Golf Cart Vs UTV
 

Curious if anyone has ever checked into the use of a UTV in TV versus an electric or gas golf cart. I hear that side by side UTV's would be a good choice over a golf cart in getting around in the villages. Don't know what requirements and limitations would be but have heard one could save several $K over purchasing a golf cart.

What is a UTV????

they would work fine except the tires are not golf course approved.

UTV = utility vehicle according to Google search.

Utv
 

Yep, looks like off road type and probably too big for golf cart paths.

Not sure how state of Florida would view them...

Show this dumb blonde a picture. Please.

Here you go, gracie (you are definitely NOT a dumb blonde, though)

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Oh, my that is what I though you were talking about but for the life of me couldn't imagine why someone would want something I used for rock climbing in the desert would want this vehicle in TV. Don't think it's what you want here - they are powerful and rough and fun to drive, but don't know where in TV you could have that experience.

really good for off roading in the woods

UTV stands for Utility Terrain Vehicle. Many states are now allowing street legal versions. They are about the same size as a golf cart and can be driving on cart paths. The tires are not "DOT" rated but you can upgrade and have tires that are allowed on golf courses as well. It is a matter of what one would intend to use it for. Below link shows a good style of UTV for use in and around TV.

Side by Side UTVs | Side by Side ATVs | Utility Vehicles | Bennche UTVs

You will have to get a street legal version, register the vehicle with the state and put plates on it. You cant drive it on the multi modal paths or the golf courses as it is not a golf cart (20 mph max) or a low speed vehicle (25 mph max). And don't forget insurance...

True...However, FL statues allows you to classify it as an OHV which requires one to only title it and have it inspected to meet registration requirements. You can get a 392cc version which is about the same HP rating as a Yamaha 352cc w/EFI, as well as, same dimensions as a golf cart. Larger versions would definitely not meet the MPH limitation you note for modal path operations. Many thanks for the info.

They look noisy. Kinda pricey too.

Measurements
 

How tall and wide are they? Might be too tall for some of the tunnels. How much space will it use in the garage? Take measurement.:gc:

I always stop and look at one that is on the floor at Home Depot. Looks nice and priced a little cheaper than a gas golf cart.