[EdFNJ]

We take our GC every place we go in T.V. from one end to the other. The only time we don't use it is if we have to leave the bubble. Moved down here 2 years ago and put maybe 4000 miles on our CAR and close to 12000 on our GC. It is air conditioned, heated (rarely need to use those features) wipers, power windows and Sirius XM (as well as street legal so we can get to some areas we can't without SL but rarely need that) there is pretty much no where we cannot go EXCEPT FOR LOWE'S MALL on 466A. No way to get there yet. From one end of T.V, to the other (not yet including Fenney) doesn't take us that much longer than driving and we enjoy the ride. Looking forward to taking the ride to Fenney soon. We can ALMOST but not quite get there now. We get 70-75 miles on a charge (factory lithium batteries) so we have plenty of range.

[EdFNJ]

HAHA! But soon, if T.V. keeps expanding south it may be possible!

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Just got back from Disney. Just over 2.5 hours.



A lot of honking and waving...........just a lot of friendly people in Florida.

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Nucky

K-Man, I don't know if you can make it from the West Coast to Brownwood! That's really a rough trip especially in one particular type of Golf Cart!

Are the Carts out by you guys Low Riders with Spinners and all playing Santana?? Just wondering??

You have us confused with the state two doors down.. lol

[Kenswing]

Thanks for all the replies. Trying to determine where we want to buy and thinking I would HAVE to be close to a town square. I guess that isn't so.

[Henryk]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Thanks for all the replies. Trying to determine where we want to buy and thinking I would HAVE to be close to a town square. I guess that isn't so.

My longest trip at the moment is from Hadley to the Savannah rec center for Classical Music club. Nearly 7.5 miles and a very enjoyable ride.
BUY EXCELLENT SEATS. Pricy, but well worth it. I put on roughly 100 miles a month.

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by Nucky

No limit on the number of miles for me during anytime that will ensure me that I get home in NOTHING but daylight. The Comfort time for my wife is about an hour. She has been talking about getting an Atomic Cart. That may increase her comfortable traveling distance. We’ll see. You guys are going to be a great addition to The Villages!

I looked at the atomic cart yesterday. Very comfortable and loaded with extras that you wouldn't believe. The only drawback I could see was a max of 80 miles on a single charge, and that was not using any of the accessories, ie: a/c or heat--headlights--power windows--radio, etc. Very reasonable priced, also.

[karostay]

What is the estimated cost of replacing batteries when the time comes?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I'd want to take a golf cart as the primary source of transportation. For me, that's the whole point of building a "golf cart community." In my fantasy world, cars would be restricted to moving in and moving out, and garages would be placed outside on the community perimeter and not allowed in any other time.

Of course that'd mean it would need to be a much smaller community, because at the Villages now, it can take more than an hour to get from point A to point B in a golf cart.

[Chi-Town]

Taking a golf cart from point A to Point B is a large reason why a lot of us moved here. But there is a lot of weaving involved that makes a really long trip less desirable. So my cart driving is limited to about 30 - 40 minutes each way.

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Originally Posted by Kenswing

Thanks for all the replies. Trying to determine where we want to buy and thinking I would HAVE to be close to a town square. I guess that isn't so.

We are situated just north of LSL which gives us easy access to all 3 squares and everything in between by golf cart and is the reason we selected that location.

[Topspinmo]

My back will only take so much pounding crossing the street drains and speed bumps. So about 5 miles one way enough for me, unless I have no other transportation options

[Greenbaygirl]

Weather permitting I go just about everywhere in my golf cart. In the high season I tend to avoid the Morse Avenue (north of 466) and the strip malls on 441. The traffic is just too scary. Golf carting is a great way to see The Villages!

[rjm1cc]

I prefer the golf cart almost indecently of the weather. I can get where ever I want to go with 2 or three miles or 15 minutes. I could see driving 30 minutes but that could be a problem in the cold or rain. So I would say 15 minute drive is preferred

[Bay Kid]

I get +50 miles per gallon, fresh air and great views by cart.

[VillageIdiots]

Highly dependent on weather and how the cart is equipped. We first moved here into a rental that included a cart, but it had the original seats. The very first week I found a used Yamaha that had the high end adjustable seats with armrests. The seats make a huge difference. After riding the rental cart for 20 to 30 minutes, I felt like I needed to get off and rest. The cart with the upgraded seats I sometimes feel I could ride it all day and be comfortable. I would ride from most anywhere in TV to anywhere else in TV by cart as long as travel time is not an issue, and that includes once they open up the trails and bridges to/from the Southern Oaks area.