[Joe C.]

Started off with two 2 seater golf carts. Took up too much space in the garage. Sold them and got a Yamaha 4 seater (rear seats face backwards). My grandaughter LOVES riding in the back. I have a folding wooden frame that fits around the platform that is made by folding the backseat down. It's great for holding shopping goods whenever I go to the store. One time I bought twelve 1gallon cans of paint at Lowes and the golf cart handled them all with ease. My wife and I enjoy the 4 seater more so than the 2 seater. BTW, we don't golf, so we have no experiences on the golf course.

[Sjchandler1211]

We had a 4 seater facing forward built for 14k with all the bells and whistles. Gas powered and we love it! It is a little trickier to turn and park but we frequently have visitors and them riding backward was awful. Can't participate in conversations, etc. Wholesale Golf Carts on 441. We chose every option, colors, etc. Came with a warranty and free 6mo Kart Aid. They pick it up at the house for all maintenance and repairs and deliver it back usually same day.
We used to rent a 4 seater facing forward which became expensive and very difficult in the winter to get one last minute.

[jabacon6669]

When we moved to the villages 4 years ago we bought a four seater, facing to the rear. We use it a lot each way. I golf 3-4 times per week. Have dozen times per year we have guests, when we need four seats. Now, here's when we really need the extra seat. We fold it down, put in screen sides with velcro, and throw their beds in for our two Golden retrievers whom love to ride and jump over the front seat to go for a ride, we go to the squares 3-4 nights a week with our Goldens. They love it, where people pat them, etc. For us the four seat rear works the best. So, it all depends on your use.

[NoMo50]

Two 2-seat Yamahas for us, and they fit our needs perfectly. We both golf, sometimes together, oftentimes not. It is so much more practical for us to be able to have separate carts when needed. When we are together, we alternate which cart we take to spread the mileage around. We actually wound up selling a car when we determined we really didn't need a second motor vehicle. So now, 2 carts and one car is the perfect setup. YMMV.

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by BPRICE1234

We are looking at a 4 person forward facing golf cart. My question is how often do you actually have 4 people in your cart?

I know you can't have 4 for golf, I'm talking about running around town w others or visitors?

2 carts vs 1 four seat cart?

Not often. Gp with a two seat cart, rent or borrow an extra when you need it.

[Miboater]

We had a 2 seat Yamaha and we were buying another cart. I was going to get the Yamaha 2+2 but I then I sat in it and it was not comfortable. You also lose the basket behind the seats with that design. We decided on another 2 seat Yamaha and just rent another cart if needed. So far in 2.5 years we rented another cart 5 times.

[Lazydaze]

We had the same question when we first moved here...2 or 4 person cart. We started out with a 4 person, but then realized it was used for that very few times. Finally decided on a 2 person gas. If you need a 4 person, rent it...or find a friend who has one and trade your 2 person with them for the time you need it.

[Margterrymcg]

Could you rent one for an occasion?

[hosegooseman]

Originally Posted by BPRICE1234

We are looking at a 4 person forward facing golf cart. My question is how often do you actually have 4 people in your cart?

I know you can't have 4 for golf, I'm talking about running around town w others or visitors?

2 carts vs 1 four seat cart?

We have a 4 forward Yamaha. We love it. Noise level is really low due to engine location in the back seat. As far usage:

60% just one (me). But that’s because is my main transport. Probably same with 2 seats.

10% 2 people, me and wife

30% 4 people

We tested pretty much everything available about 1.5 years ago and this design (4 forward) is the one we liked the most.

Back then this type weren’t many available lithium. Now this days, a few options. A friend just ordered a C4, same seating style from Custom Drive. I know another person that has a D5 Evolution from Hidden Creek Golf Carts. Both cheaper than my gas Yamaha from The Villages.

Don’t know much about those companies service and loaner levels, but The Villages service is outstanding. When ever we needed some sort of service, always had access to a loaner.

[rjm1cc]

Have four seater facing backward. Not conduce to carrying on a conversation. Do not use more than once a year for passengers.
Use several times a week for carrying stuff with the back seat folded down.

[AYoung]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

If you can afford it, buy one two seater and one four seater, that works for us.

That's our plan! Coming your way later this month!

[Tblue]

We have a Liberty EZ-GO front facing 4 seater. Over all length is just a few inches longer than a 2 seater and actually shorter than some 4 seaters with rear facing seats that have the foot platform.

[JeanC]

We have a 2 seater and a 4 seater (the back seat faces rear and is fixed). The 2 seater is husbands cart and 4 seater is mine. Yes you can take a 4 seater on the course. But you can only have 2 sets of clubs. But we can have two spectators with us. I use my 4 seater almost daily to get to work. Then when we have company, we never have to worry about renting a cart. We only have one car and we do not garage it. We only garage out cart fleet lol.

[spofford]

4 seaters are great to have with company. Everyone can ride together. We have two and often lend them to friends when their company comes. Can’t tell you last time we used all 4 seats with only people from TV.
Ours are both Club Car electric, rear facing.

[PoolBrews]

Originally Posted by lawgolfer

For the few times you will have 4 people in your cart, it is much easier to rent a second cart. The cost will be less than $25/day. Many of the cart rentals will deliver to your door and pick up. With The Villages garages, you pick the cart up and return it to the garage.

4 person carts are a pain on the golf course as the clubs are hard to access. They take up space in your garage and they stick out into the traffic lanes when parked around the squares. Taking their added cost into account compared to the times you will need to rent a cart when you have guests, and it makes little sense to buy a 4 person.

This depends on the brand of 4 forward facing seater you have. The Yamaha is considerably longer than the standard cart - by nearly 3'. The Evolution D5 is only 1' longer than a standard Yamaha. I have zero issues accessing clubs - they're in the well in the back, same as the Yamaha, and are at the same height. No idea if the Yamaha has an issue - I've never used one for golf, and always thought they were way too long.