[Jimmydoodlebug]

I don't want to hijack this thread, but here goes.

I don't understand why new golf carts are so expensive. We recently bought a new Yamaha gas engine two seater with upgraded seats and it cost us around $14,500 out the door.

We paid for seat belts, which are a necessity but not usually included. There are no airbags. There is no air conditioner. There are no windshield wipers. There aren't even any doors!

Jenkins Hyundai is advertising 10 Accents for $14,960. They have air conditioning. They have doors. They have radios. They have seat belts. They even have windshield wipers! They're street legal and if you wanted to you could drive one to Alaska and back with no worries.

I just don't see how a little golf cart could cost as much.

[jimbo2012]

You can go outside the bubble and be amazed how much cheaper they are.

these carts should sell for $7500.

just google new ones, that speaks volumes for how they overcharge here.

[Walter123]

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[biker1]

In my Village, it is probably 90% gas, perhaps a bit higher. I know several people who replaced electric carts with gas carts. I don't know anyone who has gone the other way.

Originally Posted by CWGUY

Wait a minute... don't listen to people that drive gas but listen to someone who sells batteries for electric carts???? Certainly no conflict there. I was also told 95% when I bought. Don't know if that's true, but I'll bet it is closer than 60%.

P.S. If you plug in at a store, restaurant, postal station etc. to get home.... it's called theft!

[biker1]

Where did you buy it? I bought my Yamaha at Carts and Clubs in Ocala and it is was much less than that and has the really nice high backed seats and several other goodies.

Originally Posted by Jimmydoodlebug

I don't want to hijack this thread, but here goes.

I don't understand why new golf carts are so expensive. We recently bought a new Yamaha gas engine two seater with upgraded seats and it cost us around $14,500 out the door.

We paid for seat belts, which are a necessity but not usually included. There are no airbags. There is no air conditioner. There are no windshield wipers. There aren't even any doors!

Jenkins Hyundai is advertising 10 Accents for $14,960. They have air conditioning. They have doors. They have radios. They have seat belts. They even have windshield wipers! They're street legal and if you wanted to you could drive one to Alaska and back with no worries.

I just don't see how a little golf cart could cost as much.

[biker1]

No concern for the environment? Anyone who thinks that a gas golf cart, which by the way gets 50 MPG, is going to have any impact on the environment has no appreciation for the scope of world wide energy usage and has probably never been outside the country to major metro areas such as Beijing, Sao Paulo, Rio, London, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Mumbai, as I have. Or even LA and NY in this country. Virtually everything you buy gets transported by a diesel engine. Unless you are living off the land, you consume energy and lots of it.

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Yes they are quieter than the older ones, but they are still noisy, drive one.

oh and they stink.

There is a distinct vibration from the noisy motor,

If you have no concern for the environment and like noise smell with vibration let us know how it goes.

I can play 36 holes of golf have dinner lunch & breakfast, never plugged my cart into any power for 3 1/2 years.

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[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by biker1

No concern for the environment? Anyone who thinks that a gas golf cart, which by the way gets 50 MPG, is going to have any impact on the environment has no appreciation for the scope of world wide energy usage and has probably never been outside the country to major metro areas such as Beijing, Sao Paulo, Rio, London, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Mumbai, as I have. Or even LA and NY in this country. Virtually everything you buy gets transported by a diesel engine. Unless you are living off the land, you consume energy and lots of it.

May I add they also don't think about how that electric is generated. Some think it comes from a hamster on a wheel. Others are convinced it comes from a hamster and worry about the effect of "Hamster Flatulence" on Global Warming.

[Moderator]

Reminder...the topic is about pricing golf carts.

Please feel free to start another thread about gas vs electric or environmental concerns.

Moderator

[Don Deliz]

Originally Posted by BK001

Great question -- I am wondering the same thing since a pre-owned golf cart is next on my list (after the house closing this Friday).

I posted an ad in Thevillages news selling 2008 Clib Car precedent two seater and s 2009 Club Car 4 seater DS. No longer need two carts so buying a new cart. You can buy both for $6100.

[Jodie8740]

Originally Posted by adichiara

can anymore tell me where I can go, like bluebook for cars, to find out the value of a 2003 yamaha electric 4 seat golf cart. thanks

We have a gas golf cart for sale.


Jojo8740@live.com

[Peggylee]

You could ask to have the cart inspected. Not sure if The Villages Golf Cars offers this or not. I know I see different trucks for repairs roaming around. I have always dealt with Scott at the Colony location. I trust him completely, call and ask him he would send you in the right direction.

[graciegirl]

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[Walter123]

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[PoolBrews]

I recently sold my electric cart and purchased a rebuilt 2013 Yamaha gas cart. The electric came with the house.

1 month here and it needed new batteries ($650) - couldn't even make it to Lake Sumter and back from Lopez. The new batteries were awesome - could easily drive to Brownwood from Lopez, play 18, and drive back with only 25% battery gone.

3 months later, the F/R switch went - I replaced it myself at a cost of $130.

1 year later, and the controller went! This was expensive!! $900.

I was afraid that the charger would go next (another $500), or the motor itself, so I sold it. Although I did love the quiet, smooth ride... I didn't like the thought that I couldn't trust this particular cart

For anyone looking, I found a guy that offers rebuilt 2013 Yamaha gas golf carts at a great price. It offers the high speed gear, has the larger mag wheels, a 12v receptacle, Sunbrella roll up shades, choice of dash color, bolstered seats in ANY color you want (mine are Tangerine and Navy Blue), and painted ANY color you want (he does the painting himself - mine is Candy Tangerine). It comes with a 1 year warranty... and he charges $6,000 for all this!! My cart looks fantastic (I'm a Bears fan), and took about 2 weeks to get. The business is called Custom Cart Creations & More - Billy is the owner (352) 551-4549.

[OhioBuckeye]

$500. for golf cart batteries oh I bet it's more like $800.+ for golf cart batteries. Personally I have a gas cart which I'm glad I got. The only bad thing with a gas cart is, they're are loud. My gas cart gets 200+ mi. per gal. It's better to put 7 or $8. of gas in it once a week or 2 than to have to fork out $800.+ dollars every 5 yrs. Just my opinion!