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Babmac 09-24-2024 09:44 AM

Villages golf car prices
 
New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?

OrangeBlossomBaby 09-24-2024 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Babmac (Post 2373152)
New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?

There might be some wiggle room - maybe they'll throw in a $50 grocery bag that attaches to the back. Or they might give you a free cooler.

But you can get the same brand and model golf carts at stores outside The Villages for much less.

Bill14564 09-24-2024 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2373154)
There might be some wiggle room - maybe they'll throw in a $50 grocery bag that attaches to the back. Or they might give you a free cooler.

But you can get the same brand and model golf carts at stores outside The Villages for much less.

True, but make sure to compare apples with apples. It isn't just a 2025 Yamaha, it is a 2025 Yamaha with a list of installed accessories including a warranty and a golf-cart-accessible service provider. You might not need all that, you might not want all that, you might not want to pay for all that, but recognize that all of that is included with the higher price.

graciegirl 09-24-2024 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2373154)
There might be some wiggle room - maybe they'll throw in a $50 grocery bag that attaches to the back. Or they might give you a free cooler.

But you can get the same brand and model golf carts at stores outside The Villages for much less.

I believe that The Villages Golf Cart Store negotiates. I also think anyone looking for a first cart should consider a used one. When we moved here in 2006 we bought a six year old four seater gas from someone. Helene and I still ride around in it and it is goin' strong. Henry bought several other Carts in the interim and he is quite the fellow who knows automotive and wheelin' and dealin'. His cart right now was purchased from The Villages.

tophcfa 09-24-2024 10:10 AM

As already stated, you will pay a premium and have little to no negotiation ability with the Village’s Golf Carts relative to using a dealer outside the bubble. The only real advantage of using them is convenience and getting a free loaner during service. That being said, I trust Tood Casey mobile golf cart service way more than the Village Golf Cart mechanics and he comes to our home to service the carts.

UpNorth 09-24-2024 11:33 AM

The Villages Golf Carts are convenient and offer loaner carts during service and repairs. That said, I have never seen a comment about "Getting a good deal" on a new cart purchase.

PJ_Smiley 09-24-2024 12:20 PM

I believe that Yamaha golf carts from The Villages Golf Cars have a different transmission than other Yamaha golf carts (comes from Yamaha that way). They are made for residential driving.

melpetezrinski 09-24-2024 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PJ_Smiley (Post 2373209)
I believe that Yamaha golf carts from The Villages Golf Cars have a different transmission than other Yamaha golf carts (comes from Yamaha that way). They are made for residential driving.

The Villages Golf Car sells the PTV version of Yamaha's, which has high speed gears. Almost every other dealer and/or private seller will also be selling the PTV version, so there is no "different transmission". However, you may come across someone trying to unload a Fleet version with high speed gears installed after market to represent the higher valued PTV.

CarlR33 09-24-2024 08:20 PM

And if your next question is electric vs. gas by all means do a search on this site as you will be overloaded with golf cart posts on that as well as your where to buy questions, Welcome to TV and TOTV.

Topspinmo 09-24-2024 10:21 PM

I would look at few years old used, you can save half or more over retail price usually? Yamaha’s gas or electric are pretty reliable unless owner completely neglected it.

midiwiz 09-25-2024 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Babmac (Post 2373152)
New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?

chump change with the monopoly, best to look elsewhere local

mkjelenbaas 09-25-2024 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Babmac (Post 2373152)
New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?

DO NOT BUY FROM THE VILLAGES sales of golf carts - save a few thousand dollars and go outside the Villages - you can then hire a company to come to your home to do the easy yearly service and save even more - TV will try to up sell you on the cart and service - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!

smcmahon2002 09-25-2024 06:04 AM

You'll be surprised by the number of hours logged in these carts. Get one with a good seat.

bshuler 09-25-2024 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CarlR33 (Post 2373324)
And if your next question is electric vs. gas by all means do a search on this site as you will be overloaded with golf cart posts on that as well as your where to buy questions, Welcome to TV and TOTV.

Does The Village Golf Cars sell the electric Yamaha carts? They have dual axle models. Sounds noce.

Zeitung 09-25-2024 07:51 AM

No need to look. We have a beautiful ez-go electric cart for sale , 4 years old with 2 lithium batteries in it!
K. M .

Ken D. 09-25-2024 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Babmac (Post 2373152)
New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?

Go to Carts & Clubs in Ocala. They come to your house to service your cart. I saved thousands.

Zeitung 09-25-2024 07:57 AM

Villages golf car prices
 
No need to look. We have a 4 year old electric cart for sale with lithium batteries! Not much driven!

jimkerr 09-25-2024 08:08 AM

I highly recommend using Villages Golf Cars. We were able to get a 500.00 discount after negotiating. That was in 2021 when we bought a 2022 Yamaha.

MrFlorida 09-25-2024 08:12 AM

No deals here, buy elsewhere and have it shipped.

roadrnnr 09-25-2024 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2373166)
The only real advantage of using them is convenience and getting a free loaner during service. That being said, I trust Tood Casey mobile golf cart service way more than the Village Golf Cart mechanics and he comes to our home to service the carts.

You have a number for him?

OrangeBlossomBaby 09-25-2024 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2373166)
As already stated, you will pay a premium and have little to no negotiation ability with the Village’s Golf Carts relative to using a dealer outside the bubble. The only real advantage of using them is convenience and getting a free loaner during service. That being said, I trust Tood Casey mobile golf cart service way more than the Village Golf Cart mechanics and he comes to our home to service the carts.

I got a free loaner when I brought my cart in to be serviced, and I didn't buy it from them. I bought it from a neighbor, 2 years old.

Villages Golf Carts will service carts that don't come from them. HOWEVER - during snowbird season, they might make you wait a few weeks for your appointment because customers with carts from them, get priority appointments and the season is very busy. They also don't offer towing service for carts that didn't come from them, you'd have to find another way of getting it there.

So that's a down-side, for sure. On the other hand, you don't have to get a cart serviced somewhere other than your own driveway - there are several golf cart mechanics who will come to you.

Psrichardson 09-25-2024 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeitung (Post 2373418)
No need to look. We have a beautiful ez-go electric cart for sale , 4 years old with 2 lithium batteries in it!
K. M .

I would be very interested in your cart. Need pics, I'm arriving end of October.

harby 09-25-2024 10:23 AM

golf cart
 
A few years ago, we bought a new or reconditioned golf cart. The dealer was not sure if it s new or not, ugh. Since there s no mileage shown and age on all golf carts, it s not worth to buy a new one...believe most of them are reconditioned and painted well. Maybe you get a better deal from a private owner. No title per FL laws for golf carts! Chas

mikempp 09-25-2024 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2373339)
I would look at few years old used, you can save half or more over retail price usually? Yamaha’s gas or electric are pretty reliable unless owner completely neglected it.

I'd test drive the EZGO's, they drive and ride much better in my opinion.

npwalters 09-25-2024 02:35 PM

I agree with many others. Villages Golf Carts is convenient but you will literally pay thousands more compared to other dealers for it. I could rent a bunch of carts during the time one is being serviced for the price difference.

Another opinion; if you plan to buy gas look at Yamaha. If you want electric look at EZ Go. If you want electric then choose a good lithium battery pack.

Bill14564 09-25-2024 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by npwalters (Post 2373505)
I agree with many others. Villages Golf Carts is convenient but you will literally pay thousands more compared to other dealers for it. I could rent a bunch of carts during the time one is being serviced for the price difference.

Another opinion; if you plan to buy gas look at Yamaha. If you want electric look at EZ Go. If you want electric then choose a good lithium battery pack.

Exactly that is working very well for us.

biker59 09-25-2024 02:52 PM

Buy used
 
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Originally Posted by Babmac (Post 2373152)
New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?

When we bought ours we wanted electric (lithium) but had sticker shock at the price; it's the price of the new (gas) car we bought in 2008 back in MD. The salesperson offered us a used cart, only 1 year old, used only on occasion for lifestyle visits. Saved us a bunch.
If you don't want used, others have suggested outside TV.

lawgolfer 09-25-2024 03:55 PM

Country Power in Webster
 
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Originally Posted by Babmac (Post 2373152)
New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?

Save a lot of money on the purchase of a Yamaha from a factory dealer and have a nice drive through "old" Florida.

Country Power will deliver your cart to your garage and come to your house to service it, all at prices significantly less than The Villages store.

rxatkin 09-25-2024 05:41 PM

Golf Cart Ptices
 
I agree that Todd Casey Golf Cart Repair is a great company to use. I-'ve had them iut to do aome work on two different carts and they were great and knew what they were doing.
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Originally Posted by tophcfa;2373 3rd166
As already stated, you will pay a premium and have little to no negotiation ability with the Village’s Golf Carts relative to using a dealer outside the bubble. The only real advantage of using them is convenience and getting a free loaner during service. That being said, I trust Tood Casey mobile golf cart service way more than the Village Golf Cart mechanics and he comes to our home to service the carts.


mkjelenbaas 09-26-2024 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Babmac (Post 2373152)
New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?

DO NOT BUY IN THE BUBBLE - unless you don’t mind paying THOUSANDS more! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

lawgolfer 09-26-2024 06:45 AM

AAA Auto Club for Towing Member's Golf Carts
 
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2373441)
I got a free loaner when I brought my cart in to be serviced, and I didn't buy it from them. I bought it from a neighbor, 2 years old.

Villages Golf Carts will service carts that don't come from them. HOWEVER - during snowbird season, they might make you wait a few weeks for your appointment because customers with carts from them, get priority appointments and the season is very busy. They also don't offer towing service for carts that didn't come from them, you'd have to find another way of getting it there.

So that's a down-side, for sure. On the other hand, you don't have to get a cart serviced somewhere other than your own driveway - there are several golf cart mechanics who will come to you.

The Auto Club (not the insurance company) provides services for member's golf carts that have broken down, the same as it does for member's automobiles. This includes gas delivery, jump starts for dead batteries and towing. For carts with flat tires, it will not change the tire as carts do not have spares and the service truck does not carry wheels or tires. In that case, the Club will put your cart on a trailer and take it to your house or a dealership. I expect that many readers will be as surprised to learn this as I was when I read a brochure last week at the AAA office when I renewed our homeowner's/auto insurance. There are three levels of membership in the Auto Club. Make sure that your membership includes golf carts.

Bill14564 09-26-2024 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mkjelenbaas (Post 2373635)
DO NOT BUY IN THE BUBBLE - unless you don’t mind paying THOUSANDS more! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

Twice

golf4dns 09-26-2024 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken D. (Post 2373421)
Go to Carts & Clubs in Ocala. They come to your house to service your cart. I saved thousands.

I believe Carts and Clubs in Ocala was purchased by Villages Golf Carts.

writerslife 09-26-2024 07:58 AM

Think Twice
 
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Originally Posted by Babmac (Post 2373152)
New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?

When I moved here eight years ago, I shopped the Villages store as well as its competitor on 466. Ended up buying a year-old, super-tricked out cart privately from another Villager --- beautiful, every bell and whistle. The seller was desperate for a Yesteryear model and gave me an irresistible price.
I owned it for six months and quickly realized it is nothing more than a glorified rollerskate --- no airbags, little protection in a sea of good and bad drivers, drunks and even kids behind the wheel visiting grandparents.
So I sold it and have no regrets.
Be clear-headed when you move here...if you're a golfer, go ahead and buy one. Otherwise, remember that this is a community more than 30 miles long and growing. Do you really want to putter around in a vehicle that only goes 18 miles per hour?

writerslife 09-26-2024 08:10 AM

Think Twice
 
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Originally Posted by Babmac (Post 2373152)
New here. Need to buy golf car. Is there wiggle room on prices foe new cars at villages golf cars?

When I moved here eight years ago, I shopped the Villages store as well as its competitor on 466. Ended up a super-tricked out cart privately from another Villager --- beautiful, every bell and whistle. He was desperate for a Yesteryear model.
I owned it for six months and realized it is nothing more than a glorified rollerskate --- no airbags, little protection in a sea of good and bad drivers, drunks and kids visiting grandparents.
So I sold it and have no regrets.
Be clear-headed when you move here...if you're a golfer, go ahead and buy one. Otherwise, remember that this is a community more than 30 miles long. Do you want to putter around at 18 miles per hour?

MikeN 09-26-2024 08:10 AM

Nope

Bill14564 09-26-2024 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by writerslife (Post 2373698)
When I moved here eight years ago, I shopped the Villages store as well as its competitor on 466. Ended up buying a year-old, super-tricked out cart privately from another Villager --- beautiful, every bell and whistle. The seller was desperate for a Yesteryear model and gave me an irresistible price.
I owned it for six months and quickly realized it is nothing more than a glorified rollerskate --- no airbags, little protection in a sea of good and bad drivers, drunks and even kids behind the wheel visiting grandparents.
So I sold it and have no regrets.
Be clear-headed when you move here...if you're a golfer, go ahead and buy one. Otherwise, remember that this is a community more than 30 miles long and growing. Do you really want to putter around in a vehicle that only goes 18 miles per hour?

20 miles north to south. Will likely grow south of 470 but not yet.

20mph (though many go a bit faster than that)

Yes, I really want to go everywhere I can by golf cart.

tophcfa 09-26-2024 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by lawgolfer (Post 2373643)
The Auto Club (not the insurance company) provides services for member's golf carts that have broken down, the same as it does for member's automobiles. This includes gas delivery, jump starts for dead batteries and towing. For carts with flat tires, it will not change the tire as carts do not have spares and the service truck does not carry wheels or tires. In that case, the Club will put your cart on a trailer and take it to your house or a dealership. I expect that many readers will be as surprised to learn this as I was when I read a brochure last week at the AAA office when I renewed our homeowner's/auto insurance. There are three levels of membership in the Auto Club. Make sure that your membership includes golf carts.

You are correct, but with one major exception. They will provide the service if you are on a public road, but not if you are on a MMP or golf course.

JonSFO 09-26-2024 08:41 AM

Details?

tophcfa 09-26-2024 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2373166)
As already stated, you will pay a premium and have little to no negotiation ability with the Village’s Golf Carts relative to using a dealer outside the bubble. The only real advantage of using them is convenience and getting a free loaner during service. That being said, I trust Todd Casey mobile golf cart service way more than the Village Golf Cart mechanics and he comes to our home to service the carts.

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Originally Posted by roadrnnr (Post 2373437)
You have a number for him?

352-465-3934
Not sure where you live, but be aware that that the Villages has grown so large they decided they can’t realistically serve the whole community. Their message states that they aren’t taking any new customers south of 44.


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