[PJ_Smiley]

Originally Posted by KYtoTV2021

TV does not have any special engine. They all come standard.

I did not say the Yamaha engine was different. Yamaha installs a different transmission with different gearing in the golf carts they sell to The Villages Golf Cars.

[DAVES]

As perhaps, always, I am confused and proud to see it. Posts, I've bought all our golf carts from xxxxxx. We are here going on ten years. We are here full time and use our golf cart mostly every day. Before buying I did a lot of reading. Stuff like expected life, ride etc. We do not have an odometer.
Far as I know all the Yamahas have an hour gauge. My rough guess based on our use our golf cart will need an engine rebuild after 20 years. The tires, we went for the 10 inch tires which spin less for the same distance, and are more suited to use on roads than the 8 inch tires. we have not yet worn out the original tires.

Special engine? Special transmission? They are an assemblage of off the shelf parts.

[Keefelane66]

Originally Posted by Dorebea

Do new golf cars ordered through The Villages Golf Car stores sell at MSRP or is the price negotiable (like buying a new car)?

Thx,
First Time Golf Car Buyer

Let us know how you make out dealing with VGC

[Ubieland]

You can negotiate the price of your golf cart at Village Discount Golf Cards located at 16330 S US Highway 441, Summerfield. Last year, we bought our cart from them and I negotiated the asking price considerably. You do get more cart for your money plus they make house calls. That's a big plus.

[Ubieland]

Originally Posted by Dorebea

Do new golf cars ordered through The Villages Golf Car stores sell at MSRP or is the price negotiable (like buying a new car)?

Thx,
First Time Golf Car Buyer

You can negotiate the price of your golf cart at Village Discount Golf Cards located at 16330 S US Highway 441, Summerfield. Last year, we bought our cart from them and I negotiated the asking price considerably. You do get more cart for your money plus they make house calls. That's a big plus.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

Originally Posted by Dorebea

Do new golf cars ordered through The Villages Golf Car stores sell at MSRP or is the price negotiable (like buying a new car)?

Thx,
First Time Golf Car Buyer

😂😂😂. Uh no. You want it you pay it.

[rogerk]

You can shop and possibly get a lower price; especially if you want a reconditioned cart. Been there done that, not this time. Unlike a new car, today they sell new cars at over MSRP. If you buy At Villages Golf Cars you can get service and a free loaner. IMHO, like everything in life, you generally get what you pay for. There is no right or wrong answer, you need to do what you're comfortable with. Just learn what you do and do not get if you buy off campus. Only you can decide if it is worth the difference.

[Laurawilcox]

Responding to a previous post that said that the transmission and gear in the Yamaha is different in the one sold to the villages. In what way please? Thank you.

[DonnaNi4os]

When I bought mine I was told that what you see on the tag is what you pay, no negotiation

[PJ_Smiley]

Originally Posted by Laurawilcox

Responding to a previous post that said that the transmission and gear in the Yamaha is different in the one sold to the villages. In what way please? Thank you.

I don't know specifics regarding The Villages Golf Cars, but I can state some generalities re: transmission gears:

Performance gears have been around forever in many different applications, like racing. However, they only made it into the golf car market in recent years. Performance gears not only include those designed for low torque, high speed applications, but also encompass those gear sets designed for high torque and low speed.

Since golf cars have a fixed gear set in a non-shiftable configuration (the differential), you have to choose a performance gear set wisely. Be sure to select the proper gears for your intended application, taking into consideration the terrain.

Most golf cars have a factory installed gear set (gas and electric) of about 12.5:1 ratio(the motor turns 12.5 times for each rotation of the drive wheel). This is a moderate gear ratio that provides reasonable speed (14 mph) for golf course use and adequate torque to pull up steep hills with 800 lbs of people & golf bags. If you install an 8:1 gear ratio, for instance, in a car that previously had a 12.5:1 ratio, it would increase the top end speed from about 14 mph up to approximately 20 mph. If you install a 6:1 ratio gear set, your top end speed would increase up to just shy of 27 mph.

[SHIBUMI]

Originally Posted by Dorebea

Do new golf cars ordered through The Villages Golf Car stores sell at MSRP or is the price negotiable (like buying a new car)?

Thx,
First Time Golf Car Buyer

In my early years in the golf business, I was treated to visits to the EZ GO and later Club Car facilities in Augusta Georgia. Very impressive viewing to see cars made up from scratch then have 50-60 come off the assembly line in one day.

In both cases we were brought into a room, and the speaker banged on the desk to get our attention. He said, What you are seeing are GOLF CARS, NOT GOLF CARTS. Golf carts are things you push and pull and golf cars are vehicles that are driven, remember that for the rest of your life. I did.

You correctly used the term golf car and I salute you, many are rookies of the proper terminology. Here is what I can tell you about golf cars in a nutshell...

Club Car is the best made golf car, but, not in gas, only in electric
Yamaha is the best made gas golf car and now quieter
EZ Go is the cheap guy on the block..lower quality, better off with electric here too

the motors on electrics will last almost forever, less moving parts, you may change batteries every 5 years but thats it. longer lasting than gas cars as you can tell form used gas cars being advertised 5-6 years old

In any case, get good seats, EL Tigre, look it up online, are the best and most comfortable and the most expensive but it is your body, treat it well

hopefully, some of this helps, you are to be commended for being accurate on your terminology, when your talking with someone who uses the term golf cart, just sigh and realize that most people are not educated in this area, just let it go and make them feel right.

Prices are not competitive right now.......you have to shop around, I had to wait 3 months for mine and there was very little custom on it, more custom more wait time, I added seats once I got it, EL TIGRE has an installer on the property which is included in the price.

again I hope this helps, good luck

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by Ubieland

You can negotiate the price of your golf cart at Village Discount Golf Cards located at 16330 S US Highway 441, Summerfield. Last year, we bought our cart from them and I negotiated the asking price considerably. You do get more cart for your money plus they make house calls. That's a big plus.

The cars at Village Discount Carts are used, not new. They cannot sell new Yamaha cars.

[Laker14]

Originally Posted by Rich Iwaszko

In my early years in the golf business, I was treated to visits to the EZ GO and later Club Car facilities in Augusta Georgia. Very impressive viewing to see cars made up from scratch then have 50-60 come off the assembly line in one day.

In both cases we were brought into a room, and the speaker banged on the desk to get our attention. He said, What you are seeing are GOLF CARS, NOT GOLF CARTS. Golf carts are things you push and pull and golf cars are vehicles that are driven, remember that for the rest of your life. I did.

You correctly used the term golf car and I salute you, many are rookies of the proper terminology. Here is what I can tell you about golf cars in a nutshell...

Club Car is the best made golf car, but, not in gas, only in electric
Yamaha is the best made gas golf car and now quieter
EZ Go is the cheap guy on the block..lower quality, better off with electric here too

the motors on electrics will last almost forever, less moving parts, you may change batteries every 5 years but thats it. longer lasting than gas cars as you can tell form used gas cars being advertised 5-6 years old

In any case, get good seats, EL Tigre, look it up online, are the best and most comfortable and the most expensive but it is your body, treat it well

hopefully, some of this helps, you are to be commended for being accurate on your terminology, when your talking with someone who uses the term golf cart, just sigh and realize that most people are not educated in this area, just let it go and make them feel right.

Prices are not competitive right now.......you have to shop around, I had to wait 3 months for mine and there was very little custom on it, more custom more wait time, I added seats once I got it, EL TIGRE has an installer on the property which is included in the price.

again I hope this helps, good luck

I just has this very conversation about "cars" vs. "carts" with my visiting grandson. I showed him my push "cart". Then he looked at me and asked me why, if this is so, I always refer to the "car" as a "cart"...I told him that it's just "sloppy English "...and it is, but so what?
I absolutely agree with you on the seats. I wish I'd known that when I bought my Yamaha gas cart. My butt gets pretty tired after a long commute to Lopez, 4 hours of golf, and then the commute home.

[SHIBUMI]

Originally Posted by Laker14

I just has this very conversation about "cars" vs. "carts" with my visiting grandson. I showed him my push "cart". Then he looked at me and asked me why, if this is so, I always refer to the "car" as a "cart"...I told him that it's just "sloppy English "...and it is, but so what?
I absolutely agree with you on the seats. I wish I'd known that when I bought my Yamaha gas cart. My butt gets pretty tired after a long commute to Lopez, 4 hours of golf, and then the commute home.

Your grandson is a very intelligent boy, must be in the dna, but, sloppy English is okay when you get old, bad habit when you are young...

[Topspinmo]

Depends on options and quality of seats. Cheaper usually means cheaper made options/accessories or lack of. I willing to bet nobody in villages buys basic golf cart. Village ready cart makes price go way up.