golf cart prices in the villages

[sinkboat]

does anyone else realize that the dealers in the villages are pricing there golfcarts 20-30% higher than the rest of the world?

[bamafan]

I do :agree: I looked at their cars back in July, did some pricing and found the exact same car for 1,000. less. When I tried to negotiate with them they were, to say the least very arrogant. Not only is the price of the car more, but they have 3 package upgrades filled with stuff you either do not need or have already paid for with the base car. Such as a sweater basket. It comes with the car, but they include it in package 1. Try to pick and choose what you want on your car and oh my gosh, its the package deal or hit the road My only advice is to shop around. I figure I will save $1000 to 1500.

[nanci2539]

This is true. We have friends who moved ti Iowa and they just bought a golf cart. The sales guy told them in conversation that most of his business is with TV. And he added that they just bought a cart 20% lower than what he sells to TV. Ironically, the cart conpany is based in our area so we may just buy a cart before we head to TV.

If he's selling the carts to TV with a 20% markup, I wonder what TV us making for profit!

[darbyduff]

Oh boy... That is good to know. We thought that the Villages would have to be competitive with all the other golf cart sales places around or else they couldn't stay in business...WRONG!!!!!

Thanks for the mighty timely tip!!! :bigthumbsup:

[jjdees]

When I visited with them in LSL, the sales guy implied that the dealers outside TV were not trustworthy. I found that surprising. In my experience, the retailers who are customer oriented never bad mouth their competitors. I also thought the prices were too high.

[PJ]

I bought my golf cart at Golf Cart Connections which is just North of TV on 441. I was pleased with them, they were nice and low-pressure to deal with, and got a better price than in TV. They take trade-ins too. Mine is a re-conditioned, a couple years old, but looks absolutely brand-new. It's an electric Club Car, so it's smooth, quiet, and clean-smelling. They're across the hi-way from WalMart.

[darbyduff]

Hey P.J,

When we were down there (TV) this past week..., we heard that Golf Club Connections was really good. We ran into 2 people that were very very pleased with their purchase from them. That is the first place we're going to try. One of the people we talked to showed us the upholstery and said that they reconditioned their cars better than anyone he has seen. His cart sure looked wonderful!

[jjdees]

Anyone have any experience with the Columbia Par Car? I understand that it was originally made by Harley Davidson and the golf cart company later was spun off from the HD company.

[golfnut]

Good friends of ours have a Par Car and they love it. I see plenty of them in TV. If I get another cart it will be on the top of my list.

[bamafan]

Darby, go to www.golfcartconnection.com (http://www.golfcartconnection.com)you will get an idea of what they do to remanufacture their carts. They don't give prices, but Club Car is a top of the line car. PJ what was your experience with them type car year electric price we need facts

[chuckster]

Bama:

Bought a "rebuilt" electric club car from golf cart connection 3 1/2 years ago. Still running great with original batteries (keep them serviced myself with distilled water). Came with full 3 year warranty and in addition had them service cart every 6 months. Very responsive to requests and friendly to deal with.

[bamafan]

Thanks Chuckster, Do you find the electric is the way to go?

[PJ]

DD & Bama,
I got my golf cart from Golf Cart Connection about a year ago. It's a 2001, rebuilt, electric. Looks brand new. I'm looking for my paperwork, as I'm not sure how much it cost - sorry. Will let you know as soon as I find it.

[golfnut]

I found the link above to the Golf Cart Connection very interesting.

[chuckster]

Bama:

Like the electric because it is quieter, doesn't have that gas and exhaust smell, or jerky acceleration with occassional backfiring. The big disadvantage I have is gas carts have a much better range compared to mine. Not exactly sure but it's 300-400 miles/ tank compared to my 40 miles/full charge.

I live near the center of the villages so for now 40 miles is enough. Having said all that I might look for a second cart that will be gas in a year or so. The newer ones I'm told are quieter and smoother running.

Since all is available by cart we might become a 2 cart family. Rarely use our auto for local trips.

I toured Golf Cart Connections Mt. Dora facility before buying 3+ years ago. If you have the chance it is well worth the trip.

[jjdees]

Golfnut, I've been watching the classifieds and have yet to see a used one for sale. I plan to check them out along with Club Car.

[golfnut]

jj, did you check the items for sale on this forum, the last item listed at the bottom is a golf cart for sale.

[jjdees]

Golfnut, I was referring to a used Par Car. I've watched the ads in the Sun and haven't seen a used one up for sale yet.

[bamafan]

Chuckster, our home is in Duval as is Darbyduff. When at TV in July we rented a gas powered Yamaha. I too did not like the noise, however we drove the heck out of the cart. We went everywhere with out concern for amount of juice available. I really want to buy an electirc cart cause they are smootherto operate and quieter. My concern is how far can you go. The companies say anywhere from 40 to 80 miles. Have you encountered any problems with distance with your electric? Yes the new gas cars are nice. I drove a Yamaha Drive at Villages golf cars and it was so nice, but they want $1,000 + more for their car than I can buy one here in Alabama. They also package everything giving you things you do not need or have already paid for with the cart.

[golfnut]

Bama, I too drove the Yamaha Drive (gas right?) and liked it, but then I went to the EZ Go manufacturer store north of TV on 441 and drove their gas and I liked it better than the Yamaha, of course that's just my opinion.

[bamafan]

golfnut, Is the EZ Go store the factory store I heard of ? I will be sure to go by and test drive one of their cars. EZ go says they have the quietest gas powered cars on the market. Did it ride and drive as well as the Drive?

[golfnut]

Yes it's their factory store and as you drive north on 441 out of TV it's on the right side you can't miss it, it's pretty big. I thought it was quieter and smoother. EZ is 2 cylinder, Yamaha is a 1 cylinder.

[bamafan]

Thanks I will definitely try it :)

[golfnut]

EZ GO factory showroom is at 15797 Hwy 441, about 1/2 to 3/4 mile north of Hwy 42, 352-347-2213, it's worth the ride.

[Bubbalarry]

Yes it's their factory store and as you drive north on 441 out of TV it's on the right side you can't miss it, it's pretty big. I thought it was quieter and smoother. EZ is 2 cylinder, Yamaha is a 1 cylinder.


This EZ Go 2 cylinder does it have the extra gear and bigger wheels than the Yamaha at TV store?

The bigger wheels provide such a smoother ride and the extra gear allows speeds of 19.9 MPH.

[JohnN]

How much does a remanufactured golf cart at Golf Car Connections cost vs. a new cart?

[bamafan]

John I called Golf Cart connection yesterday. The salesman I talked to was very nice and helpful. He advised that their remanufactured carts are : 2002-2003 Club Car DS models and sell loaded ready for villages for 5K to mid 5K's plus tax. They have 3 year warranty if you have them do annual maintainence checks at around $50. They do have other specials from time to time.

[Barefoot]

Interesting posts on Village prices. Thanks. We will need a reconditioned golfcart asap when we arrive. Does Golf Cart Connections have them sitting ready on their lot or do you have to order one?

[JohnN]

hey bama, thanks for the info!!! much appreciated

[golfnut]

Barefoot, I'm pretty sure they carry some in stock, but it wouldn't hurt to gve them a call a couple weeks before you head down.

[The Great Fumar]

I RECENTLY READ THAT A ROOFTOP SOLAR PANEL IS AVAILABLE FOR CLUB CARS, THE PRICE IS 1500.00 AND GIVES YOU 1/3 MORE RANGE.......SOUNDS INTERESTING IF YOU PREFER ELECTRIC OVER GAS.. I HAVE TWO ELECTRIC CLUB CARS AND WAS GOING TO TRADE ONE IN ON GAS BECAUSE SOME OF THE GOLF COURSES ARE GETTING SO FAR AWAY...HOWEVER I MAY LOOK INTO THIS ..........

[PJ]

Barefoot,
Yes you can buy a reconditioned golf car right off the showroom floor. That's what I did at Golf Cart Connections, as I saw several I liked. At that time they had several available in the store. I'm no expert, but they actually look like new ones to me.

Fumar,
The rooftop solar panel interests me also. Please let us know if you get that, and if you like it etc.

[Barefoot]

We are now in TV, feverishly shopping for furniture and TVs and household goods, but most of all .. for a golf cart! I would SO welcome any advice. :dontknow:

Are there any dealers that sell all types of products, used? We have basically found only individual dealers that sell one brand, either remanufactured or new.

We know we want a four-seater electric, but each dealer we visit convinces us they have the best product, until we visit the next place. We started with Golf Cart Connection on 441 - very nice staff. They are currently saying they offer a $400 discount. The price is around $7000 including tax for a remanufactured 2003 Club Car
which looks brand new, with a 3 year bumper-to-bumper warranty.

We visited a Star dealer, I believe they run around $6500 new and say they have the fastest cart on the market. I found it offers a rough and uncomfortable ride.

At Discount Golf Cart they also remanufacture Club Cars but say they have a 10.1 HP motor as opposed to 5.5 HP at Golf Cart Connections. :dontknow: Discount offers a 5 year warranty on mechanical versus 3 year at GCC. Or so they say.

New 2008 Columbia Par Car seems to run around $8600; and according to other dealers Columbia is "new" in the business and doesn't have a track record.

We found all dealers knowledgeable and polite (with the exception of The Villages Golf Cart shop with a salesman that didn't want to answer our questions).

We are totally confused as to what to buy. I'm sure we could save money by buying used through the Daily Sun, but something under warranty seems so much more dependable! Mr. Wallethead will be flying back to Toronto to be a firefighter, and Barefoot will be all alone in TV .. so something dependable is mandatory.

And then we see a Street Rod and happy passengers and are totally convinced we need a candy red cart that looks like a fire truck :2cool:

[coach]

barefoot.... I'll give you my advise but only if you tell everyone about the trip from Canada, how the dogs behaved on the ride and whether you are happy with your villa or not. Do you promise??

I would buy either a rebuilt EZ Go or a rebuilt Club Car. Golf Car Connection is my advise for the Club Car & Town & Country for EZ GO. Town & Country is in the La Grande Shopping Center adjacent to Spanish Springs.

Coach

[comurhamer]

Whatever you do, don't buy a STAR or from that dealer. He is obnoxious and the STAR is a piece of S___ :edit:

[bamafan]

Barefoot, yes villages golf cars is terrible. We just purchased from the EZGO factory showroom on 441. Ask for Dave. We were down to a 2003 Club Car at Golf Cart connection or the EZGO. The ezgo was new and was $1400 more, but it was new. The problem I had with Golf Cart Connection was that no matter how you sliced it you were buying a 2003 golf cart. It was like buying a used cart even though they had been completely redone. After you drive it off the showroom floor it is 4 years old again. The staff at Golf Cart Connection were very knowledgeable and helpful. We spent a couple of hours with them test driving and talking. It just boiled down to the best bang and value for the buck. EZGO also has a big sale on right now.

[Barefoot]

As always, thanks, thanks, thanks for the comments. ;D Sister915, I totally agree with your comments about the Star.

Coach, thanks for your comments. I did see a rebuilt Candy Apple Red Club cart with gold stripes and fell in love with the paint job. So I do realize my thinking is a little faulty; must be because I'm sleep deprived. I do promise to write about our "sight unseen" Villa, but I'll do that in another post, don't want to antagonize the Topic Cop.
:cop:

Handie, thanks for your PM, you are an absolute doll. :bigthumbsup: I will send you a PM tomorrow. You were SO right about the shopping, and total focus on getting furniture and stuff for the house. It is all consuming, and exhausting.

Bama, that is a good perspective about "remanufactured" carts .. it is true, a 2003 Club redone cart is still 4 years old. Hadn't looked at it that way. We visited EZGO this afternoon, over $7,000 for a new electric 4 seater, (around the same price as a remanufactured Club Car), but you're getting new! Good point.

Drove a California Roadster tonight, what an adorable cart. We're also looking at a couple of other private "for sales". We'll sleep on it and make a decision tomorrow.
Gotta bite the bullet and make a decision. ::)

[JohnN]

barefoot, so what did you buy?
I'll be in the same situation. I'm thinking either the remanufactured club car or EZGO, just planning to test drive both

[lindaz]

Hi everyone.

We went to the golf cart connection and bought a floor model. We added some mirrors and glove boxes and they delivered it an hour later. We charged it and were on the road in another couple of hours. We paid a full $3,000 less than the new club car quoted with the same accessories.

We are very happy with the cart and the service.

[saratogaman]

Bought a reconditioned Yamaha electric from The Villages store (LSL)...very pleased. Rode past one of those police roadside speed checkers and it registered 20mph.
Annual service from The Villages store is just $38 -- including pickup and return (on the same day). It's a safety check (lights, etc.), brake adjustment, tire pressure check, battery terminal cleaning & fluid/gravity check. Can't beat the price...and the service.
Neighbor bought a new gas Club Car for $1,500 more than I paid for my Yamaha and since it would top out at only 16.5 mph, he had to pay someone else another $400 to change the differential gearing. Savings off site? I dunno.
Never ran out of juice with the electric...just plug it in after EVERY use, even if it's just a short hop to the mailbox. To check the noise issue with gas cart, stand near a cart path and listen to the conversations of people passing by: you have to shout in a gas cart to talk with you passenger. You'll hear the gas carters talking but not the electrics.

[Barefoot]

After four days of non-stop golf cart shopping we finally bought. :bigthumbsup:
Boyohboy, I'm glad that decision is made!! We learned so much during our quest. (For instance, I was told that the reason a lot of people drive around with those coloured noodles on board is to stuff the space between the windshield and the dash because a lot of windshields don't come down to the dash and let in cold air in the winter season). Our primary consideration was reliability and ease of use as Mr. Wallethead (also known as "He Who Refuses to Retire") won't be around a lot of the time.

We were looking for 4 seater electric, and considered EZGO (new), California Roadster, Yamaha, Star, Columbia Par Car, and Remanufactured Club Carts (looked at Golf Cart Connection and Discount Golf Cart.)

We finally purchased a 2007 "gently used" Columbia Par Car with over two years of warranty remaining. We were told they have a 60 mile range when charged, compared to 40 miles with other companies. Probably not true, but who knows! I especially liked the ease of battery charging and topping up the water in the batteries; also the windshield comes right down to the dash board. It has some "goodies", a sweater shelf, very comfortable upgraded seats -- many carts we considered had uncomfortable vinyl seats. I know, I know, we should have bought for motor and tires, not sweater shelves!! But then we be newbies and have no idea what we're doing.

I'll be picking up the cart Wednesday at the other end of TV and driving it back home. Warn your loved ones to stay off the roads!! ;D

[villages07]

Congrats, Barefoot....that is one of the biggest and most important decisions you'll make when you arrive here. We all love our golf carts and I'm sure you will too. Folks back in Canada will not believe you're tooling around in a golf cart in the middle of February!!!

[Russ_Boston]

Barefoot - Report back on this thread in a couple of weeks to let us know how the range works out. It looks like the Par Car is the most 'car' like of the choices.

I noticed on their web site that the windshield goes all the way down but does it fold to allow the top to be down like most golf cars? I couldn't see that in the brochure.

Russ

[gingersmom]

We bought both of our carts in Houston before we moved here and then had them shipped. The hubby has the spiffy 2004 Club Car w/ all the bells and whistles and I have a 4-seater that was custom made for me. The back seat folds down and become a little flatbed, like a truck. We saved mucho dinero. Including the price of shipping we still saved about $4k.

[Bubbalarry]

Why not a Yamaha Drive 2007 or 08. I hear they are great golf carts both gas or electric.
That they are sealed units with steel vs. aluminum frames guaranteed not to rust or erode for 30+ years vs EZGO & Club Car which are much lighter and supposedly not as safe.

Difference is like a Chevy to a Lexus

[octcr]

I have to ask after reading...just how concerned do we need to be as far as safety? Do you need row bars...just kidding...I have never bought a golf cart in my life so I am paying attention to all I read...what would be the top 5 most important things a person should look for when purchasing a golf cart? Also...how cold does it get in January...would you recommend to have the cart so it can be enclosed and a heater...
Thanks again.

[The Great Fumar]

Another place to try is Chadmark Ind. in Brooksville.........They rebuild Club Cars...For Hundreds of Dollars less than the local dealers.....The down side is they are 60 miles away . Club Cars are the most popular here as they are the only cart that has an aluminum frame therefore no rust...
I have only driven electric .......don't know about gas.....
This company puts 5 hp hi-speed motors in thems so they will run a full 20 mph (mine does 24) and the ride is what Club Cars are famous for............

Fumar.

[SteveZ]

Now this is a "fun" topic!

Bought a cart at Golf Cart Connection (after much checking elsewhere). The only thing "used" on the thing is the frame, and if that's not bent the frame should last well into the third millenia.

Although I got one off the floor (fabulous paint job!) my "demands" put them to the test: 1) I needed delivery within three hours; and 2) the additional options also had to be installed before delivery. They did it!

I'm very pleased with the cart I got ('souped-up' electric), and that's the main thing - are you pleased with yours? That includes the service, and these folk have been good so far.

It's good there is that much competition around TV for the golf cart business, and some deals will be a little better than others. Having threads like this help us all avoid the rip-off folk.

[Barefoot]

Barefoot - Report back on this thread in a couple of weeks to let us know how the range works out. It looks like the Par Car is the most 'car' like of the choices. I noticed on their web site that the windshield goes all the way down but does it fold to allow the top to be down like most golf cars? I couldn't see that in the brochure. Russ


Russ: My windshield does fold down. I will let you know in a couple of weeks what I think of the range. It was so exciting to drive it home yesterday; I went through three tunnels and over a bridge. ;D ;D This time last week I'd never driven a golf cart.

Re insurance, I was surprised to be informed by my Florida Home Insurance Company that they couldn't insure me without a Florida driver's license (even tho it is not street ready). They said Allstate is the only company that will insure me. So today, I'm off to Allstate!

[golfnut]

barefoot, glad to hear you found a cart, our friends have one like yours and they are very happy with it. Too bad we didn't get to meet you while we were there (we just got back to Michigan today for the month of November) we swung by your place several times but no sign of life. We'll be back in December and maybe we can get together then when things have settled down. Ed

[jjdees]

Russ, Do your bug screens fit all the different carts?

[Barefoot]

barefoot, glad to hear you found a cart, our friends have one like yours and they are very happy with it. Too bad we didn't get to meet you while we were there (we just got back to Michigan today for the month of November) we swung by your place several times but no sign of life. We'll be back in December and maybe we can get together then when things have settled down. Ed


I'm glad to hear your friends like their Par Car! We are, of course, questioning whether we made the right move! Got insured with Allstate today, nice people.

Sorry we didn't get to meet you when you were here; I kept expecting a drop by!! I'm sure we were out shopping, we've been doing that 20 hours a day, arrrrrg. Look forward to meeting you in December.

Barefoot

[Hyacinth Bucket]

We will need a golf cart soon. When we were in TV it seemed like half the carts we saw were for two people and the other half for four people. Are there any advantages over one or the other?

If we get an electric golf cart will we have the same range with a four seater as a two seater?

I read that the suggestion is to stay away from a resale golf cart - how long does a golf cart last, f it is well maintained?

Hyacinth Bucket

[Lucko]

Living in Duval, I decided on a gas Yamaha 08 Drive. I bought it from TNT in Quincy, IL. and they delivered it to my driveway free and no sales tax. Base price was $4799.00 plus options at a discount. They deliver a load of carts to TV every couple of months. Local dealers must service all Yamaha carts by franchise agreement, but doesn't seem to be a problem. Beware of mileage claims, as use, area, weight, maintenance etc. all vary. New brand name batteries maintained on a weekly basis are worth the $400 plus every 3 to 6 years and Club Car followed by Yamaha would be my choice for an electric cart. Yamaha gas seems to be the leader by far and Club Car comes in second. Most other brands have both very loyal followers and a mix of complaints. Older gas engines, when in need of a tune up, cause complaints about occassional odor, but they don't need a daily charge session. Electric are quieter, but have some milage range and speed issues. To play golf and hop up to the square, either will work. If you use it a lot and tour The Villages, gas is my recommendation. Shop local and internet and compare. (I researched for 8 months and saved over $1800.00)

[F16 1UB]

Why not a Yamaha Drive 2007 or 08. I hear they are great golf carts both gas or electric.
That they are sealed units with steel vs. aluminum frames guaranteed not to rust or erode for 30+ years vs EZGO & Club Car which are much lighter and supposedly not as safe.

Difference is like a Chevy to a Lexus





I'll take a Z06 Chevy anyday over a Lexus. ;D

[punkpup]

When we were in TV last March our host loaned us a Yamaha gas powered Golf Cart. We had a ton of fun tooling around in it and never once during the week worried about fuel as she had tanked up before our arrival. I never thought much about the ride, it was a Golf Cart lol, but I was really bothered by the noise and exhaust fumes! Many of the folks with whom we socialized adamantly defended gas vs electric but it was clear their perspective was based on range and horror stories about being stranded. The weather during the day was fabulous but the evenings were cold so we had to "drop the flaps", what a pain! I'm just glad it never rained! Will be sure to get a heater for winter and a fan for summer.

On a lark dropped in to TV Golf Cart store for price quotes but since we've never bought a Golf Cart didn't really have a point of reference. Because we won't be moving to TV for a year or so I started doing some research. Here are some web sites I found.

http://www.parcar.com/news/after_spirit_of_phoenix.html
http://www.buyerzone.com/industrial/golf_carts/buyers_guide4.html
http://suncatchergolf.com/index.html
http://www.cruisecarinc.com
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-7342-1.html
http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/10631-USBGA-and-Cruise-Car-form-partnership-for-Solar-Golf-Car-Kits

And lastly because I got so annoyed with all those doggone flaps:
http://www.curtiscabs.com/CabsAndAccessories/default.aspx?ID=7&name=div1

For fun:
http://www.buggiesunlimited.com

[Bubbalarry]

When we were in TV last March our host loaned us a Yamaha gas powered Golf Cart. We had a ton of fun tooling around in it and never once during the week worried about fuel as she had tanked up before our arrival. I never thought much about the ride, it was a Golf Cart lol, but I was really bothered by the noise and exhaust fumes! Many of the folks with whom we socialized adamantly defended gas vs electric but it was clear their perspective was based on range and horror stories about being stranded. The weather during the day was fabulous but the evenings were cold so we had to "drop the flaps", what a pain! I'm just glad it never rained! Will be sure to get a heater for winter and a fan for summer.

On a lark dropped in to TV Golf Cart store for price quotes but since we've never bought a Golf Cart didn't really have a point of reference. Because we won't be moving to TV for a year or so I started doing some research. Here are some web sites I found.

http://www.parcar.com/news/after_spirit_of_phoenix.html
http://www.buyerzone.com/industrial/golf_carts/buyers_guide4.html
http://suncatchergolf.com/index.html
http://www.cruisecarinc.com
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-7342-1.html
http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/10631-USBGA-and-Cruise-Car-form-partnership-for-Solar-Golf-Car-Kits

And lastly because I got so annoyed with all those doggone flaps:
http://www.curtiscabs.com/CabsAndAccessories/default.aspx?ID=7&name=div1

For fun:
http://www.buggiesunlimited.com





Ya gotta love that Club Car enclosure by curtiscabs. Got to find out the cost of it. Perfect for use during the winter months.

[Bubbalarry]

Now this is a "fun" topic!

Bought a cart at Golf Cart Connection (after much checking elsewhere). The only thing "used" on the thing is the frame, and if that's not bent the frame should last well into the third millenia.

Although I got one off the floor (fabulous paint job!) my "demands" put them to the test: 1) I needed delivery within three hours; and 2) the additional options also had to be installed before delivery. They did it!

I'm very pleased with the cart I got ('souped-up' electric), and that's the main thing - are you pleased with yours? That includes the service, and these folk have been good so far.

It's good there is that much competition around TV for the golf cart business, and some deals will be a little better than others. Having threads like this help us all avoid the rip-off folk.


You mentioned souped up electric, can you explain in more detail and the overall performance and costs? What size tires have you got on the cart, etc. I am considering golf cart Connecions as well when I get down to TV. Thanks

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Steve what were the additional options that you wanted.

Thanks.

HB

[golfnut]

Bubba, I agree the curtis enclosure is great, as I recall (but don't quote me) it runs around $1,600. As you can see from my avatar I have an enclosure (it's all vinyl) with doors that you can get from buggiesunlimited.com and I'm very happy with it.

[Bubbalarry]

Bubba, I agree the curtis enclosure is great, as I recall (but don't quote me) it runs around $1,600. As you can see from my avatar I have an enclosure (it's all vinyl) with doors that you can get from buggiesunlimited.com and I'm very happy with it.


How good are the doors to get in and out? I am a big guy so thats why I looked at the Curtis. However seeing your enclosure changes my mind. Less than $ 500 vs. close to $2000.

Friend of mine is going to AAA Discount golf cart for his re-manufactured. He has lived in TV for 6 years. We are coming down Thursday AM and I hear good things about Golf Connections here, except they don't install or have access to the solar panels. So I can take the cart when finished from Golf Connections to AAA and they will install the panels, but why shouldn't I just go to them at AAA for everything?

I haven't read much here about them. They reason I am looking for a re-manufactured is because of a higher speed motor that will allow me to get 20MPH. I was set to buy a Yamaha gas because of the 2008 drive and the speed of at least 19.9 MPH. Now after reading here all the posts have changed my mind from gas to electric and in a couple years were going to see Hybrid golf carts.

Anyway to get speeds like that with electric you have to get more HP with a higher RPM Motor and your not going to get that with the new carts. If you change out to higher speed motor you will void the warranty.

[cheech07]

We also went crazy with deciding on a golf cart.....used, new, gas, electric, Par Car, EZ-Go. Anyway, wound up buying a new Par Car. Loaded up, bigger wheels and all, $7600 total. I like the on board charger. :)

Frank

[golfnut]

Bubba, doors are pretty easy to get in and out but for a big guy, I'm not sure how big is big. If you wanted to get one of these you should try it out first. I'd swing by your plave and help out but I won't be back til December 1.

[chuckinca]

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