[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Scott O

And what will be the replacement costs for lithium? Does anyone know? Just curious..

That would vary I assume depending on many factors however on my Atomic they claim it was $3500 and claim 10 year life which I highly doubt. Like buying a Jaguar over a Honda you don't usually make the decision based only on the cost per mile or per gallon.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

From Fenney to Brownwood it's a 10 minute drive using the back roads. When the Turnpike bridge is open it will take about 30 minutes in a golf car. In many cases, but not all, the distance is much shorter in a car vs a golf cart and can easily take 3 times as long to get to the destination.

Considering 301 and Warm Springs are the only way to get over the turnpike I'm wondering what backroads you're taking.

[Mustagotlost]

I think they make 12 volt lithiumion batteries. Expensive. I will try converting when my Trojan 8 volt wear out.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

Considering 301 and Warm Springs are the only way to get over the turnpike I'm wondering what backroads you're taking.

301 to the back roads. it's exactly 4-1/2 miles from my house in Fenney.

[Villagesgal]

To each his own. We bought an electric par car when we got here in 2001, it was a lemon, died all the time, in the shop more than in our garage. Then bought a gas Yamaha, 17 years later still own it, no Jerks, no smell and very quiet. Runs and runs, no problems. Regular maintenance once a year, new battery every 3 or 4 years. I'm sold on Yamaha gas carts. If you're light on the gas pedal, it won't jerk start. As I said, to each his own. Enjoy whatever cart you own and let others enjoy theirs.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Regor

I don't know, but will tell you 2029 (Ezgo 8 year warranty) or 2032 (Samsung says they should last 12 years).

Better than replacing the belt on my quiet tech every 2,000 miles.

Two friends of mine have had there clutch on their Quiet Tech Yamaha's go out back in November. Clubs and Carts says they can't get parts till March!! No loaners from that dealer.

Should, could, and would. Should be will, shall, last.

You’re friends lack of knowledge or unwilling figure out how centrifugal clutch works caused the clutch/belt failure.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Craig Vernon

Do they have charging stations in the squares or out and about for electric carts? I have driven gas and electric the electric slowed down quite a bit after 18 holes on the way home.

Why is it that people that drive electric vehichles expect free charging stations when their batteries get low, but people that drive gas vehichles don't expect free gas when their tanks get low?

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

301 to the back roads. it's exactly 4-1/2 miles from my house in Fenney.

I’m assuming you mean Clay Drain to Signature. Not sure how that’s any more advantageous than taking Meggison. And depending on the time of day you’re on 301 and the Turnpike, the traffic is a pain.

[kathyspear]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Why is it that people that drive electric vehichles expect free charging stations when their batteries get low, but people that drive gas vehichles don't expect free gas when their tanks get low?

Poster didn't ask about FREE charging stations, just "charging stations". The charging stations installed across the country for electric cars were, I believe, free to use when first installed but require payment now.

kathy

[Seve1]

Each to their own,

[J1ceasar]

Do what does it cost to tune gas?

[jojo]

25000 miles on my electric cart and never came close to losing a charge. I am interested in lithium batteries if we get a new cart. Definitely will go with electric - love the quiet smooth starts and stops.

[Garywt]

I am a gas guy, have 2. The new one is great, no jerkiness, no bad smells and goes forever. The older one does have a smell to it but not bad. As for miles, come visit me and see how you do. To go from Mulberry Plaza, down to Brownwood, shoot over to Morse Blvd, over the new bridge, head back op Morse, take a ride on Moyer Loop, make a stop at Target and now through Spanish Springs, zip over to Lowe’s and back again and then to near Mulberry again and see how far you get. Oh and don’t forget you want the entertainment at Brownwood so you are off again. Not going to make it in an electric but I can do it everyday thus the reason I like gas.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I was just going to say that. I wanted to say it first. Waaaaa.

Been here for fifteen years, the only golf carts sitting motionless along the paths are electric.

Please when you are older, do not look to be so "green" you are stuck motionless and have to rely on someone driving a gas vehicle to drag your buns home.

Now that's not true.......the bulk of the carts picked up by service are gas carts. The Villages Golf carts has free pickup for their carts and a few in our neighborhood need that. More moving parts, more parts for failure in gas carts. Two ladies pulled into our driveway this morning to turn around, couldn't back up. Pushed them back and it went forward fine. There was a cart in the grass near Eisenhower, Yamaha F1, I asked if he needed help, he said no AAA was on their way. Having said that, electrics also break down but gas is not perfect. Most drive gas because of fear.....and those days are over.

[Bilyclub]

This is an argument that will never be settled here. Out on the streets there is no argument. The majority of the carts are gas.