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Penglobal 08-02-2021 05:24 PM

The prices of Golf Carts are C R A Z Y !
 
Now that I have moved into The Villages, I have decided on buying a new / used golf cart and the current prices on golf carts are just crazy. The new carts at The Villages Golf Shops are about 15% more than last year, they are offering no incentives and there is no availability. Some new cart's are taking over two months for delivery. When the snow birds come down in a few months with all their money, I get this feeling the prices are just going to increase even more.
Also the asking prices on the used golf cart's sold by individuals are close to full retail. I just can't believe what's going on with inflation. Any suggestions? Thanks

raynan 08-02-2021 07:15 PM

Pick out what you want on a Yamaha and have then give you a price at Villages Golf Carts and then go down to Webster FL near Bushnell to Country Village Power Equipment and you get a much better price and nice people to deal with. There will probably be a wait because everyplace is having trouble getting supplies. If you want used, keep checking this site and the NextDoor site for used.

Laker14 08-02-2021 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Penglobal (Post 1982522)
Now that I have moved into The Villages, I have decided on buying a new / used golf cart and the current prices on golf carts are just crazy. The new carts at The Villages Golf Shops are about 15% more than last year, they are offering no incentives and there is no availability. Some new cart's are taking over two months for delivery. When the snow birds come down in a few months with all their money, I get this feeling the prices are just going to increase even more.
Also the asking prices on the used golf cart's sold by individuals are close to full retail. I just can't believe what's going on with inflation. Any suggestions? Thanks

why would they give incentives if they have no availability?

Fredman 08-02-2021 07:41 PM

Snow birds are not going to increase prices. Supply and demand will

JoMar 08-02-2021 07:49 PM

Between your post on Houses and now golf carts.....are you sure you want to move here?

Fast Freddy 08-03-2021 12:17 AM

Second for Country Village Power Equipment.

Down Sized 08-03-2021 04:47 AM

Who’s going to work on these golf carts? Not local.

sdeikenberry 08-03-2021 04:54 AM

Welcome to The Villages. You'll most likely find everything from food to services to goods are more expensive in Florida than they are where you're coming from. There's some balance/trade-off since we pay no state taxes. As for golf carts, there's some service advantage to buying from The Villages cart stores, but a lot of people buy elsewhere...it's about what perks and convenience you want in your retirement life.

noslices1 08-03-2021 05:14 AM

Villages Discount Golf Carts on 466, East of Morse Blvd.

Robnlaura 08-03-2021 05:15 AM

Not sure what prices are but locally plenty of stock of those carts in Melbourne 2021 Advanced EV 2+2 Non Lifted
$8,995.00 not sure if that’s a good price but seek and ye shall find

jedalton 08-03-2021 05:43 AM

Willie the golf cart guy

bowlingal 08-03-2021 05:54 AM

I second the Villages Discount Golf Carts on 466....right next to Birdies golf. Got my cart there ( 2020) . It is actually a golf cart used in tournaments ( like a demo). Much cheaper than The Villages Golf carts, will service at your house too!

ureout 08-03-2021 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by raynan (Post 1982560)
Pick out what you want on a Yamaha and have then give you a price at Villages Golf Carts and then go down to Webster FL near Bushnell to Country Village Power Equipment and you get a much better price and nice people to deal with. There will probably be a wait because everyplace is having trouble getting supplies. If you want used, keep checking this site and the NextDoor site for used.

I made the mistake of buying a new cart in Webster a couple years ago much better price but they have NO SERVICE unless you bring the cart to them...

Carts and Clubs a few miles N of the villages is better pricing and they have service trucks that come to your home

Northerner52 08-03-2021 06:08 AM

And they even removed the grass cutting blade so you cant use it to cut your grass!
LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penglobal (Post 1982522)
Now that I have moved into The Villages, I have decided on buying a new / used golf cart and the current prices on golf carts are just crazy. The new carts at The Villages Golf Shops are about 15% more than last year, they are offering no incentives and there is no availability. Some new cart's are taking over two months for delivery. When the snow birds come down in a few months with all their money, I get this feeling the prices are just going to increase even more.
Also the asking prices on the used golf cart's sold by individuals are close to full retail. I just can't believe what's going on with inflation. Any suggestions? Thanks


TCRSO 08-03-2021 06:12 AM

The wait for a new cart is now 5 months. Yes, the Villages Golf Carts are more expensive. But you get a loaner cart while you wait for the new cart. We chose to buy from the Villages Golf Carts-we got great service and had a loaner cart for 3 months until our new cart arrived.

steve3860 08-03-2021 06:16 AM

What about the Atomic?
 
Did you check out the Atomic Golf Cart? I heard they have AC and heat

jbrown132 08-03-2021 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penglobal (Post 1982522)
Now that I have moved into The Villages, I have decided on buying a new / used golf cart and the current prices on golf carts are just crazy. The new carts at The Villages Golf Shops are about 15% more than last year, they are offering no incentives and there is no availability. Some new cart's are taking over two months for delivery. When the snow birds come down in a few months with all their money, I get this feeling the prices are just going to increase even more.
Also the asking prices on the used golf cart's sold by individuals are close to full retail. I just can't believe what's going on with inflation. Any suggestions? Thanks

When you look at what you get for the money, to me it is one of the biggest rip offs in the history of mankind. Essentially nothing more than a fiberglass body on a big lawnmower engine.

Jawskid6044 08-03-2021 06:37 AM

Check out Carts & Clubs in Ocala. I had great luck with them.

Travelhunter123 08-03-2021 06:38 AM

Atomic Electric Golf Carts
 
Consider an Atomic
They are air conditioned
Working windshield wipers
SiriusXM radio and much more
They are the same price or less than a Yamaha

Ptmckiou 08-03-2021 06:40 AM

Vgc
 
We ordered a new Yamaha cart from The Villages Golf Cars in June and it’s due to arrive in October. However for those 5 months we have a free loaner cart. The price is what it is. It’s how bad do you want a great cart with convenience?

Gunny2403 08-03-2021 06:43 AM

The Villages Golf Store told me they only service carts brought from them.

Dantes 08-03-2021 06:47 AM

Buy one out of state and have it shipped thousands cheaper

Sjbpens@verizon.net 08-03-2021 07:06 AM

When we asked about availability they told us it would be December or January until we could get a new cart. We decided to buy a used cart. Check the paper, next-door or on here. We paid $5600.

NoMo50 08-03-2021 07:09 AM

We just priced out a 2nd golf car from the Villages Golf Cars. No...prices have not gone up 15%, more like 4% from last year. As for pre-owned carts? It's simple supply and demand. Kinda like houses nowadays, a good used cart will be snatched up in a matter of days, if not hours. We will continue to buy from Villages Golf Cars because they provide great service.

DAVES 08-03-2021 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JoMar (Post 1982574)
Between your post on Houses and now golf carts.....are you sure you want to move here?

We, everywhere, on everything are suffering from price shock. The consumer price index,
measure of rising cost, INFLATION, is now 5.5%.

BBBnWitty 08-03-2021 07:16 AM

Carts 4 Less on 27/441 Fruitland Park. Got two carts for the price of one Village cart. They'll pick your carts up if repair is needed. No waiting for delivery. Good luck!

polirudb 08-03-2021 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ureout (Post 1982661)
I made the mistake of buying a new cart in Webster a couple years ago much better price but they have NO SERVICE unless you bring the cart to them...

Carts and Clubs a few miles N of the villages is better pricing and they have service trucks that come to your home

I purchased a new 2020 Yamaha golf cart from Country Village Power Equipment in May of 2020. Saved over $3000.00. Absolutely great service. Delivered to my house when we bought it, picked up and delivered for free when our custom-ordered seats came in, and did the first oil change and service in our driveway for much less than the others quoted me. I recently spoke with Steve there to schedule my next service at home. Love that place!

DAVES 08-03-2021 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunny2403 (Post 1982704)
The Villages Golf Store told me they only service carts brought from them.

Maybe out of context. If, they are trying to sell you a golf cart a SALESMAN might tell you that. We've had no trouble getting our cart serviced. They are good. They are not perfect.
Perfect is not possible. They are expensive and there is no shortage of other places to use.

Bilyclub 08-03-2021 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by steve3860 (Post 1982677)
Did you check out the Atomic Golf Cart? I heard they have AC and heat


They don't hold their value like a Yamaha so the used ones are cheap.

Tim C. 08-03-2021 07:29 AM

yes, they are high. and its supply and demand, so they are not discounting or making deals.

yes there is a queue to get them built. I waited 2 months. it was worth it. and we made the choice to use the folks in the Villages due to service needs. I didn't want to buy from someone 20 miles away. that made us nervous.

anyway, we had a nice custom one we are happy with . $16K

TNLAKEPANDA 08-03-2021 07:31 AM

Buy used from a private party. Most are in good condition and will give you years of use. For example we were snowbirds and don’t golf so usage is very low. When our E-bikes arrive in September we will likely sell our cart.

DAVES 08-03-2021 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbrown132 (Post 1982689)
When you look at what you get for the money, to me it is one of the biggest rip offs in the history of mankind. Essentially nothing more than a fiberglass body on a big lawnmower engine.

I too wonder. The fancy big toy ones, people are spending over 15,000 for them. While we are not allowed to run them on our multi purpose lanes an ATV (all terrain vehicle) is far less expensive and better made.

merrymini 08-03-2021 07:39 AM

Expensive?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by sdeikenberry (Post 1982624)
Welcome to The Villages. You'll most likely find everything from food to services to goods are more expensive in Florida than they are where you're coming from. There's some balance/trade-off since we pay no state taxes. As for golf carts, there's some service advantage to buying from The Villages cart stores, but a lot of people buy elsewhere...it's about what perks and convenience you want in your retirement life.

I also live in NJ. Florida, in general is less expensive in almost every way. The situation now is tough wherever you are with various shortages of items.

dewilson58 08-03-2021 07:46 AM

The Supply Chain is still choking.
Christmas toys will be expensive.

DAVES 08-03-2021 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve3860 (Post 1982677)
Did you check out the Atomic Golf Cart? I heard they have AC and heat

No experience with them. They are battery powered. Air conditioning and heat use a lot of power and so will dramatically cut down whatever range they claim.

Bugface 08-03-2021 07:56 AM

My husband and I purchased 2 preowned golf carts last year from private owners. The 2016 2-seater was $6,000 and the 2016 4-seater was just a bit more. They are both in excellent condition with nice upgrades. If you keep scanning the classifieds you can eventually find deals.

Guitarman1951 08-03-2021 07:58 AM

Check out Carts and Clubs right on 301 just before you get into Ocala proper. I saved about $600 on a new Yamaha with basically the dame features on the price the Villages gave me. Their maintenance service has been great since too.

Michael G. 08-03-2021 08:13 AM

Can I ask a question about golf carts?

I don't own one but ride in many with my neighbors and on golf courses.

Is there any golf cart(s) that ride better the a lumber wagon?

To me, my John Deere tractor I had up north rode better then any cart I been on.

You would think as simple and over priced they all are, they could find a better suspension system.

jjdmetropa 08-03-2021 08:33 AM

The prices of Golf Carts are C R A Z Y !
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Penglobal (Post 1982522)
Now that I have moved into The Villages, I have decided on buying a new / used golf cart and the current prices on golf carts are just crazy. The new carts at The Villages Golf Shops are about 15% more than last year, they are offering no incentives and there is no availability. Some new cart's are taking over two months for delivery. When the snow birds come down in a few months with all their money, I get this feeling the prices are just going to increase even more.
Also the asking prices on the used golf cart's sold by individuals are close to full retail. I just can't believe what's going on with inflation. Any suggestions? Thanks

We moved here recently also, went to Wholesale Golf Cart in Summerfield. Good warranty, nice refurbished Yamaha cart 4 years old and a good price, family owned. Any issues very responsive.

Tim C. 08-03-2021 08:45 AM

it's not a rip-off. To me they are integral to the TV lifestyle. Convenient. Get great mileage and a lot of fun to have!

We were able to sell a car (and therefore one less car to insure) as part of the plan for getting a golf cart. Seems to be little need for 2 cars and 1 cart for 2 drivers. So to us, we actually ended up AHEAD as the car sold for $28,000, and the cart was bought for $16K. Our insurance overall dropped by about half - cart insurance is very cheap.

so I don't see it as a rip-off at all


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