecki]

If you’re getting a Yamaha - dont get the extended warranty. I’ve had both mine for 4 years and had one snap need to be replaced. No other problems.
I would guess I’ll get 10 years out of it with minimal problems.

[dewilson58]

Well maintained...................20 years.

:024:

[shut the front door]

Lithium cart. From the responses, people do keep theirs for longer than I expected. Maybe I should plan on the same.

Or you could wait until you actually move in here. I know you're excited about your move, but I promise you won't be required to have a golf cart the minute you open your front door.

[tophcfa]

Or you could wait until you actually move in here. I know you're excited about your move, but I promise you won't be required to have a golf cart the minute you open your front door.

Maybe not required, but nice. We bought our first cart while we were renting, right after we satisfied the contingencies on the purchase and sale contract for our future Villages home. We had to store it in our snowflake friend’s garage for a few weeks between when our rental expired and when we flew back down to close on the home. It was really nice to drive our golf cart to the final walkthrough of our home and then to the closing.

[RL Lemke]

Or you could wait until you actually move in here. I know you're excited about your move, but I promise you won't be required to have a golf cart the minute you open your front door.

Indeed we are excited, and still confident that we will utilize at least one cart for the lifestyle. Ordered a 205 ah (10 kWh) lithium 4 forward cart. This facilitates adding a convenient removable cargo container in front of the back seat. Looking forward to adding farkles. 4 year extended warranty, which includes pick up & delivery, or in garage service. 36 month, 0% interest, allows keeping my cash earning. I tend to keep vehicles until the upkeep exceeds tolerance. 1,000,000 miles on one past auto.

Bottom line is spending to get everything just right for our TV purchase. Even met with a decorator, for the first time ever.

[rjm1cc]

As long as I can. Just do annual Maintenace.

[Pairadocs]

I got a "refurbished " one when we got here in 2013. It's a golf cart. As long as it runs and looks OK and nothing is broken or torn, I'll keep it.

Same philosophy here, we've always had gas carts, even before retirement, so no experience with electric, but we've never traded before 12 years (got a lot of hard use when the boys were all growing up and playing nearly daily), but we JUST traded 2 mos. ago for a new gas Club car and the one we traded was 15 and still running very well, all upholstering in perfect condition, but the enclosure and zippers were not worth the repair cost, so just traded in.

[RL Lemke]

Thank-you all. My purchase is now complete, with delivery when we close on our home purchase.

[kincaiddb@embarqmail.com]

I’m ordering my golf car today and getting an extended warranty. I’m thinking about 4 years, anticipating a desire to trade then.

My wife's cart I bought new in 2009 I had my first cart for 9 years and the one I have now 8 years. All bought new. Wife cart is used 6 days a week just to rec centers and I golf.

[FloridaGuy66]

I have a 2014 Yamaha gas, bought it 4 years ago used. Previous owners bought it from Carts and Clubs refurbished 2 years prior. It currently has over 7000 miles on it and runs perfectly. I'll maybe upgrade to a 2021 model if I find a good deal this summer (under $7000 for fully loaded).

[MikeVillages]

I’m ordering my golf car today and getting an extended warranty. I’m thinking about 4 years, anticipating a desire to trade then.
In my opinion, all extended warranty are a waste of money. Be self insured and overtime you will be ahead.

[thevillagernie]

I’m ordering my golf car today and getting an extended warranty. I’m thinking about 4 years, anticipating a desire to trade then.

bought a ezo go in 07 ,7200.00....sold it in 2018 for 2 thousand.a few batteries and 1set of tires.later.not bad had many miles ...and the guy who bought it re-furbished it.

[KennyP]

A name brand golf car will last forever with the right eyes looking at it. Properly maintained and like many have said 10 to 20 years no problem.

[Federspiel]

I would not get an extended warranty. I have a gas Yamaha going on 20+ years. I have it serviced annually for $100. My repair costs have been for tires, battery, and I had seat belts installed (a must have).

[cwmmfink]

I thought when I came here 10 years ago I would buy a new cart every 5 years. My original Yamaha is still going strong and have no plans to replace.

[Mrfriendly]

I’m ordering my golf car today and getting an extended warranty. I’m thinking about 4 years, anticipating a desire to trade then.

We bought our home 4yrs ago and included was a 2010 Yamaha Gas cart. Still runs great. Change oil each yr and just put in new battery.

[Bay Kid]

We have two gas Yamahas (2014 and 2022) and a 2015 gas club car. All run just as good as the day we bought them (actually they run better after some modifications) and the plan is to keep them until we’re gone and our daughter has to deal with our estate. With proper maintenance, they should easily last our lifetimes. The 2014 Yamaha EFI is my favorite, I just wish it had the independent rear suspension that the newer Quiet techs have.

My 2013 4 seater, with cooler under the rear seat, Yamaha has been my workhorse. +17k miles and runs like a clock.
My Sunday Yamaha gas cart I trade about every 4 years because I enjoy new. At my age I can't take it with me.

[Shelbyh]

I’m ordering my golf car today and getting an extended warranty. I’m thinking about 4 years, anticipating a desire to trade then.

We moved here last year and purchased a used 2020 gas cart.
My relative moved here in 2006 and is still driving her 2006 gas cart.

[Professor]

I’m ordering my golf car today and getting an extended warranty. I’m thinking about 4 years, anticipating a desire to trade then.

I wouldn't bother with the extended warranty. I bought a new gas Yamaha in 2011 and it still looks and runs like new. Annual maintenance is a good idea to keep it that way.

[DaveNKath]

I got a "refurbished " one when we got here in 2013. It's a golf cart. As long as it runs and looks OK and nothing is broken or torn, I'll keep it.

Amen!

[Janie123]

I’m ordering my golf car today and getting an extended warranty. I’m thinking about 4 years, anticipating a desire to trade then.
I have a 2 Yamaha’s, 2016 and 2017, both run great. Hope your extended warranty is $50 or it’s not worth it. I can’t remember what the last non maintenance item was on either of them. They just don’t break. A new belt here, maybe something else minor there… and in the first 4 years I doubt nothing goes wrong.

[Janie123]

We have two gas Yamahas (2014 and 2022) and a 2015 gas club car. All run just as good as the day we bought them (actually they run better after some modifications) and the plan is to keep them until we’re gone and our daughter has to deal with our estate. With proper maintenance, they should easily last our lifetimes. The 2014 Yamaha EFI is my favorite, I just wish it had the independent rear suspension that the newer Quiet techs have.
I agree with the independent suspension, my 2016 does not, the 2017 QT2 does… much easier on the back going over speed bumps and the curbs at all the security gates with the 2017. My 2016 we joke it’s the off road cart and it has a Curtis cab. The 2017 is 4 passenger. I am having heavy duty shock put on it… 4 adults, the body rubs. Kids in the back no problem.

[chgriebel]

Does the Yamaha make two different versions of a quiet tech?

[chgriebel]

[QUOTE=chgriebel;2403548]Does the Yamaha make two different versions of a quiet tech?[

[Villagesgal]

Still using my original purchase 2002 Yamaha gas cart, 3 sets of tires, annual maintenance, new battery as needed, that's it. Still runs like a charm and looks new, used daily. I'll keep it till either I or it die. Get exactly what you want, how you want it and you'll still love it 20+ years later.

[DAVES]

I’m ordering my golf car today and getting an extended warranty. I’m thinking about 4 years, anticipating a desire to trade then.

Like most things best to find your own answers. Ours is now 12 years old we use it year round most every day. Extended warranty? Yamaha comes with a five year factory warranty.

I have wondered who has the oldest golf cart that they still use? At 12 years we are not even in the running for the oldest. At one time they were two cycle engines-where you mix gas and oil

[DAVES]

My wife's cart I bought new in 2009 I had my first cart for 9 years and the one I have now 8 years. All bought new. Wife cart is used 6 days a week just to rec centers and I golf.

Only in the Villages. OP bought a golf cart before closing on a house and a two golf cart family.

[MrFlorida]

Not until it won't run anymore.

[DAVES]

Still using my original purchase 2002 Yamaha gas cart, 3 sets of tires, annual maintenance, new battery as needed, that's it. Still runs like a charm and looks new, used daily. I'll keep it till either I or it die. Get exactly what you want, how you want it and you'll still love it 20+ years later.

I did a lot of reading before buying. No shortage of OPINIONS. A guess, opinion, the engine is good for like 20 years. It can be rebuilt.

[DAVES]

I agree with the independent suspension, my 2016 does not, the 2017 QT2 does… much easier on the back going over speed bumps and the curbs at all the security gates with the 2017. My 2016 we joke it’s the off road cart and it has a Curtis cab. The 2017 is 4 passenger. I am having heavy duty shock put on it… 4 adults, the body rubs. Kids in the back no problem.

I'm not an engineer. OPINION. The independent rear means shock on the left does not transfer as much to the right side as a solid axial does.Same is true for a bump on the right transferring to the left. Better handling and less likely to roll over. Heavy duty shocks likely adds booster springs that will make the ride rougher.
All is compromise. Perhaps the dealer has one you can try and compare to what you now have.

[nn0wheremann]

I’m ordering my golf car today and getting an extended warranty. I’m thinking about 4 years, anticipating a desire to trade then.
Forever. 2009 Yamaha, good as new.

[pgettinger01]

The Yamaha Golf Cart engines have not changed a lot in 10+ years. They last forever if taken care of. I have a 2012 and a 2014 and they run great.

[jedalton]

I have a 2013, still going strong

[kcrazorbackfan]

I’m ordering my golf car today and getting an extended warranty. I’m thinking about 4 years, anticipating a desire to trade then.

Mine is a ‘19 Yamaha w/ 22k miles on it and still running like new but, there’s always a but, we sold the wife’s cart and will be getting a ‘25 at Carts and Clubs so she can get the hi-back adjustable bucket seats.

[biker1]

The engine is actually warrantied for 5000 hours if you follow their maintenance schedule and use Yamalube. I'm sure there is some small print in the warranty but the obviously they think the engine will last a long time. My 2014 has 2100 hours and the MPG and top speed have not changed and it doesn't consume any noticeable amount of oil.

I did a lot of reading before buying. No shortage of OPINIONS. A guess, opinion, the engine is good for like 20 years. It can be rebuilt.

[tophcfa]

The engine is actually warrantied for 5000 hours if you follow their maintenance schedule and use Yamalube. I'm sure there is some small print in the warranty but the obviously they think the engine will last a long time. My 2014 has 2100 hours and the MPG and top speed have not changed and it doesn't consume any noticeable amount of oil.

Yamaha gas carts are so well known to be proven and reliable machines it amazes me how many people insist on rolling the dice on unproven junk from China. Oh well, to each his or her own. Time will tell how that works out?

[MorTech]

When features, technology, comfort and styling compel me...Otherwise, eh.

[Mazjaz]

I have a 2021 Yamaha Quietech. We average 4,000 miles on it a year and it runs like new. I have asked different golf mechanic techs about the expected lifetime mileage or hours of my golf cart. They all said Yamaha carts will most likely outlast me and have had golf carts come in for maintenance with over 8,000 hours on them.

[PoolBrews]

Assuming a gas golf cart? Lithium carts have a 15 year battery warrenty? Either way, no

There are no manufacturers that offer a 15 year warranty on their battery. Yes, the battery should last that long, but the warranties are in the 5-8 year range.

[RL Lemke]

There are no manufacturers that offer a 15 year warranty on their battery. Yes, the battery should last that long, but the warranties are in the 5-8 year range.

Battery tech is changing quickly. As such, I expect to replace the battery when the 8 year warranty expires.

[kkingston57]

As long as I can. Just do annual Maintenace.

Annual maintenance is an oil change on mine. Have a 2020 and runs like brand new and still has original battery. Did change a belt 2 years ago, but probably not needed(mechainic talked me into it)

[chuckpedrey]

My wife will not part with her 1984 Royal Ride Club Car. Replaced the motor and charger a couple of years ago and other than batteries every 3ish years that has been the extent of any major expense.

[Bill14564]

Annual maintenance is an oil change on mine. Have a 2020 and runs like brand new and still has original battery. Did change a belt 2 years ago, but probably not needed(mechainic talked me into it)

You might want to consider a shot of grease in each of the clutches.

The battery in my 2019 needed to be replaced last year. Five years seems to be an average, YMMV.

[mpcolonel]

I’m ordering my golf car today and getting an extended warranty. I’m thinking about 4 years, anticipating a desire to trade then.
If it ain’t broke don’t f with it

[MrChip72]

I think one thing maybe the OP doesn't understand is that many people have several customizations added to their golf carts over a span of time where it's not like something that is easily replaced with a trade-in for a new one. I have a few add-ons on my cart that are not available on a new one so I would have to buy them all over again and have them installed.

I certainly wouldn't want to be reinstalling all that stuff every few years when my cart works just fine anyways.

[kkingston57]

Does the Yamaha make two different versions of a quiet tech?

Only different versions that I know of are two or 4 seats

[BrianL99]

Does the Yamaha make two different versions of a quiet tech?

Only different versions that I know of are two or 4 seats

Do you mean like the one they sell in The Villages for $21,000 vs the one they sell outside The Villages, that looks exactly the same, but sells for $5000 less?

2 Different models.

1 has a sticker that says "Village Golf Carts", the other does not.

[laryb]

We bought a refurbished 2007 Yamaha in 2011 for around $8000, and it still runs great. I have it serviced every spring, and use non-ethanol gas. Been through a few sets of tires, belts, plugs, rebuilt carb, etc, and the occasional battery. I've also added custom seats (replaced the original custom seats, and added a rear seat), LED's, splash fenders, and self cancelling turn signals.It has 50,000 miles on it. Have no plans to get rid of it

[RL Lemke]

I think one thing maybe the OP doesn't understand is that many people have several customizations added to their golf carts over a span of time where it's not like something that is easily replaced with a trade-in for a new one.
I certainly wouldn't want to be reinstalling all that stuff every few years when my cart works just fine anyways.

Just like my many past motorcycles, I will be farkling my cart. Looking forward to making it an extension of my personality.

[Nlgflygirl]

We have a 1996 gas Club Car. It still runs great (a little slower than some of the new ones, lol)
We won’t get rid of it until it’s too costly to repair.

[yankygrl]

I’m ordering my golf car today and getting an extended warranty. I’m thinking about 4 years, anticipating a desire to trade then.
I have a 2015 Yamaha golf cart serviced annually. Runs great. New battery and tires is the only thing since purchased.