[keithwand]

All you golf cart owners I need your suggestions.
I have decided on the 2012.5 Yamaha EFI.
Opinions/ Experiences please on where to purchase.
Each co. offers something a little different ie more sound deadening, LED turn signal indicators on the window frame, hi perf. gears...
Both offer 10" rims but what about 12" rims?
Is 12" acceptable on the golf course?

[logdog]

I have been very happy with Villages Golf Cars. Their customer service pre and post sales has been excellent. They have gone above and beyond helping me put on decals and with loaner carts. I don't believe anyone around here would sell you a cart that was not acceptable for golf course use.

[English Ivy]

Originally Posted by keithwand

All you golf cart owners I need your suggestions.
I have decided on the 2012.5 Yamaha EFI.
Opinions/ Experiences please on where to purchase.
Each co. offers something a little different ie more sound deadening, LED turn signal indicators on the window frame, hi perf. gears...
Both offer 10" rims but what about 12" rims?
Is 12" acceptable on the golf course?

Here's a link to Golf The Villages which talks about their tire policy and who to call if you have any questions.

Golf The Villages

Sorry this does not work. You will have to go to www.golfthevillagesdotcom then click on golfing in the villages then click on tire policy on right hand side.

[l2ridehd]

I own carts from both. Service is excellent from both. I like the Carts and Clubs enclosure a lot better. Better snaps, tighter seals, better fit, almost everything about the enclosure is better. Also a couple better options. However if buying today I would check both and buy where I got the best price. If they were real close I would buy from Carts and Clubs because of the superior enclosure.

[John_W]

I purchased my 2011 Yamaha gas cart at Villages of LSL last July. Last week I bought a second sand bottle, it's nice to have one on each side, and a club/ball washer and they installed both for free. It was handy having the ability to drive there in my cart to have the work done.

While I was there talking to the tech, he mentioned they have the LED turn signal indicators on the posts, which is nice because the left indicator is sometimes easy to forget it's on because on the console it's right below the steering wheel. So I took my cart in for that yesterday, I also mentioned the big outside rearview mirrors can create a blind spot when making a turn, so he lowered them about 6". He charged just $56 for the lights and all the labor.

I've ridden a couple of times in Par Car carts with the big wheels, and I find it's gets to be a pain on the golf course when you have to keep stepping up and down to get in and out. What I have are the 10" tires with the SS wheels, they only cost $130 and look real nice. I also had my roof painted black, costs $300. Got the LED turn signal lights in the back, and lights on the side, and the Ultimate Seats and a gas gauge. I got just about everything except a radio or fan. Cost about $10,300 when I was done. It's a black cart with "Ravens" on the front tag and hood.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by l2ridehd

I own carts from both. Service is excellent from both. I like the Carts and Clubs enclosure a lot better. Better snaps, tighter seals, better fit, almost everything about the enclosure is better. Also a couple better options. However if buying today I would check both and buy where I got the best price. If they were real close I would buy from Carts and Clubs because of the superior enclosure.

I agree the better enclosures are a big plus. We purchased a used Yamaha gas from Carts and Clubs and are very happy with their service.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Keith, talk with people from either dealership and I believe they'll tell you that the 12" wheels, even with low profile tires, won't work on the Yamaha. I believe it has to do with the tires scrubbing in the wheel openings. But check with them for their expertise.

I'm with l2ridehd - I like the way C&C does their enclosure. In addition to the items he mentioned, I believe you'll find any gaps around the windshield base (where it meets the cart body) are truly minute. Helps keep any rain water leakage to a bare minimum. Also, C&C creates their own wiring harness(es) for much of the cart. Heavier gauge wiring for the headlights, a true automotive-style fuse block rather than tapped-in add-on wiring with inline fuses for things, etc. We like the speedo gizmo (speedo, clock, air temp, timers, odometers, and so on) they installed for us as well - I don't know what the TV dealer offers if you want something like this.

The price differential between the dealerships isn't what it used to be a couple of years back - the TV store prices have become much more competitive.

Shop them both - ask questions - then go with what you like!

Bill

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by l2ridehd

I own carts from both. Service is excellent from both. I like the Carts and Clubs enclosure a lot better. Better snaps, tighter seals, better fit, almost everything about the enclosure is better. Also a couple better options. However if buying today I would check both and buy where I got the best price. If they were real close I would buy from Carts and Clubs because of the superior enclosure.

Their enclosure system is a thing of beauty! Nice craftmanship. I agree with you.

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

Keith, talk with people from either dealership and I believe they'll tell you that the 12" wheels, even with low profile tires, won't work on the Yamaha. I believe it has to do with the tires scrubbing in the wheel openings. But check with them for their expertise.

I'm with l2ridehd - I like the way C&C does their enclosure. In addition to the items he mentioned, I believe you'll find any gaps around the windshield base (where it meets the cart body) are truly minute. Helps keep any rain water leakage to a bare minimum. Also, C&C creates their own wiring harness(es) for much of the cart. Heavier gauge wiring for the headlights, a true automotive-style fuse block rather than tapped-in add-on wiring with inline fuses for things, etc. We like the speedo gizmo (speedo, clock, air temp, timers, odometers, and so on) they installed for us as well - I don't know what the TV dealer offers if you want something like this.

The price differential between the dealerships isn't what it used to be a couple of years back - the TV store prices have become much more competitive.

Shop them both - ask questions - then go with what you like!

Bill

Bill - They get " The CarGuys " approval for all you mentioned except I wish they had taken over the Tomberlin Sales and Service! I'm still going electric!

[LittleDog]

I bought my most recent cart at Carts and Clubs. They service at your house which to me is a big plus. Also the Village Carts does not sell the MEEI cab enclosure which I purchased and am very happy with it. I have had the cart for 3 months and have had minor service issues which were resolved without any problems. I would vote for C and C if given my druthers.

John

[Indy-Guy]

When I purchased my Yamaha gas cart I purchased from The Villages golf cart store. They were a little more than Ocala but Ocala offered the standard Yamaha factory warranty of 4 years. The Villages offered the Yamaha 4 year factory warranty plus The Villages adds one more year warranty for a total of 5 years. I don't know what Ocala is doing warranty wise today. I was at The Villages Golf Cart Store a couple of days ago and on new carts it is still a total of 5 years. The Villages extra year of warranty covers the same items as the Yamaha warranty.

To me the 5 year warranty would be important. Again the 5 year warranty is on new carts at The Villages Golf Cart Store. I don't know what they do on reconditioned carts but do know it is not 5 years.

[jane032657]

I just bought the 2012 1/2 EFI from LSL Villages Golf Carts. Joel was my salesperson. Patience of a saint. Spent four hours with me and then I came back and changed everything. Lent me one of his personal golf carts for my time here. I love being able to get there in four minutes from our house. Convenience is valuable to me. Joel is fabulous. He makes the shopping experience fun and he is so helpful and full of ideas I like shopping locally. And heck, coming from Seattle, if I get some rain through the enclosure, well I will feel nostalgic!

[LvmyPug2]

Another fan of Carts and Club. We looked at both the Villages Golf Cart and C & C and found the prices very similar, but the enclosure at C & C was far superior to the Villages. One bit of advice...make sure you get a speedometer. Its much cheaper than the cost of a ticket.

[jimmer]

Could anyone comment on the new 2012 EFI carts. Are they quit?, Gas millage? and any problems? They have been on the road now for a few months.

[Skybo]

Originally Posted by Indy-Guy

To me the 5 year warranty would be important. Again the 5 year warranty is on new carts at The Villages Golf Cart Store. I don't know what they do on reconditioned carts but do know it is not 5 years.

It's 3 years on a reconditioned cart.