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Nucky 10-15-2022 02:06 PM

Our Yamaha with a carburetor cost $9000 new in 2016. I love our cart. The only extra I got was the special paint for either $300 or $400 more. I put new tires and a battery before they went bad as a safety measure.

You really can't go wrong any way you go. Star Carts were off limits in 2016 and now I see them all over the place. Electric VS. Gas. A personal preference strictly. Both reliable and it doesn't matter which one you decide on.

Marathon Man 10-15-2022 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by UpNorth (Post 2147070)
The same guy that can deliver you gas can put your electric cart on a truck and take it back to your home for charging. There are a couple of these low cost, "AAA type" services for golf carts in The Villages.

Being taken home and being able to continue on are very different.

Marathon Man 10-15-2022 02:16 PM

A few years back, one of our golf group members drove up in his electric cart and announced that he forgot to plug it in. Could he ride with someone. This is the exact reason I did not buy an electric cart.

dewilson58 10-15-2022 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ohioshooter (Post 2147055)
My Ford is better than your Chevy.

No body thinks that.

:22yikes:

UpNorth 10-15-2022 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive (Post 2147103)
Quite likely. But isn't delivering a can of gas to a stranded cart driver a whole lot cheaper than going to the stranded electric cart, loading it up and driving it "X" number of miles to the person's home for charging?

Would not cost me a penny more than the guy bringing you a can of gas. If you are not capable of looking and monitoring your charge level, you probably would run out of gas as well.

Garywt 10-15-2022 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2147222)
No body thinks that.

:22yikes:

Think again.

Garywt 10-15-2022 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ohioshooter (Post 2147096)
The great thing about a lithium battery cart is, you can plug it in after every drive and have a full charge for your next one. A 60 mile range is more than enough. I also have a Atomic Kart and I can go 40 miles on a charge with non lithium batteries, and that’s with A/C running full time.

I thought they were up to 80 miles but maybe not. From my house to Fenney Grill is 26 miles so there is not much else I would be able to do if I had an electric cart. With my gas cart I can easily get 100 miles in a day. Not everyday but good to know it isn’t a problem.

jswirs 10-16-2022 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by flower7330@gmail.com (Post 2147001)
We are considering moving to TV next year and I am doing some research on golf carts. When we go down to the square we see mostly Yamaha's.
What is the considered the best brand and I'm assuming gas would be the way to go?
Thanks

IMHO, gas Yamaha. You can get a good deal on a factory restored one, not necessarily quiet tech.

Freeda 10-16-2022 04:37 AM

After 14 years of driving gas carts here, we bought an electric Evolution cart with a lithium battery. Couldn't be happier, and would never go back to gas. 85 mile range, very quiet, very comfortable. Love not having to get gas for it; easy plug-in whenever we bring it into the garage; no complex maintenance for the battery. We never come close to using up even half of its range.

talonip 10-16-2022 05:57 AM

Sirius EV. 80 miles on a charge. Quiet and fast. Lots of headroom. Neat trunk in the front for beer and drinks. Nice display that gives mph and charge. App on your phone connects to battery to give exact charge and battery health. I can go from the south of the villages to Lopez and play 18 and drive home and still have a third of a charge left. Nothing better. Uses the receptacle in your garage.

Carms 10-16-2022 06:25 AM

Save Money
 
When ready to buy, go to Carts and Clubs in Ocala. Make an appointment with Peggy. Saved over $4000 on same cart with The Villages. Deliver to your home and will service at your home.
https://ocalayamaha.com/

banjobob 10-16-2022 06:29 AM

Yamaha is the most seen , I personally would look have to a more modern looking design. Yamaha has had that designed cart for probably 10 years also the lithium battery carts are really taking off, those that have them love them. Great range low maintenance.

jimbo2012 10-16-2022 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Freeda (Post 2147329)
After 14 years of driving gas carts here, we bought an electric Evolution cart with a lithium battery. Couldn't be happier, and would never go back to gas. 85 mile range, very quiet, very comfortable. Love not having to get gas for it; easy plug-in whenever we bring it into the garage; no complex maintenance for the battery. We never come close to using up even half of its range.

10 years with elec batteries, like them a lot.

Now just bought an Evolution this cart is great under $10K (not in the villages) the thegolfcartcompany.com (delivered) comes with stereo car play has screen with mileage charge level.

Go's easy 50 miles, recharges in 2-3 hours.

Is very quick from dead stop goes 25mph

THere's even a facebook group Log into Facebook | Facebook

Features may include:

Luxury 2 Tone Seats

9-inch touchscreen with back-up camera

Decorative Strip

Colored Decorative Wheel Trim

New dashboard with colored cover cellphone/cupholders

Luxury Steering Wheel

Extended roof and flip flop rear seat kits

New plastic rear seat kit with trunk & cup holders

Rearview Mirror

Speedometer

Horn

USB Port

110AH 48v Lithium Battery

Additional

Acid Dipped, Powder Coated Steel Chassis for a longer “cart life expectancy” with a LIFETIME Warranty!

Onboard waterproof Evolution charger, preprogrammed to Evolution lithium batteries!

Clear foldable windshield

Injection mold body with impact resistance

Independent suspension with four arms

Assembled at one of our 2 – locations in the USA for proper quality control.

Bright lighting for the front and rear in order to maximize visibility in the dark and to alert other drivers on the road to be aware of your presence

Dabatts 10-16-2022 06:38 AM

I have an Evolution electric. Love the convenience of just plugging it in. No smell, no stopping at gas station. I find electric quieter. I have more than enough range about 60-70 miles. That's long enough to ride in golf cart. I find I take the cart for short trips and entertainment and I take the car when I have a purpose for a trip.

maistocars 10-16-2022 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Carms (Post 2147362)
When ready to buy, go to Carts and Clubs in Ocala. Make an appointment with Peggy. Saved over $4000 on same cart with The Villages. Deliver to your home and will service at your home.
Carts & Clubs | Golf Carts for Sale near Villages in Florida

Peggy is great - very helpful and always willing to answer any questions. Yamaha Quiettech2 for me!


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