Buying First Golf Cart
 

What are some of the better golf businesses in the Village area? I’m going to check The village Golf carts but I would at least like to look at other places. If I decided to buy a used cart from an individual is there anyone I could hire to go over it.? While I’ve driven golf carts, this would be the first time I’ve ever bought one. Thanks

I see no one has answered you as of yet but I would imagine you will get lots of "opinions".
Over the years there have been tons of posts about this subject. Try the SEARCH above and you can read what others have said. Again, these are opinions. I have lived here since 2003 and have owned many different carts, electric and gas. Yamaha Quitech gas carts still rule the area, but lithium battery electric carts are coming on strong. The "big3" cart companies are Yamaha, Club Car and EZGO, all manufactured in the US. With those you will always be able to get parts in the future if needed. With many off-brand carts, it is hard to say what the future holds.
One last point, if you do buy a cart from The Villages Cart Stores you will always be able to get service and parts and you will have priority to get it done with a loaner cart to use. Some say they are more expensive but in the long run probably not.

Can't you just take them to a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection center?

OP, you did not state if you were looking only at new or considering a refurbished, we bought a refurbished Yamaha (2017) from Villages Discount Golf carts, route 441, just North of 42. The cart came with all of the goodies we wanted, a warranty, and on-site service since they are outside the Villages. There are several dealers outside the villages that offer similar services.

I recommend you check out Country Village Power Equipment in Webster, FL.

I open to new or refurbished probably a gas cart but I’m not certain.

We also bought used from Villages Discount Golf carts.
Any future repairs were done Labor free, parts paid by us, Included in the deal. We did have a gasket leak and paid only for the gasket. True to their word.

Villages Discount Golf Carts on 466 is where I bought mine. NOT associated with Villages Golf Carts. Excellent service, took my old electric cart in on trade, all options that you may want are available, and they service my cart every year at my house. Bought a gas cart. I like it more than the electric.

Village Discount Golf Cars on 466a. Ask for Bob.

Carts & Clubs in Ocala if you want to save thousands compared to the Villages. They deliver.

May want to look at One Stop Golf Carts on 301 in Wildwood. They have a newer elen brand called Atlas. It’s a newer company in the Carolinas. Their management is a bunch of ex management from one of the competitors, it’s all in Atlas’s bio.
Our neighbor had to return a 4 forward elen Star cart from TV. Sadly that NEW cart was full of gremlins.
Their new Atlas 4 forward was in stock. Bought yesterday, being delivered today.

I believe Carts and clubs are now owned by the Villages Golf Carts. Just haven't changed their name.

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Clubs and carts in Ocala.

We plan to buy another cart this year. We will either buy new from Carts & Clubs in Ocala or refurbished again from Village Discount Golf Carts on 466.

Will not buy from The Villages golf cart stores. Overpriced & service very questionable. Too many technician issues from different neighbors who regret purchasing there.

Yamaha has a 4-year warranty for that gasket and an additional year added if you purchased from The Villages Golf Cart Stores. If your cart was under 4 years old, you should not have paid for the gasket.
On the other hand, you did not buy your cart from an authorized Yamaha dealer so that could by why that gasket was not covered.

Agree, purchased a Ezgo Lithium a few years ago and the service at Magnolia Plaza is great. Replaced two items under warranty with no problem.

I believe Carts and Clubs in Ocala was sold to The Villages Golf Carts approximately two years ago.

Just bought my first cart in January
 

Bought from Village Cart Max on Rolling Acres Rd, got refurbished 2022 Yamaha gas. Looked at the new lithium's but liked the ride in the gas Yamaha. David was the salesman he was very helpful and not a pest to buy from. They are a smaller family business, the owner delivers the carts. Felt better buying my first with warranty rather then from the public. I believe they offer a good price for the quality I got. 6 months in and running great.

The most important thing is to get an Electric Golf cart. They are more reliable and the batteries make the golf cart have a lower center of gravity, which is important when making quick turns to avoid an accident. Also, no need to go to a gas station for fuel.

I bought a Yamaha Lithium Golf Cart from Country Village Power Equipment in Webster, Florida and am very happy with all aspects of this purchase. It is the exact same Yamaha cart (with independent rear suspension) as the gasoline powered Yamaha carts, except it is powered by a lithium battery. The Villages Cart stores do not even sell the Yamaha lithium carts - probably because they don't want them to compete with their gas powered Yamaha carts. By buying from Country Village Power Equipment you will save thousands of dollars. Drive 30 miles, save thousands and still get home service whenever you need it. All of my golf buddies who have Yamaha gas-powered carts are blown away once they ride in my lithium Yamaha cart - they love it!. It has super fast acceleration, does not slow down going up hills, is smooth, quiet, does not stink and has all the range I'd ever need in one day. I live near Bonifay Country Club and have taken this cart north to play golf at Nancy Lopez and returned with plenty of battery power left. I've also done the same to play newer courses in the south like Southern Oaks and Shallow Creek. What's there not to like? You get all the range you need for one day, Yamaha quality, smooth ride and can enjoy peace and quiet as you silently cruise along The Villages' cart paths and fairways.

I recommend you get seatbelts & if you get a gas cart, I recommend you get a gas gauge on the dashboard otherwise you will need to pull the seat up to see how much gas you have.

Very interesting. I assume that this was a new 2025 Yamaha lithium cart with the 38-mile range. Did they offer you a different battery pack with a longer range? The reason I ask is then you will not have to charge it so often.

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We will be moving to TV in June and wife gets to pick the golf cart and I get to pick the bass boat. Wife wants an Evolution D5 Ranger 4 seats facing forward, will be upgrading to a 210ah battery, should get 70 to 80 miles on a charge. Bass boat will be a Ranger or Tracker tin boat with a 75 or 115hp on it. House in TX goes up for sale on 5/16, hope for a quick sale and will be on our way.

TVGC doesn't sell Lithium Yamaha because of lack of range and you are stuck at 19.5 MPH. They just won't sell and there will be a lot of buyer's remorse.

Probably the LEAST important thing is for it to be electric---unless you like getting stuck somewhere with a dead battery or garage fires are your thing.

Totally agree. The smartest people look around and see what others are using. Maybe ask why. You don't just move to the beach and start surfing on cardboard because of all the icky styrofoam chemicals they make surfboards out of. There's a reason why surfers use the surfboards they use.

People move to The Villages and start seeing what golf cars people have been buying and which ones have been here forever, and realize there is usually a reason for that.

Yes! Please reference your research on lithium battery golf cart garage fires here in The Villages. We'd all like to know.:sigh:

While there are many great golf cart suppliers around the villages, it is also possible to get a good deal from Villages Golf Cars.

Let me share one method I found effective.....

The villages puts basic Yamaha Drive 2 golf carts in every lifestyle visit home. After five years those carts are refurbished (tires, cover, windscreen etc) and sold in excellent condition though Village Gold cars. I bought a 2019 one last year for $8900. There are also sweeteners. If you buy a home from the villages you get a $400 coupon for villages golf cars. Also villages golf cars run a special almost continuously where you get $1200 of accessories free with any cart. Adding those together you can pretty well load up a golf cart (better seats, lights, speedometer, speakers...whatever you want within reason and $1600). If you do that you can have a loaded 5 year old yamaha golf cart in good condition for $9K. A pretty good deal.

Of course, both those have been disputed/debunked many times here on ToTV.

No statistics on carts needing to be towed. Possibly one case of a cart's lithium battery catching fire but wasn't in a garage and might have been an aftermarket modification.

Bought my gas cart from them and very happy. $2000 less than TV. Per TV dealer Yamaha does not use a longer range battery(210) Do you know size.amps on your cart?

I highly recommend one with a Curtis Cab with the sliding doors. You will be very happy in the cold or rainy weather. You're welcome. :police:

I am tall and did want to get a Curtis Cab cart. Pain in the (you know what) getting in and out of them of these carts especially if you are a golfer. Knew immediately that those carts would not work for me