[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by sportsbabe

I am selling 6 nicely used gas golf carts. I do every year. These are great buys on used rentals. ....prices from$4,500 - $5,500.

If you're not a paid sponsor, you shouldn't be offering these.

[dotti105]

Originally Posted by Fred R

Think carefully about purchasing an electric cart for use in an area the size of TV.. There isn't a week that goes by when I am in residence that I don't see an electric cart off the path since the battery died. The local Golf Cars Store told me that 95% of the sales are gas. Just something to keep in mind.

I think those are older statistics. The gas carts are more prevalent here since "the villages golf cars" carrys, and thus encourages more gas cart sales.

The electric carts with 6-8 volt batteries or better yet, 8-6volt batteries are very reliable and offer great range. Up to 60 miles on a charge.

Most stranded electric golf cart users are those that haven't bothered to find out how and when to charge their carts. Or how to check their voltage. Some are renters who were given no instructions on use of the gc that went with the home they rented.

My hubby and I each bought used electric carts when we arrived here. His for $2500 and mine for $6500. They have been great! Very reliable and no range problems for us!!

The important thing is to educate yourself!! Al look at lots of cars before you buy. Each brand had it's pros and cons.

[chuckinca]

Originally Posted by 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!

If reg gas costs around $2.00/gal you can get around 4 gals for $8; if you get 200+ miles per gal, 4 gals gets you 800 miles and you go the 800 miles in about a week in a cart that legally goes 20 MPH. Means you drive your cart 40 hours a week. Is that true?

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[biker1]

He doesn't get 200 miles per gallon. Typically, the number is 50+ miles per gallon.

Originally Posted by chuckinca

If reg gas costs around $2.00/gal you can get around 4 gals for $8; if you get 200+ miles per gal, 4 gals gets you 800 miles and you go the 800 miles in about a week in a cart that legally goes 20 MPH. Means you drive your cart 40 hours a week. Is that true?

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[THUNDERCHIEF]

A 2003 yamaha electric in good condition is worth no more than $ 2000 dollars, and that is if the batteries are not 3 or 4 years old. There is a source on the internet called balls out motors that has many used carts, and they will explain what to look for. I would not buy electris- batteries are 600 dollars or more.

[THUNDERCHIEF]

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[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by dotti105

I think those are older statistics. The gas carts are more prevalent here since "the villages golf cars" carrys, and thus encourages more gas cart sales.

The electric carts with 6-8 volt batteries or better yet, 8-6volt batteries are very reliable and offer great range. Up to 60 miles on a charge.

Most stranded electric golf cart users are those that haven't bothered to find out how and when to charge their carts. Or how to check their voltage. Some are renters who were given no instructions on use of the gc that went with the home they rented.

My hubby and I each bought used electric carts when we arrived here. His for $2500 and mine for $6500. They have been great! Very reliable and no range problems for us!!

The important thing is to educate yourself!! Al look at lots of cars before you buy. Each brand had it's pros and cons.

The Villages Golf cart store also "carries" and sells electric carts.

The fuss has much to do about environmental issues which I think are eclipsed by older people who need a dependable way to get there and back and not get stranded along the road in the heat. We had one of each for a long time, and finally abandoned the electric and got dependable gas.

We bought a used gas Yamaha nine years ago and it is still perking along. Our new gas cart is making it have an inferiority complex.

A fully loaded new cart is about 11K. A nicely equipped new cart is about 8K. A fancy schmancy old timey looking one with doors can be 20K...and they are beasts to try and play golf in with two ordinary people...and especially men....very tight. Electric cart batteries are about $600 to $1000 depending on how many batteries and they have to be replaced every three or four years depending on use.

[jimbo2012]

Sure they sell electric, go in one of their stores and they have ONE all they way in the back.

the salesmen immediately say don't buy them, they knock them as undependable etc.

I think you need to ask why?


Answer-------I think the margin of profit is greater on gas carts.

So the knock is all profit derived not usability.

As Dottie said they work fine, fact any can do a min of 45 miles on a charge, in 3.5 years I've been here only saw one towed.

So let's be honest, gas carts can break down and need to be towed once in while too!

How many hours can you sit in cart and drive in a day?

My butt would be sore after 40 miles.

When I tested my solar cart I used 3 different drivers to go the 73 miles on the test. we were all tired.

Most folks go 30 at most a day, some 10......

If you're concerned about battery longevity get lithium's they last 15 plus years never need water.

I still have not plugged my carts into shore power in 3.5 years. The solar always keeps it fully charged.

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Electric cart batteries are about $600 to $1000 depending on how many batteries and they have to be replaced every three or four years depending on use.

With solar they are $400-$700 due to the fed rebate

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[asianthree]

We bought a refurbished Yamaha in 2010 The only money that we put into it so far is having it tuned up every year runs like a champ. Bought a new gas Yamaha this year does have a better ride but old red is for the golf course and out in the rain. Carts and clubs says it will run many years more

[flyerguy]

Originally Posted by dotti105

I think those are older statistics. The gas carts are more prevalent here since "the villages golf cars" carrys, and thus encourages more gas cart sales.

The electric carts with 6-8 volt batteries or better yet, 8-6volt batteries are very reliable and offer great range. Up to 60 miles on a charge.

Most stranded electric golf cart users are those that haven't bothered to find out how and when to charge their carts. Or how to check their voltage. Some are renters who were given no instructions on use of the gc that went with the home they rented.

My hubby and I each bought used electric carts when we arrived here. His for $2500 and mine for $6500. They have been great! Very reliable and no range problems for us!!

The important thing is to educate yourself!! Al look at lots of cars before you buy. Each brand had it's pros and cons.

I agree. It is surprising how many electric cart owners don't know anymore than how to plug it in. Batteries do take more maintenance, but with proper PM they will last many problem free years and you don't need to be a certified technician to perform the procedures. There are plenty of places on the internet that will give you a complete tutorial on battery maintenance. Also, if you have one, read the Manual.