[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by JeepsterGlenn

It looks like Walmart (ChinaMart) is helping China unload old technology golf carts. These are not built for Villages needs and will end up costing significant money later for accessories and battery replacements.

If you want the flexibility to travel anywhere in the expanding Villages community, it is currently safer to select a gas engine cart for now. The lithium carts are getting better but you will be stuck if the battery runs out while you are traveling long distance to the new areas of the Villages! My gas golf cart goes 300 miles on a tank and I only fill it once a month..

Electric carts have many advantages....less noise.......lower center of gravity.....WAY quicker acceleration and braking due to the lower center of gravity.........never needs SMELLY gas.......range is fine for 90% of users trips here..........MUCH more reliable engine......saves time by NOT driving around for SMELLY gas.
........Plus you are saving the planet AND giving our enemies like Russia and Saudi Arabia less US money.
.........Basically, the oil and gas era is OVER!

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Electric carts have many advantages....less noise.......lower center of gravity.....WAY quicker acceleration and braking due to the lower center of gravity.........never needs SMELLY gas.......range is fine for 90% of users trips here..........MUCH more reliable engine......saves time by NOT driving around for SMELLY gas.
........Plus you are saving the planet AND giving our enemies like Russia and Saudi Arabia less US money.
.........Basically, the oil and gas era is OVER!

It’s like Groundhog Day.

[dougawhite]

I read every reply so far and nobody answered the height question that the OP posed. Attached is a list of nearly all Villages MMP tunnels and their center and edge heights. There are a few with center heights below 82" and there are many with edge heights below 82"!

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by dougawhite

I read every reply so far and nobody answered the height question that the OP posed. Attached is a list of nearly all Villages MMP tunnels and their center and edge heights. There are a few with center heights below 82" and there are many with edge heights below 82"!

Sorry, I'll try to do better next time.

Originally Posted by Bill14564

We shied away from a few models because of the tunnels. The District has information on tunnel heights:

- Two tunnels have a center height of 82"; this cart would have a hard time making it through those tunnels.
- Most tunnels have a side height less than 82"; this cart would need to hug the center to make it through those.
- Two tunnels are listed with a center height of 70" which is likely a typo since it means I could not walk through them without hitting my head

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by JeepsterGlenn

It looks like Walmart (ChinaMart) is helping China unload old technology golf carts. These are not built for Villages needs and will end up costing significant money later for accessories and battery replacements.

If you want the flexibility to travel anywhere in the expanding Villages community, it is currently safer to select a gas engine cart for now. The lithium carts are getting better but you will be stuck if the battery runs out while you are traveling long distance to the new areas of the Villages! My gas golf cart goes 300 miles on a tank and I only fill it once a month..

If I were traveling long distances in The Villages I would take an automobile, not a Golf Buggy. I would use a Golf Buggy for SHORT distances.

[MorTech]

Good price $8k...cant tell if it has turn signals.
$8k is what you loose in rapid depreciation on those $23k golf carts

[Normal]

Country Village Power in Inverness sells new Yamaha Drive 2 Quiet Techs for about 12k. Why buy a Chinese electric cart?

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I have not seen any questioned personally, however I believe the "rules" are turf tires are required, and these tires typically have TURF printed on the sidewalls.

When I had tires that came with my ‘09 Yamaha replaced the tire guy told me that all the tires on ten inch wheels were actually high speed highway tires for trailers. The design inflation spec is 25 psi but for golf course use to use 20 psi, in deference to the turf.
The advertised Colman cart at WalMart specified it has “off road” tires. It is electric, so it is a heavyweight too.

[4$ALE]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

It’s like Groundhog Day.

Or maybe "One flew over the cuckoo's nest" - but it does get old.

[Normal]

Originally Posted by JoMar

And serviced by.....???

We use Fairway
Mobile Golf Cart Repair In The Villages - Fairway Mobile!

[JGibson]

Would you really feel comfortable plugging this into an outlet in your garage?
If you do I hope you have good home insurance.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by MorTech

Good price $8k...cant tell if it has turn signals.

Not a problem or priority in TV!

[mrf0151]

I sat in the seat of this cart, and I am of average height. My knees were in my chin, so it is a very uncomfortable cart unless you are maybe five foot 9 or less. Then again if your too short your feet may not reach the pedals at all. Very poor design. I guess I am all too happy with my roomy and comfy Yamaha.

[frayedends]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Electric carts have many advantages....less noise.......lower center of gravity.....WAY quicker acceleration and braking due to the lower center of gravity.........never needs SMELLY gas.......range is fine for 90% of users trips here..........MUCH more reliable engine......saves time by NOT driving around for SMELLY gas.
........Plus you are saving the planet AND giving our enemies like Russia and Saudi Arabia less US money.
.........Basically, the oil and gas era is OVER!

As long as we have enough coal plants to generate the electricity.

[Michael G.]

Those Walmart golf carts states some assembly required.