[stephen.q.pankow]

Is this an acceptable golf cart? If not, why not, and are there modifications that would make it acceptable? It looks similar to a traditional golf cart, only much more rugged and versatile. Plus, at $8k it's about half the cost of a new Yamaha. Even if I had to swap out the wheels and tires and install a speed governator it would still be a bargain. Also, especially with its camo paint, it would be easy to spot among the crowd of more traditional golf carts that fill the parking lots.

[dewilson58]

Top Speed???

[dewilson58]

“Golf Cart means a motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour.” Fla. Stat. § 320.01(22).

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

That isn't a golf cart at all, acceptable, accessible, or otherwise. It's a UTV designed for off-road low-weight hauling. It comes with a winch. You wouldn't be able to drive it on a golf cart path or multi-modal path, and as far as I can tell you wouldn't be able to drive it on any major state road (such as 441, 466, etc) either.

[stephen.q.pankow]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

“Golf Cart means a motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour.” Fla. Stat. § 320.01(22).

Well, dang! I figured that there was a reason why people keep paying twice as much for something not quite as good. I suspect the golf cart manufacturers spent a good amount of money lobbying for this wording.

Thanks for tracking down the statute. Now I know.

[tophcfa]

That is not a golf cart, it is a 4X4 UTV designed for off-road all terrain use. The engine is about a full 1/3 more powerful than a Yamaha Quiet Tech and that thing will probably do 50 MPH. Those tires would rip up a golf course.

[Decadeofdave]

You could buy that for 8K and convert it to a golf cart for 9K !

[DeanFL]

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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.

[Bill14564]

It looks like this memo, from the districtgov.org MMP information page, might have some useful information.

If there are additional CDD regulations can someone provide a link?

[npwalters]

The base price for a Yamaha Drive 2 PTV - when bought outside TV - is about $6,500. My 2019 model was $6,350. The add ons or buying in TV drive the price up quick.

[John_W]

When looking for a bargain on golf carts, don't just shop in TV. Go 20 miles south to Webster Florida and get a new Yamaha gas cart for about $7,500, a place called I-4 Power.

Golf Carts - I4 POWER EQUIPMENT

[Skunky1]

Where is that car made?

[banjobob]

Too ugly for me lol camo on a golf course ?

[Dav802]

And where does one get a 2019 Yamaha for that price?

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

That is not a golf cart, it is a 4X4 UTV designed for off-road all terrain use. The engine is about a full 1/3 more powerful than a Yamaha Quiet Tech and that thing will probably do 50 MPH. Those tires would rip up a golf course.

I agree with what you said! Besides I think the picture is considered an ATV, & considered a golf cart I don’t think so. Even if it is an (All Terrain Vehical)