[Sabella]

Originally Posted by JGibson

Nothing wrong with TV Golf Carts. It's more convenient, they give you a loaner and they are upfront with their pricing.

Ask for David Becker at Lake Sumter you can’t miss him he is about 7 feet tall. Great guy who will not give you the hard sell on stuff you don't need.

The villagers golf carts are good if you don’t mind OVERPAYING.

[daca55]

What happens to all the people who bought new golf carts from this as far as service and warrenty?

[JGibson]

Originally Posted by Sabella

The villagers golf carts are good if you don’t mind OVERPAYING.

I saw the invoice from Yamaha and unless you want to go to Georgia their prices are competitive for this area.

Additionally you’re treated like royalty, have an extended warranty, free tow, priority service, loaner and mostly importantly a piece a mind because I know they’re not closing up shop anytime soon like Ocala.

I don't mind paying a little extra for the exceptionally great customer service.

It was the greatest experience ever buying something at this price range.

[coffeebean]

My sister, who has purchased all her various golf carts from C&C, called C&C yesterday. She asked them what was going on. She was told that C&C was purchased by a "land management company".

Is this "land management company" The Villages?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

My sister, who has purchased all her various golf carts from C&C, called C&C yesterday. She asked them what was going on. She was told that C&C was purchased by a "land management company".

Is this "land management company" The Villages?

Yep.

[mikeycereal]

Originally Posted by JGibson

I saw the invoice from Yamaha and unless you want to go to Georgia their prices are competitive for this area.

Additionally you’re treated like royalty, have an extended warranty, free tow, priority service, loaner and mostly importantly a piece a mind because I know they’re not closing up shop anytime soon like Ocala.

I don't mind paying a little extra for the exceptionally great customer service.

It was the greatest experience ever buying something at this price range.

Same experience. It was also my largest vehicle purchase ever. Rob was awesome there. He moved up in the ladder a few months after selling me my new one.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Yep.

Thought so. Thanks.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

…..to The Villages Golf Cart Division.

Dammit…….

Oh NO NO NO......NOOOOOO ! Now what ?

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Sabella

The villagers golf carts are good if you don’t mind OVERPAYING.

You got that right ! Slowly cutting off all competition... the company store format...LOL !

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

If true..............Shows they (C&C) was not interested in providing Villagers with an alternative, they were just interested in a profit....................are people surprised??

Maybe made them an offer they couldn't refuse ? That family has been in the business for some time, sorry to them them go. Nice people.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

The reason for the sale is that the owner, Ted, decided it was time to enjoy life so he offered to sale it to his kids; that’s where the issue started and the kids couldn’t come to an agreement as to whose role would be what so Ted sold it to The Villages. We had bought three from C&C due to the big pricing difference (TV being higher) with more options on the C&C carts and we had many referrals there.

I thought Ted might be wanting to retire, but the kids have always been involved so never thought about the closing, or selling out to the villages ! They were so easy to deal with and the prices, compared to the villages places using the exact options, etc. were so much lower, and their service for owners here in the V's was truly exceptional. Well, guess this will lead to a new thread with people sharing new options they find ? The inflated prices in this "captive" audience continues I guess.

[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

If true..............Shows they (C&C) was not interested in providing Villagers with an alternative, they were just interested in a profit....................are people surprised??

Of course they were just interested in a profit, why else would they have gone into business, to lose money? Why would they consider providing “Villagers with an alternative”? Why of course, to make a profit, if not that then they might as well have just stood out side the door of the Villages Golf Cart stores and handed out hundred dollar bills.
Whatever their motive was for selling, it is entirely the previous owner’s business. Yes the alternative will be missed, it was a great place and had many benefits if you overlooked the remote location. But it now leaves a void that someone else may be inclined to fill, to make a profit, or not.

[Bay Kid]

I'm sure the new owner will not want to change anything that has made them a good business.

[PoolBrews]

The biggest issue here is that The Villages Golf Cars have extended their monopoly in the area. They won't sell parts to a consumer unless they purchased the cart directly from them. So for those of us that are riding around in carts we bought used here in The Villages, we're screwed!

I at least used to be able to go to Carts N Clubs to get parts - they're almost non-existent online. This new policy of not selling parts has made me even more determined to never purchase from The Villages Golf Cars. I'll order from Webster for my next cart.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

Of course they were just interested in a profit, why else would they have gone into business, to lose money? Why would they consider providing “Villagers with an alternative”? Why of course, to make a profit, if not that then they might as well have just stood out side the door of the Villages Golf Cart stores and handed out hundred dollar bills.
Whatever their motive was for selling, it is entirely the previous owner’s business. Yes the alternative will be missed, it was a great place and had many benefits if you overlooked the remote location. But it now leaves a void that someone else may be inclined to fill, to make a profit, or not.

Not if Carts and Clubs has an exclusive territory with Yamaha to sell new Yamaha Carts, like The Villages Cars has. Maybe the place in Webster will up its game.