New Golf Cart Purchase Inquiry / Suggestions
 

Greetings-

I am in the process of purchasing a new Yamaha Gas powered Golf Cart and would appreciate some assistance. Since there appears to be a wide variety and a vast difference in cost, I am seeking advice on which "basic" model to purchase, location to purchase and what is a fair amount to spend.

I’m willing to purchase outside The Villages if I can save a few bucks. A specific model number and any suggestion's of “must-add” items would also be helpful. Any suggestions are sincerely appreciated.

I thank you in advance for your assistance….

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Buying New? Carts and Clubs in Ocala...go to their showroom and let them show you how they are made and what the basic and extras are. We bought new last November from them so the quiet EFI and deluxe high back seats with padded armrests were high on our list for sound and comfort. That was after 8 yrs of driving a 2010 rebuilt. Depends on how much you think you will be driving it too! Good Luck!
We love ours!!!

Just ordered a new cart from Carts and Clubs on Tuesday; bought it from Peggy.

I bought my Drive2 PTV in Gadsden AL and saved about $2,000 compared to TV and Ocala. Carts and Clubs are nice folks and seem honest but they still have a pretty hefty mark up. Buying in TV you will pay a very hefty mark up. Many folks choose to pay it for the convenience of preferred service.

BTW, I bought my El Tigre seats at Carts and Clubs for a reasonable price. Took me about 15 minutes to install them- literally just 4 easily accessible bolts.

I bought a 2019 Yamaha in Alabama, had it shipped in. 6950 all in, by this I mean shipping, tax, everything. This was a very basic cart, no windshield, no extras. I added exactly what I wanted, some items came from local dealers, some on-line. Saved thousands.

I could get any color Yamaha sold, not just white. Other than the color selection there wasn't much to discuss with the dealership. There was nothing special about this dealership. I am posting the price so you can judge for yourself if local dealers are giving you a "great" price.

Edit to add: this was a new gas Yamaha, with the high speed gearing, just like any cart in TV.

I have been to that dealership, if you saw it in person you would not be impressed. Not that this matters. They clearly are not in the business of impressing retail customers.

Did you find a big difference in price from Carts and Clubs and The Villages?

Carts and Clubs is the best place to buy a new cart. Several extras that are worth the price. They are lower than The Villages, but you can also buy a cart cheaper and have it shipped here, then do the add on's yourself. However they do some very nice things to a cart. All wiring is upgraded to one size larger. This is very important if you ever add any extras like a fan or radio. All fuses are located right under driver seat in a single fuse block. If you have ever spent hours looking for fuse in all the other dealers cart you will understand the value this has. Extra insulation around the engine so it is even quieter than other quiet tech carts. All LED lighting and dome light. Extra snaps on the enclosure, extra entry space because of enclosure design, and better seals around the windows. Window split is lower for better visibility. Zipper on drivers side for gate card or button entry so you don't have to open the side up when it's cold or raining.

Many little things that add lots of value to a cart. And they have a couple service vans in the Villages every day and do the service in your driveway. If nothing else, go up and check them out and see for yourself.

How much did you save over buying the cart from the villages?

By changing the wiring on the golf cart does that void the electrical warranty??

a few dollars.


each place does things SLIGHTLY different, so a true apples-to-apples is not exact.


C&C does repairs and services in TV.

I don’t think you would go wrong w either The Villages or Carts & Clubs. Options, like a car, are many and are dependent on the buyers desires. You will be spending a lot of time in your golf cart so take that into consideration. I’m sure you can save a few dollars elsewhere but you could have done the same by purchasing a home outside of The Villages.

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Villages Discount Golf Car, they're on 466 about a 1/2 mile east on Morse in the tan shopping center next to Birdie Golf. My neighbor bought his last year from them and I ride in it all the time, no different than my Villages purchased Yamaha. I think he paid about $9,000 for a one year Yamaha gas cart fully loaded with upgraded seats. They come to your house for service just like Carts & Clubs. They usually have a quarter page ad in the paper, $8995 special.

http://www.villagediscountgolfcar.co...3_1200x775.jpg

Village Discount Golf Car

The OP mentioned "new". I was assuming (could be wrong), new.


Keep in mind, this place buys used carts (without knowing how the cart was used or maintained), throw some paint & seats on the old cart. I'm always worried about the mechanics of the cart, less about the shine.

I know he said new, but he also said he would like to save a few bucks, a new fully loaded cart with upgraded seats from The Villages costs $13,000 plus. While were at it, one year old carts with all the upgrades are available from Grandpa & Grandma Villages Buggies. I checked them out orginally and they get their carts from a course in Virginia when they are one year old, they replace their carts every year and this place buys the carts. He does a real good job, but I don't think he is as cheap as Villages Discount.

Grandpa & Grandma's Village Buggies LLC - Home

On the subject of new, Alabama has been mentioned before and the seller had a somewhat shabby appearance if you go there. This place in Alabama, Knight Rides, from the google maps images has a professional looking lot. It's in Opelika, Alabama, which is right next to Auburn, across the state line from Columbus, Georgia. They might be a little higher than the other Alabama seller, they advertise a 2018 Yamaha Drive 2 Quietech PTV EFI Gas Golf Car for $7495, this is the photo they show. Then your best option is to have it shipped to Villages Discount Golf Cars and they have a $2500 package which includes the curtain shades, mirrors, upgraded seats, etc. For about $10,000 you got a new Yamaha loaded.

http://www.knightrides.com/db/Carts/...6699062500.JPG

New Cart Sales | Knight Rides Yamaha Golf Cars and Carts

Knightrides no longer sells new. I bought a '16 from them in '17. It was New Old Stock (NOS). You probably heard about them when I posted about them two years ago. I tracked the owner down. He said it wasn't worth meeting the minimum order to buy new from Yamaha.

I came across their website a few years ago, actually I found a place in Kentucky first who had cheaper Yamahas and then I was looking for a place closer and found Knight Rides. They're advertising 2018's on their website with prices. Maybe he is buying from a third party, because I remember he was about a thousand dollars cheaper the first time I saw his website.

New Cart Sales | Knight Rides Yamaha Golf Cars and Carts

Not to cast doubt on that dealer
 

I used to sell photographic equipment. "Wasn't worth meeting the minimum order to buy new from Yamaha," could mean many things.
For example he may not have the credit to buy direct. Even if he does not buy direct from Yamaha, I would imagine he could work with a dealer who does. Since they do have serial numbers that could easily be traced to where it came from.

We do have a gas Yamaha that we bought new 2014. My opinion-the cost is simply outrageous. It is essentially a riding lawn mower. Annual service at The Villages Golf Cart-spark plug,
oil change (1 qt) and air filter is $100 there is no oil filter. Probably no need to change the air filter every year. Compare that cost to your car.

No need to change air filter and spark plug for years. I have over 13,000 miles on my spark plug and the air filter. The 1st year the dealer did their annual tune-up and I requested the "old" plug and filter. Still looked new. When I need these to be replaced again I will use the original parts saved.

I sincerely appreciate all the responses and information provided.

Can anyone provide an actual invoice of a newly purchased Yamaha Gas Cart?

I'm curious as to how much is added to the invoice for all those "must-have" add on items such as bucket seats and curtains.
Thanks again !

I choose not to provide an invoice but I will tell you that the price for my 2019 Drive2 PTV (base and picked up at the dealer) was $6,300. I did not buy in TV. You can do your own math from there.

OK-
You got my attention----
If you don't mid, where did you purchase ?
Thanks

i just bought a really nice one owner used one. things that are perferred to include, seat belts - a MUST,
fuel injection-a WANT but not mandatory, runs and starts better, better fuel economy. fuel injection started around 2013-14
sunbrella or other side curtains that drop down, in a big rain you will need that
side mirrors
gas driven of course, not battery driven
locking glove box is nice, to secure garage door remote and other personal stuff
possibly auxillary light bar, mounted either on the roof or front bumper, if your area is dark and you will be out after sunset.
A folding rear seat is a nice feature if you expect a lot of company to visit.
side cooler