[lawgolfer]

Originally Posted by BPRICE1234

I'm still overwhelmed with buying a golf cart. Gas or electric is fine w me. My issue is the villages didn't even have a cart less than 12k and most 20k.
Here is my question, should I just find a used cart, 6k to 8k just to get on the course and learn more for the future?

The new carts that are 10k and under look awesome but I worry about quality and service.

Any help appreciated.

I have seen some interesting used carts. What is more important miles or hours? Is there a rule of thumb per year?

You'l get a hundred replies and a hundred opinions.

The best move you can make is to take a pleasant 30 minute drive through "old" Florida to Webster to Country Power and buy a new Yamaha. You'll get a great cart with a warranty and a great price. You can plan on saving in the area of $3K over buying from The Villages.

Country Power will deliver the cart for no charge. When it is time for the first service, which Yamaha requires be done at the dealership, Country Power will pick up the cart at your house and return it for no charge. When it is time for the usual service, probably once/year, it will do that at your house. Country Power has a truck and serviceman working in The Villages several days each week.

You will deal with very pleasant people who do business in an old-fashioned, small-town way. In addition their store, a converted old feed and grain warehouse, is a real kick to see.

[Road Apple]

Try Wholesale Golf Carts on 441. Ask for Chase (owner). Great prices, great service. We have purchased two there…and will do it again.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by BPRICE1234

I'm still overwhelmed with buying a golf cart. Gas or electric is fine w me. My issue is the villages didn't even have a cart less than 12k and most 20k.
Here is my question, should I just find a used cart, 6k to 8k just to get on the course and learn more for the future?

The new carts that are 10k and under look awesome but I worry about quality and service.

Any help appreciated.

I have seen some interesting used carts. What is more important miles or hours? Is there a rule of thumb per year?

An electric golf cart has fewer parts than a gas cart so is inherently more reliable. An electric golf cart has a lower center of gravity so it won't overturn as easily as a gas cart. It handles better on turns. An electric golf cart is less expensive to operate and repair. an E-cart is quieter. With a GAS golf cart you are always SMELLING and handling gas cans, gas hoses, and waiting in lines at gas stations. And finally, (for those that care) an Electric golf cart is better for the ENVIRONMENT.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by mkjelenbaas

DO NOT BUY FROM THE VILLAGES!! Save thousands by going outside the bubble and get a “traveling company” come to your home for maintenance check up every year and save there also!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!

You know, I believed this. My cart was having trouble moving - I'd hit the gas and nothing would happen. This occurred more and more often, til one day it just refused to go at all. While I was in the middle of the road. I had to push it into a parking lot and get it towed home. Called a guy who came and insisted it was a volt regulator, and that my battery was dead. So $200+ later, I had a new volt regulator, the battery was charged, and it seemed to work fine until a week later, when it started doing the same behaviors.

Called him after a couple of months of this delayed acceleration. He came and said this time it was the rear bushings. So he replaced them, for around $150.

Worked more or less fine, but then it started happening again. I got fed up and gave in and went to The Villages Golf Carts. They told me both front AND rear bushings were cracked, they replaced them all. They also tightened something on the throttle that had come loose, which might have been contributing to this problem.

Everything works great now. Yes their prices are nuts. But I'm paying for peace of mind. While they had my golf cart, I had one of theirs. Free loaners to anyone who has to leave their vehicle for the day. And if you bought the cart there, you get priority service and quicker appointments during the busy season.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

An electric golf cart has fewer parts than a gas cart so is inherently more reliable. An electric golf cart has a lower center of gravity so it won't overturn as easily as a gas cart. It handles better on turns. An electric golf cart is less expensive to operate and repair. an E-cart is quieter. With a GAS golf cart you are always SMELLING and handling gas cans, gas hoses, and waiting in lines at gas stations. And finally, (for those that care) an Electric golf cart is better for the ENVIRONMENT.

That might all be true, however it doesn't answer the question he was asking.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

An electric golf cart has fewer parts than a gas cart so is inherently more reliable. An electric golf cart has a lower center of gravity so it won't overturn as easily as a gas cart. It handles better on turns. An electric golf cart is less expensive to operate and repair. an E-cart is quieter. With a GAS golf cart you are always SMELLING and handling gas cans, gas hoses, and waiting in lines at gas stations. And finally, (for those that care) an Electric golf cart is better for the ENVIRONMENT.

One BIG thing to worry about when buying a USED GAS cart is that the previous owner MAY have "jacked up" the governor so that the engine will RPM at a greater rate than they were designed for. This allowed them to travel at 30 or even 40 MPH. When they sell the vehicle, they dial that governor back to normal. There are many modified USED golf carts running around The Villages (I would guess 50%). The Police don't seem to worry too much about golf cart speeding. The high RPMs of these engines runs excessive raw gasoline through the engine, which hurts the engine and usually the 2ND OWNER then must pay for the engine overhaul.
..........I would advise all potential USED golf cart buyers to sit in a yard near a street that has a lot of Golf Cart traffic and notice the loud sound of MOST (50%) of the passing Carts. Then, after the cart goes by about 40ft, the exhaust gas (And SMELL) will become apparent on a non-windy day.
........Because of this practice, I would advise BUYING an electric golf cart or a NEW Cart.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

That might all be true, however it doesn't answer the question he was asking.

I don't understand that comment because in their Post #1, they specifically asked for information about new and used ELECTRIC OR GAS golf carts.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

An electric golf cart has fewer parts than a gas cart so is inherently more reliable. An electric golf cart has a lower center of gravity so it won't overturn as easily as a gas cart. It handles better on turns. An electric golf cart is less expensive to operate and repair. an E-cart is quieter. With a GAS golf cart you are always SMELLING and handling gas cans, gas hoses, and waiting in lines at gas stations. And finally, (for those that care) an Electric golf cart is better for the ENVIRONMENT.

Singing same old song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1HggcfnHpo

[4$ALE]

Just in case anyone is interested...... I love some fresh green beans! I just don't talk about them everyday. lol

What is the real meaning of obsession?
When someone is obsessed, they've lost control of their feelings about the object of their obsession. The adjective obsessed is often used to simply mean "very interested," but when someone is truly obsessed, their interest has become compulsive, and they've begun to lose control over it.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

That might all be true.....

Don't give him that much credit, much of it is not true.

[firefighter4u]

Originally Posted by Nana2Teddy

Who do you recommend for a traveling cart maintenance company please? We aren’t impressed with The Villages Golf Car stores service departments. TIA!

Willies just did our cart. I'd hire them again.

[PoolBrews]

Originally Posted by Rocksnap

Evolution carts apparently are not well built. You must go over them with a fine tooth comb looking for loose fasteners and wiring hanging about. As there have been many reports of those issues. Then you need to worry about service, getting parts on them. With some owners waiting months for simple parts. For now, I’ll stick to tried and true Yamaha.

"Apparently"? So, you don't own one or have personal experience? I assume you are getting your info from Facebook, or some online site. If I go to the Yamaha or Club Car sites on FB, I see nothing but horror stories for those carts as well. Like any online site, folks that have an issue are the vast majority that post - those that don't are out enjoying their cart.

I'm an engineer. Evolutions are built just as well as my old Yamaha Drive 2. The frame has a lifetime warranty and is far stronger than the frame on my Yamaha. The roof is made from much heavier material. Like any cart, there will be a small percentage of issues with a new cart. It's all in the dealer when buying Evolution. If you go with t a good dealer, you won't have an issue.

Talk to others here in The Villages that actually own an Evolution D5 and see what their opinion is, and who they bought from before making such a broad statement.

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by 4$ALE

Just in case anyone is interested...... I love some fresh green beans! I just don't talk about them everyday. lol

What is the real meaning of obsession?
When someone is obsessed, they've lost control of their feelings about the object of their obsession. The adjective obsessed is often used to simply mean "very interested," but when someone is truly obsessed, their interest has become compulsive, and they've begun to lose control over it.

So well said and on point.

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by PoolBrews

"Apparently"? So, you don't own one or have personal experience? I assume you are getting your info from Facebook, or some online site. If I go to the Yamaha or Club Car sites on FB, I see nothing but horror stories for those carts as well. Like any online site, folks that have an issue are the vast majority that post - those that don't are out enjoying their cart.

I'm an engineer. Evolutions are built just as well as my old Yamaha Drive 2. The frame has a lifetime warranty and is far stronger than the frame on my Yamaha. The roof is made from much heavier material. Like any cart, there will be a small percentage of issues with a new cart. It's all in the dealer when buying Evolution. If you go with t a good dealer, you won't have an issue.

Talk to others here in The Villages that actually own an Evolution D5 and see what their opinion is, and who they bought from before making such a broad statement.

I've had my evolution about a year and no breakdowns. Time will tell but so far so good.

[islandtiempo]

Purchase one from an authorized dealer out of state & ship it. You can buy a factory new stripped down model & modify much cheaper than buying it from a dealer here. Why by used when a stripped down new model will have a warranty?