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Golf Cart Advice
Posted on 11/25/20 at 12:19 pm
Posted on 11/25/20 at 12:19 pm
Planning to purchase a used cart....would like advice on the items below or any additional information:
-Gas/Electric?
-Brand preference?
-Comfort
-Authorized Dealer or Private Sale?
Thanks for any reply in advance...
-Gas/Electric?
-Brand preference?
-Comfort
-Authorized Dealer or Private Sale?
Thanks for any reply in advance...
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Posted on 11/25/20 at 12:34 pm to Geauxmbo
go with gas...Batteries are not cheap and you will have to replace every 2-3 years. Gas you can at least get a small engine person to fix any issues.
Posted on 11/25/20 at 7:47 pm to Geauxmbo
What will it be used for?
Posted on 11/26/20 at 10:32 am to Geauxmbo
quote:
Gas/Electric? -Brand preference? -Comfort -Authorized Dealer or Private Sale?
I went through this last year. After hours of research I electric was the way to go because:
1) less maintenance
2) more power and torque getting up hills
3) not as loud and smoother ride
Negatives:
1) not as much mileage range... 30 miles per charge compared to about 200 with gas
2) replacing batteries is expensive but they can last a long time if maintained properly
I prefer club car carts due to their aluminum frame that will never rust. The cart will last you a lifetime with proper care.
If you can find a good private sale deal I would not hesitate to pull the trigger. With that said a lot of people refurbish them with Chinese parts so be sure and ask if it has genuine club car parts. If not request a discount or keep looking Hope this helps. My family and I love our electric club car precedent
This post was edited on 11/26/20 at 10:34 am
Posted on 11/26/20 at 11:09 am to nineteeneighty
Club cars are all aluminum frames. I would start there. Also budget and what it’s used for makes a huge difference.
I have an electric club car with a high speed motor. I strictly use it for golf.
I have an electric club car with a high speed motor. I strictly use it for golf.
Posted on 11/26/20 at 11:23 am to Geauxmbo
Get electric. Gas carts are annoying
Posted on 11/27/20 at 10:13 am to Geauxmbo
Club car precedent electric
Get a single-point watering system installed on your batteries for easy maintenance and to make sure you don’t overfill them.
Tips:
Charge the batteries after every use, even if you only drive it ten feet.
Let the batteries charge fully before taking off the charger, you ruin the lifetime of your batteries if you do a partial charge.
Check water in batteries once a month regardless of use.
With the single-point watering system I’ve gotten 7 years out of a set of batteries. That’s using the cart for 1-3 rounds of golf per week and some neighborhood driving.
Get a single-point watering system installed on your batteries for easy maintenance and to make sure you don’t overfill them.
Tips:
Charge the batteries after every use, even if you only drive it ten feet.
Let the batteries charge fully before taking off the charger, you ruin the lifetime of your batteries if you do a partial charge.
Check water in batteries once a month regardless of use.
With the single-point watering system I’ve gotten 7 years out of a set of batteries. That’s using the cart for 1-3 rounds of golf per week and some neighborhood driving.
Posted on 11/29/20 at 8:22 pm to Geauxmbo
Im on my 3rd cart in 7 years. Started with an electric. Quiet and fast but the batteries were a pain in the arse. Got a good deal on a gas cart so I bought it. Too loud for my liking.
Bought a new Yamaha QuieTech EFI gas cart last year. Best of both worlds. You won't be disappointed
Bought a new Yamaha QuieTech EFI gas cart last year. Best of both worlds. You won't be disappointed
Posted on 11/30/20 at 1:50 pm to BeaverPRO
quote:
Batteries are not cheap and you will have to replace every 2-3 years.
Maybe at a golf club where they are getting used all the day. You should easily be able to get 5+ years out of batteries if you take care of them.
Posted on 11/30/20 at 4:00 pm to DivotBreath
Excuse me, Mr Breath, please essplain to me this watering system you speak of. We have 6 battrees in the cart and I check them monthly. But some of them are difficult to get water in them based on how they’re assembled in under the seat frame.
This watering systems sounds like a potential solution to my woes.
This watering systems sounds like a potential solution to my woes.
Posted on 11/30/20 at 9:21 pm to caliegeaux
Trojan Battery Hydralink
The system in this video is has fewer tubes than mine, but the second water source method (hose connection) is what I have.
Buggies Unlimited
The set at buggies unlimited is more expensive than I thought, but I’ve had mine on my cart since 2007 and it was only a $125 upcharge when I purchased my cart new. Make sure you get the right system for your make and number of batteries.
This is what most systems end up looking like.
The system in this video is has fewer tubes than mine, but the second water source method (hose connection) is what I have.
Buggies Unlimited
The set at buggies unlimited is more expensive than I thought, but I’ve had mine on my cart since 2007 and it was only a $125 upcharge when I purchased my cart new. Make sure you get the right system for your make and number of batteries.
This is what most systems end up looking like.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 6:20 am to DivotBreath
thanks for the info........purchased it this morning!
Posted on 12/1/20 at 7:20 am to Geauxmbo
We had club car for the two carts we've had. I pulled up the club car website and the villager is what we had. Clubs (MCC & UClub) have the Tempo and they are real nice carts.
We were in the Villages (FL) at the end of last year and noticed a significant majority of the carts were electric Yamaha's. I've only know Yamaha to a gas cart. A few of those carts were hauling too.
We were in the Villages (FL) at the end of last year and noticed a significant majority of the carts were electric Yamaha's. I've only know Yamaha to a gas cart. A few of those carts were hauling too.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 10:03 am to Geauxmbo
If using for nearby golf, your local course may not even allow a gas cart. I know many don't allow gas and/or lifted. Also, usually have to have certain tires.
This post was edited on 12/1/20 at 10:05 am
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