[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by fred53

Why do you want to know?

Fred, what does it matter? It's not "big brother" trying to spy on you, it's a simple, non-confrontational question from a person probably just trying to find out what most Villagers do to help guide him/her in an informed direction.

By the way, we have 1 small SUV and 2 carts.

[CFrance]

We could never get by with one car. One of us volunteers off campus. We have two cars and no cart. I'm lobbying for a cart, but only to use for golf. And I'm not getting anywhere with it, either!

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

GE, very sorry to hear of your loss, please take care. We will be thinking about you.

I assumed correctly over on Three Word Sentences. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Don't do anything yet. Keep both cars for now. They say after losing a spouse, you should not make big changes for a couple of years.

At end of a year, at least, you'll probably know if keeping both cars is working out. I personally would like having the option both cars would afford.

Take care, GE.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Trayderjoe

Note: Our golf cart is a 2-seater.

Do you take your dogs in your golf cart, and if you do, how do you attach their harnesses?

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

... Unfortunately my wife passed 5 days ago. ...

Please accept my sympathy.

[Miles42]

We down sized to one. Found it to be a big mistake

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Doesn't Home Depot rent their trucks by the hour or something like that? I think I would rent than own a truck. Actually, never did own a truck but I did own an SUV when I lived in NJ.



Hubby and I were seasonal in TV for several years. We did not own a golf cart and only had one car for the three months per year we were in TV. That worked very well for us so we knew when we became full time here in TV that one car would be just fine for us.



We are full time now in TV and have one car and one golf cart. It has worked so well for us. When the golf cart goes in for service, Gordon's gives us a loaner. Lexus will give us a loaner car if we need to leave the car over night for service. Other than that, I can't think of a reason why we would need two cars. Now that I've said that in writing, I'm sure the time will arise.

There are guys who own trucks and there are truck guys, I'm the latter. Owning a truck not only gives me mobility but also self sufficiency for any task I may want to do. Hauling, towing, off roading etc. and pickup trucks have the highest residual value of any vehicle out there. Why ? Because they are so useful and never go out of style.
Full disclosure, I'm not your typical Villager. I do for myself and never hire anyone, for anything. Never have, never will.

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Miles42

We down sized to one. Found it to be a big mistake

https://www.carvana.com/

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Do you take your dogs in your golf cart, and if you do, how do you attach their harnesses?

We have a golden retriever that we routinely take to the Atlas dog park in our cart. He sits between us with no problem, except for the ride back home. My right leg gets saturated with drool [emoji15]

[Kathrynsews]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Along those lines, despite the risk, I'll ask everyone their opinion. I have one full size SUV (Buick Enclave) and one convertible, as well as a golf cart. Unfortunately my wife passed 5 days ago. The SUV is great for moving stuff and long distance drives to family in NC. The convertible is fun around here. How many would keep the SUV, how many would keep the convertible, and how many would keep both? Assume cost is not an issue. Thanks

I am so very sorry for your loss. I agree with others, assuming cost is not an issue, wait. Your heart will tell you what to do.

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Along those lines, despite the risk, I'll ask everyone their opinion. I have one full size SUV (Buick Enclave) and one convertible, as well as a golf cart. Unfortunately my wife passed 5 days ago. The SUV is great for moving stuff and long distance drives to family in NC. The convertible is fun around here. How many would keep the SUV, how many would keep the convertible, and how many would keep both? Assume cost is not an issue. Thanks

Sorry for your deep loss. I would wait 6 months or so. You'll know what to do then. Take care.

[Vladimir]

Consider your needs and individual schedules before you decide. We have two cars and a golf cart and mostly use the cars due to our individual needs. Keep the two cars for a while and see how your life routine evolves before deciding. Also...

Do you like to ride in a golf cart in the rain or when its cold? Or when it is really hot?
Will you be traveling longer distances (more than 3- 5 miles) in TV on a regular basis
Will you be traveling outside TV a lot?
Are you always in a hurry or late to get to your destination?
Car insurance is relatively cheap here but are costs an issue?

[Henryk]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Along those lines, despite the risk, I'll ask everyone their opinion. I have one full size SUV (Buick Enclave) and one convertible, as well as a golf cart. Unfortunately my wife passed 5 days ago. The SUV is great for moving stuff and long distance drives to family in NC. The convertible is fun around here. How many would keep the SUV, how many would keep the convertible, and how many would keep both? Assume cost is not an issue. Thanks

I'm sorry for your loss. My condolences.

[Henryk]

We had a car (his) and a pickup (mine). Was handy in Massachusetts, but no room for it here. Now one car and one cart. I love the cart and put 100 miles a month on it.

If you choose to get a cart, get insurance SEPARATE from home insurance.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Vladimir

Consider your needs and individual schedules before you decide. We have two cars and a golf cart and mostly use the cars due to our individual needs. Keep the two cars for a while and see how your life routine evolves before deciding. Also...

Do you like to ride in a golf cart in the rain or when its cold? Or when it is really hot?
Will you be traveling longer distances (more than 3- 5 miles) in TV on a regular basis
Will you be traveling outside TV a lot?
Are you always in a hurry or late to get to your destination?
Car insurance is relatively cheap here but are costs an issue?

Here is your answer, OP!