We've had the same golf cart for almost 20 years - electric. We get it tuned up, no problems. I do not care for the noise and fumes of gas. Have never owned one but been in them with others. Loved the video - very creative....
Very creative, fun and informative. I'm partial to gas power but the electric seems like it might be the better buy as long as those batteries last a long time.
LOL!!! That was hilarious! I now think I am sold on the battery-powered car. It appears to be much less maintenance and you only have to plug it in, no gas. Thank you for a great vlog segment!
Here in our golf cart friendly city, some people have gas carts but they are mostly frowned on by others because they are noise, they pollute and they really stink if you get behind one on the golf cart path. I think the normal for batteries to last is 5 years but if you have good ones and take care of them they can last a lot longer. The first cart we had the batteries lasted a little over 7 years and I'm on 5 years now with the cart I have now and they are still holding a charge as good as they did when they were new. :)
@@ayeflowerwildcraft8845 I live in Peachtree City GA which is a golf cart community, and all of our golf cart dealers carry electric carts. ua-cam.com/video/sSXHClBOux0/v-deo.html&ab_channel=PeachtreeCityCVB
Entertaining and informative, you guys are branching out. I’ve been watching your vids from checking out the Villages on UA-cam. I’m still pre-retirement age and decided to build in Beaufort, NC due to work. I will be getting a golf cart so this vid was helpful. Someday I will visit the Villages and check it out in person. I’ll keep watching even though I’m not moving there because I like your content. Keep up the good work.
Looks like you two had a lot of fun making this one. Production quality keeps getting better and better! Was surprised to learn the electric model is still using lead acid batteries today when lithium is the norm for cars. I get it that it's cheaper but wow...so 1980s
I am for gas carts. Electric will be the future, but it's not ready for prime time as of today. Batteries will run down as time passes. And you never know when you will need the extra distance, better be safe with gas IMHO.
We bought the yamaha quite gas golf cart...We paid extra for upgrades Padded seats..lock and key on our dashboard..love the shelf inside the golf cart..I put my hat , sunglasses, box of tissues....Very quiet..
Great video! We’ve been here since Thanksgiving and just ordered our electric cart. I couldn’t take the fumes and noise in the gas carts. My husband has been driving an electric car and loves it. I can’t see us driving more than 80 miles in a day so the range is more than sufficient. If I need to go to Walmart or Target I’d be going by car anyway.
When it comes to buying new or used golf carts, stay away from the Villages. The new ones are marked up 25% more there, used ones come with a high price too. Search Craigslist in Miami or Tampa and you'll find great deals there. Even New golf cart dealers in those markets are cheaper.
A fun way to learn about the differences! Thank you all for the video! My choice would be electric. I like those cup holders and USB ports on the gas engine. Great idea to carry the folding chairs on the back in stead of golf clubs.
Such a fun video....yes currently binge watching you guys. I am 55 and my wife is 62 and we are itching to retire! Me more so than my hairstylist wife! Living vicariously through you guys will have to do for now! Loving all the great content, keep it going! I am learning so much about retirement from you guys! I always wonder what folks did for a living prior to retirement, would you share?
I like my husbands Yamaha gas cart, but I LOVE my atomic electric cart!!! Air conditioning, heat, power windows, power locks, windshield wipers, trunk storage, a rear seat which folds down for more storage, full seat belts, and a radio with a USB port which means I can listen to music from my phone and make phone calls through my speakers. 😍😍😍
Even 50 miles even in a deluxe comfortable golf cart would make your back and your butt ache. Brand new they both should work great for the first 3 years, eventually there are more things that can go wrong with the gas combustion engine. Especially since the batteries look much more easily replaceable than an electric car battery. Maybe you could use a hard case golf bag travel protector for covered storage when you go shopping.
we have had an Atomic electric which has air conditioning that works fantastic for a year and a half and love it. we also kept our yamaha gas but it spends most of it's time in the garage. when you're out golfing and it's 95 degrees the a/c is amazing.
Great demo! Thanks!! One thing, batteries will need to be replaced about every 5 years. About $110 per battery. I am still considering electric anyway.
Hello Jerry & Linda! First time viewer here from beautiful Solivita! Another 55+ community in sunny central Florida, right on the Kissimmee Poinciana line. Not quite the size of The V, but over 5,000 homes an counting. My wife’s cart is similar to the Electric Cowboys, hers is a 2019 EzGo TXT 72v. That’s fairly plain in the standard maroon color with tan roof an upgraded tan bench seat in front and the flip down seat/flatbed deck in back. The carts been totally trouble free since new in Aug. 2019, all I need is add water. The power is very strong from a complete stop, but slows down the rush a bit up to 24 mph GPS. But like most reg carts, there’s only rear brakes, that make the 24 mph speed about as high as I like. My cart however I find I am very pleased with. I bought it new in June 2018, it’s a Tomberlin SS Coupe 48v AC. That’s actually a street legal LSV, that has a VIN number and Title, that I can register if I wanted to drive outside the community on 25 mph roads and cross over others. But I have no need, after all we have 14 pools, two gyms, and lots of other attraction within. Mine has a real tinted DOT safety glass windshield and wiper, all LED lights with hi/low beams, horn, signals, power steering, hydraulic brakes with drilled disks in front, double A arm coil over independent front suspension, with coil over rear, both ends adjustable. The cart is bright red with matching roof, tan upgraded seats, for two, a locking trunk and two locking glove boxes. Speedometer and odometer, automotive type key switch that locks the steering column, with forward reverse control and hi low speed control up near the steering wheel, within easy reach. Plus 4 cup holders, an ESB ports. But the best part, along with trouble free service since new, is the way it drives! It’s the quickest I’ve driven and will cruise at 25 mph till the batteries get down below 15%, on the gauge, for about 25 miles, or if driven at 15-20, up to 35-40 miles, that’s just fine with me. There are times 26-27 mph are reached when I feather the go pedal, unlike my wife’s EzGo, that as soon as you lift the pedal off the floor it slows down, mine will do 25, with just a sight touch on the pedal once up to speed, with plenty of reserve for hills! Some have said Tomberlins are service nightmares and unable to get parts. But that has not been my experience. The one time I did need service, was as easy as could be. The power steering started acting up, the steering seemed to be “stripped “ like gears slipping. I contacted my dealer and he called me back, telling me not to worry, the manufacturers headquarters would be calling me! So sure enough later that day I got a call from the service manager of Tomberlin! That happens to be right in Leesburg Florida! I explained what was going on and he said they have never had any issues with the new power steering and he wanted to see my cart personally! He told me he would be up in a few days, when I asked him XS why a few days? He said the company service trailer was out of state on a run, so I volunteered to trailer it up for him if that was ok? He said sure an we made arrangements to bring it up the morning after the best day. So I brought it up and all it was was the steering universal between the power steering box an steering rack had stripped its splines on the inside. So he went over into the new 5,000 sq ft warehouse and grande a new one. Then he gave me a tour of the place! No other problems with my cart since then! There are only 3 others in the community and 2belong to snowbirds! I get compliments everywhere I go!
@@JERRYANDLINDA Yea we have loads of fun with them. I will now add, that when I started looking at carts, I was very impressed with the Yamaha Quiet Tech II. Especially with the all independent suspension, Yamaha being the only one with independent rear suspension, makes for a great ride and handling, but tough to lift. However the biggest drawback is lack of speed at just 21 mph, plus a bit slow getting there, where in my Tomberlin, it’s quick from a stop, but it’s best from a rolling start. Right up to 25 mph, just feathering the go pedal, but will climb up to 26-27, depending upon charging level. Now I’m waiting for Tomberlin to release a Lithium Ion battery powered cart. Even though I have received a good three years and 4,000 miles on the 8, 6 volt Deep Cycle Trojan Battery’s so far.
Kevin thank you for the great information. Your carts sound great. We've kind of been toying with the idea of getting an electric cart. We know they would be much better when it comes to shooting our videos.
The batteries in an electric cart need to be replaced every 3 to 4 years. As they get closer to needing replacement your run time diminishes dramatically. Cost of replacement is $1000.00 for "good" batteries. I have owned 3 electric carts and would never buy another. Gas is the way to go.
The new lithium ion batteries have an 8 year warranty. They need zero maintenance. No watering. They keep their power no matter what the level of charge. The prices have dropped considerably.
Electric is definitely the way to go. I’ve had both. Hard to beat the torque, power and dependability of electric. If all I have to do is replace batteries every 5-7 years I’m sold.
What was not mentioned was the smell of gas if spilled when fueling and the exhaust fumes going thru the tunnels my wife holds her breath in the tunnels.
Yup, fumes are freaking gross, they're rude to the person following, if you have kids on the back they're breathing in carbon monoxide and NOX... and we wonder why people started having higher cancer rates after the gas automobile became popular... go figure... we breath in that garbage. Electric is now, and the future... RIP gas garbage
The future of electric golf carts is here now. EZ Go makes a lithium battery golf cart. The same type of batteries that power Tesla automobiles. Zero maintenance. (No watering, post cleaning). Long range. 8 year warranties. No loss of power as they age. I always thought I would get a gas golf cart. But with the price of lithium batteries coming down, this is something to consider.
Golf carts used to be $1000 used and batteries were less back then. But then the quality went down and price went up when everyone started buying them to be cool. Different buyer and different demographic gets them now. I'm dealing with a 2016 Yamaha electric and I refuse to pay much for a throwaway battery. That's waste. You can't get cash deposit anymore at O'Reilly's. Might convert it to gas somehow.
Yeah those golf carts no tickle my fancy. I have a Honda Pioneer 1000, does 67mph stock, 4x4, 2x4 automatic transmission, , same USB ports.4 wheel disc brakes, independent suspension all around, $14k out the door, no taxes. I own 6 acres up by Ocala so I took advantage of Florida's Ag tax exemption on farm implements. I put a LSV farm triangle on it and run it as a LSV, no turn signals needed, hand signals are still a lawful form of signaling in Florida. Now I take my Pioneer all over the state riding it, lots of fun. Ocala and Osceola National Forests, River Ranch, Holopaw, Daytona Beach. Don't let them tell you, you can only have a golf cart there. You can have UTV's too. Change the tires, insure it, and stay off roads 35mph and over, run it same as a LSV at 25mph, put a LSV triangle on it, and nobody can say anything, unless you try to go golfing with it.
the battery replacement cost would be the big decision choice for me in 5-7 years that's an additional cost that needs to be considered at purchase time, with the gas cart their should be no big $ issues in the future..
3 questions. 1 How much is it to replace the batteries on the electric cart and how long do those batteries last. 2 Also can they be replaced with lithium ions? 3 Which carts are cheaper electric or gas?
Lithium is the way to go, it's faster and by far the least maintenance of either. Both Lead Acid and Gas have their annoyances. With programming you can make your lithium cart go 35 or 40 mph.
Well, we don't "toodle" around in golf carts in Connecticut unless we are physically on a golf course! But this is an interesting video...loved that western "feel" at the beginning. For both those "cowboys" with those golf carts there are no issues leaving their "INJUNS running." Hey, drag racing golf carts...wonder if anybody thought of having an official golf cart drag racing tournament at the Villages. Now that would be fun. Oh, I did notice that Packer sticker on one of the golf carts! "GO PACK GO!" Keep those videos coming and all the best to "Giz!"
I bought my 2005 Club Car DS in 2007. It's 4 passenger and now has over 45,000 miles on it. It would be more but we don't golf. I bought gas because I knew The Villages was expanding, although we never could have imagined anything below SR 44. Being a car guy, I enjoy hearing the engine when I give it the gas. Two weeks ago we left our home in Springdale, drove over the Chitty Chatty bridge, up thru Hawkins and over the Water Lilley bridge to the Village of Linden to visit my brother. We then went to Edna's and over the Brownwood bridge to Wolfgang's for dinner. We got home about 9 at night and put on 45 miles. I love having a gas car because I'd hate to be leaving my brother's house or Fenney Grill on a rainy night with the headlights and wiper on and run out of juice by Collier. I would only buy electric as a second golf car for running errands nearby.
I think both golf cars would be great but how nice it would be to never have to visit a gas station again and maybe spill a little gas. Just drive home plug it in and your all set. Do you have to replace the batteries every 4 years sure. But that’s easily done by the dealership while you’re having lunch. And Really most of the time you’re not going to go over 75 miles a day. So I would love the all electric car. Just one mans opinion. Great job guys very entertaining, loved it. Your friend Bobby.
The Battery Boys is a business that comes to your house. They do a really good job of cleaning the area where the batteries go & even paint, if needed. I have arthritis & in testing my neighbor's gas cart, found that turning the handle to go forward or backward was just too hard. On the electric, you just flip a switch on the dash. There's a lot of old gas carts being driven and boy, are they stinky & noisy!
Great video! My take is that if you are going to use the cart frequently, like in a cart friendly community, going to the super market, etc. I'd go with electric for sure. On the other hand, like in my case, I don't live in a area suited for carts. Have hills, rural country roads, dirt roads and the like, I went with a recond gas unit. I feel the batteries would die from old age before cycling them out. Lithium's would last longer, but the cost wouldn't be worth it for my use. I chose, what felt was the least of two evils. LOL.
If you're using a cart every day you definitely want to go gas. It's far superior for heavy use and replacing the batteries is extremely expensive and the extra range is huge especially in a place as big as the villages. Electric is nice if you use your cart infrequently.
@@JayJayPea1 Interesting 180 from my opinion. Like just about anything, it's how you look @ it I guess. I went w/gas after weighing out all my use requirements. Plus running all over my lawn with a battery cart would flatten and smash the grass etc. due to weight and all. For pavement, doesn't matter gas or electric. I'd figured for a cart friendly community, a battery cart would be the way to go. Especially for seniors who don't want to fiddle with a nengine. Oh well.
Electric is nice if you use something three years and toss it. But having to replace batteries on the cart I inherited is no-go. Might convert it to run on one of my spare mower engines. Sounds tricky though. Definitely won't be fast. But then grandpa bought it new and never drove it.... Anything involving batteries is a racket. All the companies are owned by a few foreign names.
Was considering gas and electric for community center considering how much farther u can go without needing to worry about anything gas seems much better literally go 1-2 months without having to think about the Cart then when it does need something it's gas which takes 5 minutes max or a oil change once a year 30 minutes. And if you don't treat the batteries right you can expected a 1000 dollar bill every few years if you u want to maintain a decent range.
@@waynerhea6649 Ya, I hear ya. Always a Rob Peter to pay Paul thing. I have no regrets with my gas cart after having it a year now. I learned some HOA's in certain communities will not allow gas carts! Enjoy!
Your videos get more and more creative!😄 Our neighborhood only allows electric, but it’s also just a very small neighborhood, so it’s fine for what we need. Not nearly as fancy as yours - which look great.
This was a great video Jerry and Linda! I definitely have to side with the Wisconsin guy with the gas cart! Go Badgers! Unrelated, but do you guys ever go to the dog parks? Could you do a video on those?
No those are for golfers. If you hit a golf ball properly it takes a divot from the course. You sprinkle a mixture of sand, seed, & fertilizer back into the hole you just made and the course recovers quickly.
Why did you buy the Ez-Go with the Acid batteries? I bought my Ez-Go with the Lithium batteries and there is absolutely no maintenance, no adding water and they charge up faster has faster pickup as well.
@@slowridin4988 Mine fully charges in about 4 hours, it has a power gauge on the cart just like a fuel gauge. The cart came with a 5-year warranty on the batteries, the dealer said to expect at least 7-10 years before you need to replace them, and then they cost about $1300. I was replacing my acid batteries about every four years anyway at a cost of around $800. Besides no maintenance and faster charging time, it is cost-effective to replace as well.
Used electric Par cart nothing but trouble especially the par cart whose sophisticated charger was a poor design. Went to gas and never had a problem! Go Yamaha!
I maintain over 200 UPS battery backup power supplies for network equipment at work and I hate batteries, they are nothing but a pain in the ass! I would only ever buy a gas cart.
I don't know what kind of electric cart you had, but all the ones I've used are super simple... and the lithium ones are INSANE... not only that... but throw a solar panel on the roof and I never even plug the thing in!!!
Enjoyed the video and show casing the differences between the carts. I do have a suggestion though: you could slow down the scrolling text across the bottom of the screen and NORMALLY the text at the end goes from bottom to top and could go a little slower for us old folks. I know. You are just trying to keep us on our toes!! Good job!!
😁😁😁 We take a lot of flak for our videos being long. When you do the scrolling thing at the end it takes a long time if you slow it down. That's why I sped it up a little. I'm with you, it is hard to read.
Hi. Excellent video. My father in-law sadly passed away recently. They have the same exact gas and electric carts. I’m looking for advice on storing them from May until January. I’m mostly looking what to do with the batteries on both carts. Ty
Thanks Jerry & Linda for doing this. The only thing I don't care for about electric is replacement of batteries that is well over a grand.I don't know in that four years of replacing batteries is equal to four years of paying for gas.What is you're opinion on this since you switched to a quiet tech?
We like the quieter cart. You are right about the batteries in an electric cart. About every 5 years, at least $1000 for replacement batteries and up to $3000 if you buy a set of lithium.
I'm getting ready to install a AC conversion kit to my 2018 Club Car Precedent. It should hit about 35 miles an hour and I will be adding a lithium battery pack soon after that.
The new one is not accepting any traffic yet, And the old one has stringent guidelines in place due to covid and due to safety. I may try in the future. Believe me they are absolutely amazing workshops. Just about any equipment a wood worker could ever want or need.
Electric is the way to go. Not to mention gas is over $4 a gallon. Lithium pack have a 10 year battery life. They charge up to 75% in just a couple of hours.
This is actually very well produced. These gentlemen played it pretty well.
We've had the same golf cart for almost 20 years - electric. We get it tuned up, no problems. I do not care for the noise and fumes of gas. Have never owned one but been in them with others. Loved the video - very creative....
An oldie but a goodie!
Thanks for the comparisons.
Both carts were nice looking. My choice will be gas.🛺
Very creative, fun and informative. I'm partial to gas power but the electric seems like it might be the better buy as long as those batteries last a long time.
Loved this!!! So informative, creative, and always fun. An early morning smile. Have a blessed day.
I'm an all-electric Tomberlin guy myself. I love it, my dearly beloved loves it and our happy little dog loves it.
LOL!!! That was hilarious! I now think I am sold on the battery-powered car. It appears to be much less maintenance and you only have to plug it in, no gas. Thank you for a great vlog segment!
Love videos about golf carts. It's such a big part of TV .
Keep them coming!
Here in our golf cart friendly city, some people have gas carts but they are mostly frowned on by others because they are noise, they pollute and they really stink if you get behind one on the golf cart path. I think the normal for batteries to last is 5 years but if you have good ones and take care of them they can last a lot longer. The first cart we had the batteries lasted a little over 7 years and I'm on 5 years now with the cart I have now and they are still holding a charge as good as they did when they were new. :)
Hey, where do you get an electric one?
@@ayeflowerwildcraft8845 I live in Peachtree City GA which is a golf cart community, and all of our golf cart dealers carry electric carts.
ua-cam.com/video/sSXHClBOux0/v-deo.html&ab_channel=PeachtreeCityCVB
Only problem with electric is the range compared to gas. That’s why everyone in the villages drives gas.
We have an electric cart and love it. I am glad to learn that they can go 75 miles on a charge.
This was GREAT!!! Loved the comedy 😂 & appreciate the great info as we've wondered about this very topic!! Thanks, once again!!
Entertaining and informative, you guys are branching out. I’ve been watching your vids from checking out the Villages on UA-cam. I’m still pre-retirement age and decided to build in Beaufort, NC due to work. I will be getting a golf cart so this vid was helpful. Someday I will visit the Villages and check it out in person. I’ll keep watching even though I’m not moving there because I like your content. Keep up the good work.
Thanks! We appreciate you watching and hear that North Carolina is very nice too.
Looks like you two had a lot of fun making this one. Production quality keeps getting better and better!
Was surprised to learn the electric model is still using lead acid batteries today when lithium is the norm for cars. I get it that it's cheaper but wow...so 1980s
We are trying Paul! Thank you.
EZ Go makes a lithium cart and the prices are dropping!
@@jayrnj Good to know, thanks.
I am for gas carts. Electric will be the future, but it's not ready for prime time as of today. Batteries will run down as time passes. And you never know when you will need the extra distance, better be safe with gas IMHO.
By the time all the boomers are dead, there will only be electric cars and carts
Another excellent, highly informative video! (One important extra are the turn signals that turn themselves off!). Thanks to all !
Nice review... I'm bout to go Electric. Retired, Caribbean Paradise Lifestyle. 😎🌴🌴🌴
Very informative, Both carts look nice, but I'm going to have to go with the gas cart!
I’m glad you support the badgers, because nobody else does.
We bought the yamaha quite gas golf cart...We paid extra for upgrades Padded seats..lock and key on our dashboard..love the shelf inside the golf cart..I put my hat , sunglasses, box of tissues....Very quiet..
Bet you love it!
The added overhead bin is one of my favorite accessories. I use it for many things (and have the garage opener attached to it).
Great video! We’ve been here since Thanksgiving and just ordered our electric cart. I couldn’t take the fumes and noise in the gas carts. My husband has been driving an electric car and loves it. I can’t see us driving more than 80 miles in a day so the range is more than sufficient. If I need to go to Walmart or Target I’d be going by car anyway.
Gas carts for me!
How about a video about buying a used golf cart in the Villages? How to find one, cost, taxes, etc..
No one will watch that unless on occasion
When it comes to buying new or used golf carts, stay away from the Villages. The new ones are marked up 25% more there, used ones come with a high price too. Search Craigslist in Miami or Tampa and you'll find great deals there. Even New golf cart dealers in those markets are cheaper.
I’d love to see such a video.
Fantastic idea! Also would have loved to hear them separate on camera starting up and idling etc.
A fun way to learn about the differences! Thank you all for the video! My choice would be electric. I like those cup holders and USB ports on the gas engine. Great idea to carry the folding chairs on the back in stead of golf clubs.
This video was Fabulous 🤩🤩🤩..I laughed so hard both guys being cowboys...they were great sports..Ha ha back..
Thanks, Mama... yes they were.
Such a fun video....yes currently binge watching you guys. I am 55 and my wife is 62 and we are itching to retire! Me more so than my hairstylist wife! Living vicariously through you guys will have to do for now! Loving all the great content, keep it going! I am learning so much about retirement from you guys! I always wonder what folks did for a living prior to retirement, would you share?
I like my husbands Yamaha gas cart, but I LOVE my atomic electric cart!!! Air conditioning, heat, power windows, power locks, windshield wipers, trunk storage, a rear seat which folds down for more storage, full seat belts, and a radio with a USB port which means I can listen to music from my phone and make phone calls through my speakers. 😍😍😍
I would probably never live in the Villages, but I Liked and Subscribed just to help you!
Thanks, Terry! 😁😁😁
Thanks for this really informative video. When I see a new Newcomers video pop up, I always watch it right away.
Thanks, Jenny... we appreciate it!
Very well done and amusing too.
Now I’m more confused. I like both... great video Thanks !
Even 50 miles even in a deluxe comfortable golf cart would make your back and your butt ache. Brand new they both should work great for the first 3 years, eventually there are more things that can go wrong with the gas combustion engine. Especially since the batteries look much more easily replaceable than an electric car battery. Maybe you could use a hard case golf bag travel protector for covered storage when you go shopping.
Interesting video. I like the idea of the electric for being " enviromental friendly"
That was a fun video Linda and Jerry. They were both good looking carts and both were quiet!😎
I just love watching you both and this was a lot of fun!
Thank you, Nicolle!
we have had an Atomic electric which has air conditioning that works fantastic for a year and a half and love it. we also kept our yamaha gas but it spends most of it's time in the garage. when you're out golfing and it's 95 degrees the a/c is amazing.
Great demo! Thanks!! One thing, batteries will need to be replaced about every 5 years. About $110 per battery. I am still considering electric anyway.
Just go lithium batteries
Hello Jerry & Linda! First time viewer here from beautiful Solivita! Another 55+ community in sunny central Florida, right on the Kissimmee Poinciana line. Not quite the size of The V, but over 5,000 homes an counting. My wife’s cart is similar to the Electric Cowboys, hers is a 2019 EzGo TXT 72v. That’s fairly plain in the standard maroon color with tan roof an upgraded tan bench seat in front and the flip down seat/flatbed deck in back. The carts been totally trouble free since new in Aug. 2019, all I need is add water. The power is very strong from a complete stop, but slows down the rush a bit up to 24 mph GPS. But like most reg carts, there’s only rear brakes, that make the 24 mph speed about as high as I like. My cart however I find I am very pleased with. I bought it new in June 2018, it’s a Tomberlin SS Coupe 48v AC. That’s actually a street legal LSV, that has a VIN number and Title, that I can register if I wanted to drive outside the community on 25 mph roads and cross over others. But I have no need, after all we have 14 pools, two gyms, and lots of other attraction within. Mine has a real tinted DOT safety glass windshield and wiper, all LED lights with hi/low beams, horn, signals, power steering, hydraulic brakes with drilled disks in front, double A arm coil over independent front suspension, with coil over rear, both ends adjustable. The cart is bright red with matching roof, tan upgraded seats, for two, a locking trunk and two locking glove boxes. Speedometer and odometer, automotive type key switch that locks the steering column, with forward reverse control and hi low speed control up near the steering wheel, within easy reach. Plus 4 cup holders, an ESB ports. But the best part, along with trouble free service since new, is the way it drives! It’s the quickest I’ve driven and will cruise at 25 mph till the batteries get down below 15%, on the gauge, for about 25 miles, or if driven at 15-20, up to 35-40 miles, that’s just fine with me. There are times 26-27 mph are reached when I feather the go pedal, unlike my wife’s EzGo, that as soon as you lift the pedal off the floor it slows down, mine will do 25, with just a sight touch on the pedal once up to speed, with plenty of reserve for hills! Some have said Tomberlins are service nightmares and unable to get parts. But that has not been my experience. The one time I did need service, was as easy as could be. The power steering started acting up, the steering seemed to be “stripped “ like gears slipping. I contacted my dealer and he called me back, telling me not to worry, the manufacturers headquarters would be calling me! So sure enough later that day I got a call from the service manager of Tomberlin! That happens to be right in Leesburg Florida! I explained what was going on and he said they have never had any issues with the new power steering and he wanted to see my cart personally! He told me he would be up in a few days, when I asked him XS why a few days? He said the company service trailer was out of state on a run, so I volunteered to trailer it up for him if that was ok? He said sure an we made arrangements to bring it up the morning after the best day. So I brought it up and all it was was the steering universal between the power steering box an steering rack had stripped its splines on the inside. So he went over into the new 5,000 sq ft warehouse and grande a new one. Then he gave me a tour of the place! No other problems with my cart since then! There are only 3 others in the community and 2belong to snowbirds! I get compliments everywhere I go!
Sounds like you have some good carts!
@@JERRYANDLINDA Yea we have loads of fun with them. I will now add, that when I started looking at carts, I was very impressed with the Yamaha Quiet Tech II. Especially with the all independent suspension, Yamaha being the only one with independent rear suspension, makes for a great ride and handling, but tough to lift. However the biggest drawback is lack of speed at just 21 mph, plus a bit slow getting there, where in my Tomberlin, it’s quick from a stop, but it’s best from a rolling start. Right up to 25 mph, just feathering the go pedal, but will climb up to 26-27, depending upon charging level. Now I’m waiting for Tomberlin to release a Lithium Ion battery powered cart. Even though I have received a good three years and 4,000 miles on the 8, 6 volt Deep Cycle Trojan Battery’s so far.
Kevin thank you for the great information. Your carts sound great. We've kind of been toying with the idea of getting an electric cart. We know they would be much better when it comes to shooting our videos.
Great carts. Thanks
The batteries in an electric cart need to be replaced every 3 to 4 years. As they get closer to needing replacement your run time diminishes dramatically. Cost of replacement is $1000.00 for "good" batteries. I have owned 3 electric carts and would never buy another. Gas is the way to go.
Not true..should last 5-6 years if you take of the Batteries properly
The new lithium ion batteries have an 8 year warranty. They need zero maintenance. No watering. They keep their power no matter what the level of charge. The prices have dropped considerably.
@@cliffhubbard6095 but if you only drive it a few months per year then i hear electric is NOT the way to go.
Yup. Junk.
Electric is definitely the way to go. I’ve had both. Hard to beat the torque, power and dependability of electric. If all I have to do is replace batteries every 5-7 years I’m sold.
Not to mention gas is over $4 a gallon. Lithium pack have a 10 year battery life. They charge up to 75% in just a couple of hours.
Awesome! Cant decide which one I would want!👏👏👏👏👏
What was not mentioned was the smell of gas if spilled when fueling and the exhaust fumes going thru the tunnels my wife holds her breath in the tunnels.
The fumes have never bothered us, and our cart has a bowl around the gas tank port. No spillage.
They smell like exhaust !PU ! If like like driving a lawn mower !
Yup, fumes are freaking gross, they're rude to the person following, if you have kids on the back they're breathing in carbon monoxide and NOX... and we wonder why people started having higher cancer rates after the gas automobile became popular... go figure... we breath in that garbage.
Electric is now, and the future... RIP gas garbage
wait till you have to replace those batteries every 3 or 4 years!
Great video! Answered lots of questions. You guys are wonderful.
Thanks, Jeff.
Great information! Great video. Thank you.
The future of electric golf carts is here now. EZ Go makes a lithium battery golf cart. The same type of batteries that power Tesla automobiles. Zero maintenance. (No watering, post cleaning). Long range. 8 year warranties. No loss of power as they age. I always thought I would get a gas golf cart. But with the price of lithium batteries coming down, this is something to consider.
Cost on the battery pack is over $5000. Talked to club car dealer the other day
Golf carts used to be $1000 used and batteries were less back then. But then the quality went down and price went up when everyone started buying them to be cool. Different buyer and different demographic gets them now. I'm dealing with a 2016 Yamaha electric and I refuse to pay much for a throwaway battery. That's waste. You can't get cash deposit anymore at O'Reilly's. Might convert it to gas somehow.
Superb video today. Love love love all the effort and work you put into your channel. Thank you.
Thanks, Ellenray!
This is Gold 😂👌. The Electric Cart Cowboy is so smug lol.
Thanks for the video and Subscribed.
He was great!
Fun and informative video. Gotta say though, of all the TV tubers for my taste think Scott & Dawn Commack have the sweetest GC ride.
These guys are professionals! What a great video! 😊
It been good to see them go around the block an see who back first
Cute video AND informative! Thank you Jerry and Linda! I appreciate your good humor and information!
Thank YOU, Katherine! 😁
It is well deserved!
Excellent review.
Great info.. Thanks guys
Competition, challenges! Great stuff!
Great video!!!! Really cute and informative! Very creative!🙌
Really good video, as a stranger I understood everything haha thanks😁✌🏼
You two have a wonderful day down there in paradise! Wish we were there!
See you when you get here!
Yeah those golf carts no tickle my fancy. I have a Honda Pioneer 1000, does 67mph stock, 4x4, 2x4 automatic transmission, , same USB ports.4 wheel disc brakes, independent suspension all around, $14k out the door, no taxes. I own 6 acres up by Ocala so I took advantage of Florida's Ag tax exemption on farm implements. I put a LSV farm triangle on it and run it as a LSV, no turn signals needed, hand signals are still a lawful form of signaling in Florida. Now I take my Pioneer all over the state riding it, lots of fun. Ocala and Osceola National Forests, River Ranch, Holopaw, Daytona Beach. Don't let them tell you, you can only have a golf cart there. You can have UTV's too. Change the tires, insure it, and stay off roads 35mph and over, run it same as a LSV at 25mph, put a LSV triangle on it, and nobody can say anything, unless you try to go golfing with it.
What a fun video, loved the opening. Learned a lot also so a win-win. :)
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Great video! Awesome actors..
Lol that was a clever and cute video 😊 both made excellent points on their carts.
the battery replacement cost would be the big decision choice for me in 5-7 years that's an additional cost that needs to be considered at purchase time, with the gas cart their should be no big $ issues in the future..
The EZ go lithium battery has an eight year warranty.
3 questions. 1 How much is it to replace the batteries on the electric cart and how long do those batteries last. 2 Also can they be replaced with lithium ions?
3 Which carts are cheaper electric or gas?
1. $800 - 1000. 4-5 years
2. Yes. We hear that lithium costs about $3000
3. Comparable prices, maybe a tad more for gas
Ahhhhh. Ok thank you for the info!
👍🏼👍🏼 Thanks to all for a fun and info video👍🏼👍🏼
Great video! Very informative
Would have liked to hear both running, at idle, accelerating, and at cruise. Nice video.
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I’ve always like the immediate power of an electric cart & 75 miles of range is fine with me, but I can see the advantages of the gas cart too
Lithium is the way to go, it's faster and by far the least maintenance of either. Both Lead Acid and Gas have their annoyances. With programming you can make your lithium cart go 35 or 40 mph.
Well, we don't "toodle" around in golf carts in Connecticut unless we are physically on a golf course! But this is an interesting video...loved that western "feel" at the beginning. For both those "cowboys" with those golf carts there are no issues leaving their "INJUNS running." Hey, drag racing golf carts...wonder if anybody thought of having an official golf cart drag racing tournament at the Villages. Now that would be fun. Oh, I did notice that Packer sticker on one of the golf carts! "GO PACK GO!" Keep those videos coming and all the best to "Giz!"
I bought my 2005 Club Car DS in 2007. It's 4 passenger and now has over 45,000 miles on it. It would be more but we don't golf. I bought gas because I knew The Villages was expanding, although we never could have imagined anything below SR 44. Being a car guy, I enjoy hearing the engine when I give it the gas. Two weeks ago we left our home in Springdale, drove over the Chitty Chatty bridge, up thru Hawkins and over the Water Lilley bridge to the Village of Linden to visit my brother. We then went to Edna's and over the Brownwood bridge to Wolfgang's for dinner. We got home about 9 at night and put on 45 miles. I love having a gas car because I'd hate to be leaving my brother's house or Fenney Grill on a rainy night with the headlights and wiper on and run out of juice by Collier. I would only buy electric as a second golf car for running errands nearby.
Thanks for sharing, Bob!
I think both golf cars would be great but how nice it would be to never have to visit a gas station again and maybe spill a little gas. Just drive home plug it in and your all set. Do you have to replace the batteries every 4 years sure. But that’s easily done by the dealership while you’re having lunch. And Really most of the time you’re not going to go over 75 miles a day. So I would love the all electric car. Just one mans opinion. Great job guys very entertaining, loved it. Your friend Bobby.
The Battery Boys is a business that comes to your house. They do a really good job of cleaning the area where the batteries go & even paint, if needed. I have arthritis & in testing my neighbor's gas cart, found that turning the handle to go forward or backward was just too hard. On the electric, you just flip a switch on the dash. There's a lot of old gas carts being driven and boy, are they stinky & noisy!
That was great. Looks like your editing skills are improving. I love to see the changes as you both grow with this channel.
Thanks, Princess! 😁
That was a super fun video to watch, love your videos!
Great video! My take is that if you are going to use the cart frequently, like in a cart friendly community, going to the super market, etc. I'd go with electric for sure. On the other hand, like in my case, I don't live in a area suited for carts. Have hills, rural country roads, dirt roads and the like, I went with a recond gas unit. I feel the batteries would die from old age before cycling them out. Lithium's would last longer, but the cost wouldn't be worth it for my use. I chose, what felt was the least of two evils. LOL.
If you're using a cart every day you definitely want to go gas. It's far superior for heavy use and replacing the batteries is extremely expensive and the extra range is huge especially in a place as big as the villages. Electric is nice if you use your cart infrequently.
@@JayJayPea1 Interesting 180 from my opinion. Like just about anything, it's how you look @ it I guess. I went w/gas after weighing out all my use requirements. Plus running all over my lawn with a battery cart would flatten and smash the grass etc. due to weight and all. For pavement, doesn't matter gas or electric. I'd figured for a cart friendly community, a battery cart would be the way to go. Especially for seniors who don't want to fiddle with a nengine. Oh well.
Electric is nice if you use something three years and toss it. But having to replace batteries on the cart I inherited is no-go. Might convert it to run on one of my spare mower engines. Sounds tricky though. Definitely won't be fast. But then grandpa bought it new and never drove it....
Anything involving batteries is a racket. All the companies are owned by a few foreign names.
Was considering gas and electric for community center considering how much farther u can go without needing to worry about anything gas seems much better literally go 1-2 months without having to think about the Cart then when it does need something it's gas which takes 5 minutes max or a oil change once a year 30 minutes. And if you don't treat the batteries right you can expected a 1000 dollar bill every few years if you u want to maintain a decent range.
@@waynerhea6649 Ya, I hear ya. Always a Rob Peter to pay Paul thing. I have no regrets with my gas cart after having it a year now. I learned some HOA's in certain communities will not allow gas carts! Enjoy!
Great video!
Fun video as always,thank you for the info :).
Your videos get more and more creative!😄 Our neighborhood only allows electric, but it’s also just a very small neighborhood, so it’s fine for what we need. Not nearly as fancy as yours - which look great.
They really come in handy and they are fun too! Thank you, Carol!
This was a great video Jerry and Linda! I definitely have to side with the Wisconsin guy with the gas cart! Go Badgers! Unrelated, but do you guys ever go to the dog parks? Could you do a video on those?
We have done a couple including one just last week. That was a dud trip to the dog park because no other dogs were there.
Great video! Wow, 10K views on the first day!
Very cool dudes, I'll take one of each... :)
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Another enjoyable video Row/Oz
Great intro👍 You guys make it Fun.
Entertaining and informative. What is a sand bottle for? Obviously not for when you get stuck on an icy road😆
No those are for golfers. If you hit a golf ball properly it takes a divot from the course. You sprinkle a mixture of sand, seed, & fertilizer back into the hole you just made and the course recovers quickly.
Why did you buy the Ez-Go with the Acid batteries? I bought my Ez-Go with the Lithium batteries and there is absolutely no maintenance, no adding water and they charge up faster has faster pickup as well.
How long does it take you to fully charge? Does yours have a battery life gauge? I’m trying to decide between gas and electric
@@slowridin4988 Mine fully charges in about 4 hours, it has a power gauge on the cart just like a fuel gauge. The cart came with a 5-year warranty on the batteries, the dealer said to expect at least 7-10 years before you need to replace them, and then they cost about $1300. I was replacing my acid batteries about every four years anyway at a cost of around $800. Besides no maintenance and faster charging time, it is cost-effective to replace as well.
@@Chazman1946 dang yeah it sounds like lithium is the way to go for batteries. 7-10 year lifespan that’s insane!
The EZ go lithium battery has an eight year warranty.
Used electric Par cart nothing but trouble especially the par cart whose sophisticated charger was a poor design. Went to gas and never had a problem! Go Yamaha!
I maintain over 200 UPS battery backup power supplies for network equipment at work and I hate batteries, they are nothing but a pain in the ass! I would only ever buy a gas cart.
I don't know what kind of electric cart you had, but all the ones I've used are super simple... and the lithium ones are INSANE... not only that... but throw a solar panel on the roof and I never even plug the thing in!!!
Can’t wait to see ya your so helpful .
I still think I would like gas powered...though not sure 🤔
Enjoyed the video and show casing the differences between the carts. I do have a suggestion though: you could slow down the scrolling text across the bottom of the screen and NORMALLY the text at the end goes from bottom to top and could go a little slower for us old folks. I know. You are just trying to keep us on our toes!!
Good job!!
😁😁😁 We take a lot of flak for our videos being long. When you do the scrolling thing at the end it takes a long time if you slow it down. That's why I sped it up a little. I'm with you, it is hard to read.
Great acting and awesome info!
Hi. Excellent video. My father in-law sadly passed away recently. They have the same exact gas and electric carts. I’m looking for advice on storing them from May until January.
I’m mostly looking what to do with the batteries on both carts. Ty
well done
Interesting! You do great videos !
Thanks Jerry & Linda for doing this. The only thing I don't care for about electric is replacement of batteries that is well over a grand.I don't know in that four years of replacing batteries is equal to four years of paying for gas.What is you're opinion on this since you switched to a quiet tech?
We like the quieter cart. You are right about the batteries in an electric cart. About every 5 years, at least $1000 for replacement batteries and up to $3000 if you buy a set of lithium.
Battery 12 volt your looking at 18 teen hundred
I'm getting ready to install a AC conversion kit to my 2018 Club Car Precedent. It should hit about 35 miles an hour and I will be adding a lithium battery pack soon after that.
Wow! That's fast!
Can you please show us a video on the inside of the woodshops? Both of them. My husband is a master woodworker.
The new one is not accepting any traffic yet, And the old one has stringent guidelines in place due to covid and due to safety. I may try in the future. Believe me they are absolutely amazing workshops. Just about any equipment a wood worker could ever want or need.
Funny video... nicely done. I love those seats!! Where can I find those?
Nice Bengals golf cart. What's with the badger & the "G"?
Ha! Iowa State and Green Bay!
Electric is the way to go.
Not to mention gas is over $4 a gallon. Lithium pack have a 10 year battery life. They charge up to 75% in just a couple of hours.
Electric is cute until you have to replace the batteries in a few years. Here in the mountains, gas is the only way to go for inclines
Hey Jerry, cool ball cap!
Didn’t you all live In Floyd knobs Georgetown or Greenville Indiana I went to Floyd central and you all look super familiar
Linda taught at Georgetown and Jerry taught at Floyd Central.