Originally Posted by ScottS (Post 1867449)

Why do some Villagers feel like they are so much better than others? The original poster merely asked a simple question. And then is lambasted by insults. Nice. A lot of villagers turn their carts up to go faster than 20 mph, are you going to bash them as well? A simple yes or no followed by a simple explanation would of and did suffice. But then to go on to insult him was just rude, but such is life here in the villages “America’s friendliest retirement community”.

Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 1867732)

I saw nothing that would fit this response.

Why do some villagers feel the need to accuse others of "bashing".

Originally Posted by Hiltongrizz11 (Post 1867628)

Lol it's a WHOLE lot more powerful than 1/3 of a golf cart. This thing would pull 4 of them through a mudhole and tear up the ground like a backhoe would

Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 1867821)

OK, let's put some facts to this thread so it is understood, this is something I know a lot about. Below are two pictures, the two ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles) in the first picture are mine. The picture was taken this afternoon at our home up north. The red Honda is a 2002 450CC Honda Foreman. It is old technology, reliable, but the rider takes a beating on rough terrain. The green Yamaha is a 2011 550CC Yamaha Grizzly with lots of upgrades from the Honda, including independent rear suspension (every bump does not go straight up the riders spinal cord), automatic constant variable transmission, and power steering. Both are great rides and lots of fun. The second picture is our friends Polaris UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle). The Polaris has all the high tech features and is similar, but very upgraded, to the picture the OP posted to start this thread. Both types of vehicles are substantially the same, the big difference is that the ATV only accommodates one rider and uses handlebars to steer. The UTV is basically an ATV with a wider frame and seats for a driver and passenger and uses a steering wheel instead of handlebars. UTV's also have a rear dump cart for carrying cargo, versus a rear rack for an ATV. I often see UTV's used by workers along the MMP's because they can bring tools and materials and it is a working vehicle. Both ATV's and UTV's typically have both two and four wheel drive and have a high and low transmission setting. In four wheel low, they can plow deep snow, tow lots of weight, and drive through just about anything including deep mud holes and very rocky terrain. I love to rock crawl trails through the woods in my Yamaha ATV. In two wheel high, these machines will do 60 MPH, but I would not advise it. The tires in these vehicles are very aggressive and will rip up sod easily. The recommended PSI of air in the tires is 3.5 PSI. These tires are part of the vehicles suspension system that allows them to grip loose train and go through mud with ease and it softens the ride.

Now let's talk golf carts. I own two gas golf carts in the Villages. A Yamaha and a Club Car, both EFI's. These vehicles have the equivalent of about 350 CC's of power and their drive train has one speed and are two wheel drive. The carts maximum speed is 20MPH and I keep the tires between 28 - 32 PSI. The tires are designed to inflict minimum damage on turf and these carts are made to be driven on very smooth surfaces.

All of the referenced vehicles in this post are excellent, but very different. I love my ATV's and our friends UTV, but neither of them have any place in the villages (unless you are a maintenance worker using a UTV).

Hope this clarifies things for those not familiar with ATV and UTV's.

Have a great day.

Originally Posted by DeanFL (Post 1867251)

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I saw this same vehicle - at Lowes right? Noticed the price - yikes - had the same fleeting thought then....nah. Always knew that golf cart mfrs and retailers made crazy LOADS of profit on carts, esp in TV. Let's face it - you can get a new CAR for a few thousand $$$ more than a loaded new golf cart.

Case in point - just googled. A REAL new car, with all the safety stuff:

2020 Toyota Yaris LE Hatchback MSRP $17,750

The 2020 Toyota Yaris hatchback is a four-door subcompact sold in two trims. The LE is fairly lightly equipped but packs a few desirable features, among them Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Under the hood of every Yaris is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (106 horsepower, 103 lb-ft of torque) that drives the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission.
Standard Yaris LE features include 16-inch alloy wheels, heated mirrors, foglights, keyless entry and ignition, a 60/40-split rear seat, a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and a six-speaker audio system. You also get forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking at low speeds.