[The Mountaineer]

Since Paula has purchased a home on Bonita Drive, I plan to buy a golf cart when I come down in January. I've tried checking around to get a feel for price, best type to buy (electric or gas) and the lady who would customize my golf cart so it has "WV" and the Mountaineer on it.

Any suggestions for me for when I come down? I'll be playing golf about 4 days a week, and a golf cart would mean Paula and I would need only one car and use the golf cart as the second "car."

I know I can use my car to get to the golf course and walk or use a pull-cart, which I'm physically able to do, but I liked driving the golf cart when we rented in January through March this year, off #2 fairway of Silver Lake course. I gathered up golf balls every night after the last group played on Silver Lake, so I have 47 free golf balls to hit into the water!

Paula purchased her home across the street from #4 green at Silver Lake, so it should be easy to slip over to that golf course, with or without a cart. But I also like El Diablo, and drove the 6 miles in each direction to get there in the rental's golf cart. I liked the feel of doing that, and being accompanied by so many golf carts that I felt like I was in The Land of the Pod People.

[JoMar]

There are a ton of threads on golf carts on here, do a search and your questions will be answered, then answered again and again.

[Barefoot]

Buy electric, no noise and not smelly.

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[jnieman]

Originally Posted by The Mountaineer

Since Paula has purchased a home on Bonita Drive, I plan to buy a golf cart when I come down in January. I've tried checking around to get a feel for price, best type to buy (electric or gas) and the lady who would customize my golf cart so it has "WV" and the Mountaineer on it.

Any suggestions for me for when I come down? I'll be playing golf about 4 days a week, and a golf cart would mean Paula and I would need only one car and use the golf cart as the second "car."

I know I can use my car to get to the golf course and walk or use a pull-cart, which I'm physically able to do, but I liked driving the golf cart when we rented in January through March this year, off #2 fairway of Silver Lake course. I gathered up golf balls every night after the last group played on Silver Lake, so I have 47 free golf balls to hit into the water!

Paula purchased her home across the street from #4 green at Silver Lake, so it should be easy to slip over to that golf course, with or without a cart. But I also like El Diablo, and drove the 6 miles in each direction to get there in the rental's golf cart. I liked the feel of doing that, and being accompanied by so many golf carts that I felt like I was in The Land of the Pod People.

Next time I buy a golf cart it will have curtis cab sliding doors. A friend has those and I'm always jealous. Also I will pick a bright, fun color. We couldn't agree on a color and picked brown so we have a classic look but next time it will be a bright color. The biggest thing I am glad we got are our Suite Seats. These are luxury golf cart seats and give you lots of lumbar support. I have back issues and the regular seats just don't cut it for me. They are pricey, but if you plan to keep your cart for years they are worth it. As far as gas or electric, we have gas just for the convenience of not having to worry about plugging it in and keeping water in the batteries. I do like the quietness of the electric cart but like the speed up hill that I get from the gas so it's a toss-up for that. All I can say is that you'll be spending a lot of time in the cart (we have a 2010 with 16,000 miles on it) so get something that fits your body and splurge on the seats. You won't be sorry.

[bagboy]

I suggest shopping at The Villages golf cart store and Carts and Clubs in Ocala. Make a list of questions regarding new vs used, gas vs electric etc. If you have questions about reliability and maintenance, contact one or more independent cart mechanics and at least one if not all will be happy to answer a question or two. Both above mentioned stores have good service departments though The Villages stores are more convenient and they will service your cart regardless of where it was purchased. We purchased a gas Yamaha cart from Carts and Clubs, that choice has worked for us. Good luck!

[village dreamer]

club car from cart world,and get a [gold] rebuilt cart from club car.

[Justus]

Originally Posted by bagboy

I suggest shopping at The Villages golf cart store and Carts and Clubs in Ocala. Make a list of questions regarding new vs used, gas vs electric etc. If you have questions about reliability and maintenance, contact one or more independent cart mechanics and at least one if not all will be happy to answer a question or two. Both above mentioned stores have good service departments though The Villages stores are more convenient and they will service your cart regardless of where it was purchased. We purchased a gas Yamaha cart from Carts and Clubs, that choice has worked for us. Good luck!

Another vote for Carts and Clubs. We bought ours there, and every year they come to our home and service it at a very reasonable price. We bought a new gas Yamaha and would do it again in a heartbeat. Not smelly at all, reliable and fuel-efficient.

[tuccillo]

Another vote for Carts and Clubs. We have been happy with the cart and they are nice folks to deal with.

Originally Posted by Justus

Another vote for Carts and Clubs. We bought ours there, and every year they come to our home and service it at a very reasonable price. We bought a new gas Yamaha and would do it again in a heartbeat. Not smelly at all, reliable and fuel-efficient.

[OldManTime]

Your first cart should be used, make sure batteries are less than 2 years old, drive it for a few months until you buy an expensive one, that is if you are of "The Rich and Famous" :-)

[JoMar]

We all have our opinions....do your research and avoid getting your information from those that sell carts, they have a vested interest which is getting your money. Avoid listening to people since they will never tell you they bought the wrong thing. They will tell you where to buy your cart because that's where they bought theirs and therefore that company is the best company that ever sold a golf cart. If you want new the net will give you everything you need to know, warranties, Corp history and financial stability, time in business, breadth of their products, etc. Then when you narrow it down get your list and call the manufacturer and let them tell you why their cart is better than the competition plus they can answer specific questions. If you are buying used, buyer beware.

[kcrazorbackfan]

We bought a 2011 Yamaha refurbished gas cart from Village Discount Golf Carts back in March and really like it; our new 2015 Yamaha gas cart from Cart & Clubs in Ocala was delivered last week and we really, really like it. Both places were real great to deal with and got more for your money from those two places than the places in the Village.

[ureout]

i had a gas yamaha for 8yrs. then went to par car electric for 5 years and now just last month went back to yamaha gas....if you will be a hi-end traveler like me (avg. 20/25 miles a day) and about 7500/8000 miles a year I suggest buying gas....those that say they get 4 to 5 yrs on a set of batteries must not travel much..... and when batteries become a couple yrs old your distance between charges is cut almost in half

[Justus]

Originally Posted by JoMar

We all have our opinions....do your research and avoid getting your information from those that sell carts, they have a vested interest which is getting your money. Avoid listening to people since they will never tell you they bought the wrong thing. They will tell you where to buy your cart because that's where they bought theirs and therefore that company is the best company that ever sold a golf cart. If you want new the net will give you everything you need to know, warranties, Corp history and financial stability, time in business, breadth of their products, etc. Then when you narrow it down get your list and call the manufacturer and let them tell you why their cart is better than the competition plus they can answer specific questions. If you are buying used, buyer beware.

I doubt anyone was trying to instruct the OP as to where to buy his/her cart. We were all simply offering our personal experiences in an attempt to be of some assistance. It's unlikely any of us would have endorsed a business at which we'd had a bad experience. As for your advice, sounds wound little tight.

[WhoDat]

I too recommend doing your research. Look at fuel injected gas compared to carburetor. I've driven both and find the fuel injected smoother.