[bmarlo767]

I bought my golf cart in 2008 from grandma and grandpa's on 441, it was the first one they configured with 8 6volt batteries. I have never had a problem with distance with the cart. About 15 months ago I bought new batteries from Battery Boys on 466 and bought their top line batteries.
After a couple months I left my house in Charlotte drove down to Lake Deaton taking side trips into Osceola hills, Then drove Up to Spanish Springs
then to Walmart on 466 near 301. From there home to Charlotte. I still had charge left. I have no interest in buying a gas cart.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by 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.

Never said the fear went away. It still exists.

[UpNorth]

[QUOTE=graciegirl;1877798

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



Nice statement. And your source of proof is???

[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by allsport

Most of the fires in the garages in TV are caused by electric carts.

References?

[Dgizzi]

Originally Posted by JimJohnson

I see this discussion a lot and yesterday did a practical exercise. We took off from our home in Chitty Chatty, drove to Walgreens in Colony Plaza, then drove around our old neighborhood of Duval. Then we proceeded to the Brownwood Square, over the 44 Bridge to Megasen Road, on to Bradford and finally swung East to home in Chitty Chatty. Approx 22 miles and the cart/batteries are 3 years old. The Gauge dropped below half, so my guess would be about 15 miles remains on the batteries. We drive this cart at least once a day, every day, so no replacement is in site for now. For us, we will never buy another gas cart due to the jerkiness, smell and worst of all the noise.

We have no issues with a gas car. We bought a Yamaha 2020 and do not smell gas. We would never buy an electric car for the battery issues. Gas cars will last years and years with little to no maintenance. My husband has had one since 1977 he uses at his camper. But that is why they sell electric and gas. Too each his own. It’s easier to get gas from someone then a plug to charge your golf cart

[Regor]

Originally Posted by biker1

Every 2000 miles for a drive belt? Carts and Clubs replaced the belt in my 2014 for no cost because startups weren't as smooth as they should be. The new belt addressed the problem and it as about 20K miles on it. PM me if you want the part number.

Well lets see - I bought the 2017 Quiet Tech new. I drove it 7,900 miles and it was on it's 4th belt. Several of the guys in my golf group are having the same problem. Different belt than on the 2014.

I dumped that piece of Japanese junk.

[Regor]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

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

Been here 23 years and I find it hard to tell the difference between electric and gas if they aren't running. I have owned 5 carts in those years, 3 electric and 2 gas. I've had 2 carts towed home. Want to guess which ones?. Yup the gas.

50 mile range. ZERO matinance. No gas station runs. Time to dump the old and get with the new. Lithium Ion. Plugging it in is a lot easier than lifting the seat, using your credit card, trying not to overfill cause that gas stinks up the garage, checking the oil, etc.

[stanley]

Almost 8,000 miles on my 2018 gas Yamaha, with no problems at all. Bet It's still another 8,000 before I even need new tires

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Regor

Well lets see - I bought the 2017 Quiet Tech new. I drove it 7,900 miles and it was on it's 4th belt. Several of the guys in my golf group are having the same problem. Different belt than on the 2014.

I dumped that piece of Japanese junk.

Yep , I brought 2012 half supposedly had clutch problem. Got good deal less than half the 13K price with less than 800 miles and only year and half old. 15K miles later and the supposedly bad clutch still working like new.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Regor

Been here 23 years and I find it hard to tell the difference between electric and gas if they aren't running. I have owned 5 carts in those years, 3 electric and 2 gas. I've had 2 carts towed home. Want to guess which ones?. Yup the gas.

50 mile range. ZERO matinance. No gas station runs. Time to dump the old and get with the new. Lithium Ion. Plugging it in is a lot easier than lifting the seat, using your credit card, trying not to overfill cause that gas stinks up the garage, checking the oil, etc.

Can’t fill gas tank? You’re kidding right? There no golf cart that don’t need routine maintenance.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by 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.

That is very true. But contributing to that is that is what the virtual monopoly golf cart dealership in town pushes and carries the largest inventory of. Which came first the demand for gas or big money deals with Yamaha to sell large quantities of a single model for best quantity pricing and highest profits? They are after all the ONLY "on campus" golf cart accessible dealership(s). I'm sure THAT does have some effect on it. It's like Publix vs. a small bodega on a corner somewhere.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Two electrics, 6 years, one set at 21MPH and the other slightly higher. Did the 16.8 mile Brownwood Bridge run and used about 1/4 of available battery. We will test the range again after Water Lily opens but not sure how much time we will spend in the southern 400 after the novelty wears off.

What has to be done to an electric cart to "set at 21MPH or slightly higher"? Who does this setting of the speed?

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by red tail

You tube

Now why didn't I think of that? Seriously, there is no one in my household (hubby and myself) that is mechanically inclined to consider tinkering with the golf cart to make it go faster.

[biker1]

OK, thanks. By the way, they are made in Georgia.

Originally Posted by Regor

Well lets see - I bought the 2017 Quiet Tech new. I drove it 7,900 miles and it was on it's 4th belt. Several of the guys in my golf group are having the same problem. Different belt than on the 2014.

I dumped that piece of Japanese junk.

[biker1]

If you have the 10" Loadstars, keep them inflated to at least 26 PSI. Mine look like they will last at least 30K miles.

Originally Posted by stanley

Almost 8,000 miles on my 2018 gas Yamaha, with no problems at all. Bet It's still another 8,000 before I even need new tires