Best Golf Cart
 

We are considering moving to TV next year and I am doing some research on golf carts. When we go down to the square we see mostly Yamaha's.
What is the considered the best brand and I'm assuming gas would be the way to go?
Thanks

It comes down to personal taste. Many people have electric and seem to be quite happy with them.

For myself, running out of gas would invole a simple call to a number on the inside of my windshield, guy comes out with some gas and voila'! I'm back in business kicking myself as I drive to the nearest gas station for being that neglectful. But can electricity be "delivered" that easily and cheaply, should you run your batteries down miles from home? I doubt it.

You will be getting a lot of varied opinions on your ?. I am tall and most important thing to me is the accessibility of getting in and out of the cart, particularly when golfing. Yamaha has the best set up for me(taller roof). If you are looking at used Yamaha carts get a Quietech(less noise cart).

A lot of people suggested gas because of the range. We live in the north end and have never driven(and never will) drive a golf cart that would run out of battery power. Electrics are quicker and go up hills better than a gas cart. The Quietech is very close in sound to the electric, but it does smell.

Seeing more and more Lithium powered carts. EZ GO has the best range but is pricey and does have the best brakes in the industry. You do not need to smash down on the brake pedal. In addion in their 2023 models they brake and accelerator pedals are more like a car than a cart.

Good luck.

My Ford is better than your Chevy. No one perfect answer. You will get mostly Yamaha referrals, because that’s the majority here, doesn’t make it best. When we went in to change our order the SA said “good choice”.

Yahama gas. Must be most popular for a reason.

By the way, we just canceled our gas cart order and changed to a lithium electric. Drive both.

The same guy that can deliver you gas can put your electric cart on a truck and take it back to your home for charging. There are a couple of these low cost, "AAA type" services for golf carts in The Villages.

I agree, drive both. I have owned both, and I'm now a fan of the Yamaha gas cart. The Drive 2 Yamaha is extremely quiet, powerful enough, and only needs gas occasionally. You will love the quiet of the electric, but in my opinion, it just doesn't compare to the Yamaha gas over the long run.

Yamaha IMHO, lots of parts suppliers (if needed), easy to work on (for DIYer). I would stay away from some of the custom (but very attractive) golf carts, parts can be very hard to get, I know, I have tried to help 2 neighbors with these. The Villages is now so large that you need to consider electric carefully so you know you can there and back, and probably be very consistent with charging. Also, on gas carts, do not go overboard with additional lighting and accessories, I have seen several stop dead in their tracts when the main fuse blew.

The great thing about a lithium battery cart is, you can plug it in after every drive and have a full charge for your next one. A 60 mile range is more than enough. I also have a Atomic Kart and I can go 40 miles on a charge with non lithium batteries, and that’s with A/C running full time.

Quite likely. But isn't delivering a can of gas to a stranded cart driver a whole lot cheaper than going to the stranded electric cart, loading it up and driving it "X" number of miles to the person's home for charging?

Gas Yamaha Quiet Tech, hands down!

Cheaper and more convenient...

But the difference is the gas you can continue your day and the electric you are back home changing plans.

We have 2 gas Yamaha’s. One is a quiet tech and one is not. There is a huge noise difference. Yamaha is the only one with quiet tech that I know of. Electric is quiet and are getting better in distance but you do need to replace batteries every few years to keep the distances up there. We do take long drives and can put 100 miles on in a day so the gas works best for us.

Our Yamaha with a carburetor cost $9000 new in 2016. I love our cart. The only extra I got was the special paint for either $300 or $400 more. I put new tires and a battery before they went bad as a safety measure.

You really can't go wrong any way you go. Star Carts were off limits in 2016 and now I see them all over the place. Electric VS. Gas. A personal preference strictly. Both reliable and it doesn't matter which one you decide on.

Being taken home and being able to continue on are very different.

A few years back, one of our golf group members drove up in his electric cart and announced that he forgot to plug it in. Could he ride with someone. This is the exact reason I did not buy an electric cart.

No body thinks that.

:22yikes:

Would not cost me a penny more than the guy bringing you a can of gas. If you are not capable of looking and monitoring your charge level, you probably would run out of gas as well.

Think again.

I thought they were up to 80 miles but maybe not. From my house to Fenney Grill is 26 miles so there is not much else I would be able to do if I had an electric cart. With my gas cart I can easily get 100 miles in a day. Not everyday but good to know it isn’t a problem.

IMHO, gas Yamaha. You can get a good deal on a factory restored one, not necessarily quiet tech.

After 14 years of driving gas carts here, we bought an electric Evolution cart with a lithium battery. Couldn't be happier, and would never go back to gas. 85 mile range, very quiet, very comfortable. Love not having to get gas for it; easy plug-in whenever we bring it into the garage; no complex maintenance for the battery. We never come close to using up even half of its range.

Sirius EV. 80 miles on a charge. Quiet and fast. Lots of headroom. Neat trunk in the front for beer and drinks. Nice display that gives mph and charge. App on your phone connects to battery to give exact charge and battery health. I can go from the south of the villages to Lopez and play 18 and drive home and still have a third of a charge left. Nothing better. Uses the receptacle in your garage.

Save Money
 

When ready to buy, go to Carts and Clubs in Ocala. Make an appointment with Peggy. Saved over $4000 on same cart with The Villages. Deliver to your home and will service at your home.
https://ocalayamaha.com/

Yamaha is the most seen , I personally would look have to a more modern looking design. Yamaha has had that designed cart for probably 10 years also the lithium battery carts are really taking off, those that have them love them. Great range low maintenance.

10 years with elec batteries, like them a lot.

Now just bought an Evolution this cart is great under $10K (not in the villages) the thegolfcartcompany.com (delivered) comes with stereo car play has screen with mileage charge level.

Go's easy 50 miles, recharges in 2-3 hours.

Is very quick from dead stop goes 25mph

THere's even a facebook group Log into Facebook | Facebook

Features may include:

Luxury 2 Tone Seats

9-inch touchscreen with back-up camera

Decorative Strip

Colored Decorative Wheel Trim

New dashboard with colored cover cellphone/cupholders

Luxury Steering Wheel

Extended roof and flip flop rear seat kits

New plastic rear seat kit with trunk & cup holders

Rearview Mirror

Speedometer

Horn

USB Port

110AH 48v Lithium Battery

Additional

Acid Dipped, Powder Coated Steel Chassis for a longer “cart life expectancy” with a LIFETIME Warranty!

Onboard waterproof Evolution charger, preprogrammed to Evolution lithium batteries!

Clear foldable windshield

Injection mold body with impact resistance

Independent suspension with four arms

Assembled at one of our 2 – locations in the USA for proper quality control.

Bright lighting for the front and rear in order to maximize visibility in the dark and to alert other drivers on the road to be aware of your presence

I have an Evolution electric. Love the convenience of just plugging it in. No smell, no stopping at gas station. I find electric quieter. I have more than enough range about 60-70 miles. That's long enough to ride in golf cart. I find I take the cart for short trips and entertainment and I take the car when I have a purpose for a trip.

Peggy is great - very helpful and always willing to answer any questions. Yamaha Quiettech2 for me!

Have made a decision after three years on a cart to purchase. EZGO lithium 4.0. Have tested all types renting various models on the championship golf courses. Can go approximately 60 miles and I like the brakes. New models have better pedal design. Southern Oaks golf course has them if one wants to go for a test drive. All of the carts will get you where you want to go. Just try them all and chose which you enjoy.

Unless you forget
 

Unless you forget to plug it in. I can run to the gas station and fill up in minutes. If I forget to plug it in, I'm taking the car.

Gas carts being more mechanical are more likely to break down without warning and need tow.

They need periodic maintenance, oil, belts, plugs, etc.


Lithium is virtually no maintenance.

Yamaha, quote from a golf cart mechanic
 

Yamaha, easy to repair and parts are easy to get.

Just my 2 cents - I have 2 yamaha gas carts both have given me no problems only thing I dont like is they dont use an oil filter like my old club car - Electrics are ok just remember that you're going to have to replace the batteries eventually ($$$) My only other advice - get one with a cab like a Sleekline way better than dealing with curtains

The Yamaha Quiet tech is a good cart but not quiet. Just not as loud as previous versions. 98% of carts sold by Yamaha are electric. With continuing improvements in battery range, I wouldn’t expect Yamaha to even be producing gas carts in 5 years. Not enough return on investment to continue R&D and manufacturing for such a limited volume.
Many will argue, but today’s battery carts are light years ahead of 5 to 10 years ago. Make sure you test drive both for a long drive before you decide. Both are good with pros and cons but I personally think the electric now have the edge.

Yamaha gas for sure. There’s a reason why you see so many.

Yamaha for sure & buy outside The Villages if you want to save money. Yamaha in Webster get a good deal

Back to your home when your target was somewhere else. Takes same time to deliver a couple gallons of gas that it takes to just get to your pickup spot. I can go on my way while your ride in a truck with your cart in the back returning to your original location, your home. Disruption is quite different.Lithium battery replacement is at least a couple thousand dollars.

I am 6"5" - 230 so this info helps. Thanks.