OT: Golf cart search update.

[AlSwearengen]

With everyone's help, I narrowed my search down to a gas clubcar and Yamaha. As of right now, I have decided on the Yamaha because I have had an easier time finding dealers for the Yamaha with what I want.

However, both dealers that I talked to today couldn't say enough good things about the AC (battery operated). They weren't trying to talk me out of the efi gas model, they just seemed to really really like the AC.

The dealer in Alabama that I talked to offered me what sounds like a very good deal on an adventurer 2x2 AC that he has had on his floor and he wants to move. He offered me this cart for $700 more than an efi gas model (personal transport vehicle). This has me seriously considering the AC. Both carts are 2015 models. Any thoughts?

 

[RocketDawg]

Just a couple observations: Gas carts are really noisy, whereas electric ones are quiet and smooth. That's important if you're going to use it to play golf, or even if it's just for getting from Point A to Point B. One con for electric ones is that you have to replace the batteries maybe every couple of years.

Redstone Golf Club in Huntsville has Yamaha carts and I really don't like them. They have gas ones and I haven't found a really dependable one yet. I'm sure they get a lot of abuse though.

 

[Dogariffic]

Odd if i read you correctly. Gas costs more than battery. If you can get comparable gas for $700 less than battery i take the gas. I only purchased battery yamaha because it was less expensive. I like it a lot but all being equal i pick gas over battery.

 

[AlSwearengen]

Sorry, the battery cart is an adventurer 2+2 which has a little lift, bumper guard, fender flares, and a few other things that the gas model ptv doesn't come with.

Gas ptv was 6000
AC ptv was 6500

he offered me the AC adventurer 2+2 for 6700.

 

[jdbulldog]

I prefer battery because of the quietness and relatively simple operation and maintenance. Actually I would have thought the gas was more expensive that ac.

 

[Dogariffic]

I understand the comparison now. Gas or electric is a preference. Drive both see what you like. I drove 3 or 4 before deciding.
I purchased used electric off a lease for $3,400.including rear seat, light kit, and golf bag extender. Rear seat was important for me and folds out for light haul jobs. The load carrier you describe would not be for me. Your prices are ok but extend search and you might find better. Also used gas off lease for $47 or so could save you money.

 

[Wooly17er]

Any chance of running over mole crickets?

Devils.

 

[Crayon_Eater]

Gas carts are too noisy for the golf course? Interesting.

 

[olddan]

This has me seriously considering the AC. Any thoughts?

Electric all day long. A gas one has a lot more **** that can breakdown. Batteres should last at least 4 years unlike the 2 years somebody posted...unless you just don't keep the water levels up in them. I've had one gas cart, but never again.

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

I'll second this

I owned a golf cart for many many years, and have never gotten less than 4 years on the batteries.

I suspect the 2 years thought, comes from fleet use, which puts MUCH more pressure on a cart, than an individual owner.

 

[AlSwearengen]

We bought the new AC electric by Yamaha. It was $500 more than the efi gas cart. We were going to get a gas cart but when we tested them, i was smelling fumes and it was a little more noise than I expected. The dealers kept telling me over the phone how nice the AC carts were and it was definitely was a nice ride.

 

[Dogariffic]

Congrats you will enjoy it a very long time. Just check the battery water level about once a month.

 

[KurtRambis4]

I ask

this with all sincerity and I'm not trying to be a smartass, but what possible could one need a lift on a golf cart that takes them back and forth from their car to the stadium (on a paved road) for? Again, there could be a perfectly good reason that I don't know of.