Golf Cart

[CHenry]

I would go gas for reason already stated.
But still remember the old saying, if it has **** or tires, it will give you trouble lol
Seriously though, I've considered a golf cart in the past (never got one) and after some research and advice from others, I was only considering gas. I didnt have any restriction though.

 

[2busy]

I have a battery one but it was cheap and used. I would prefer a gas one.
Batteries have to have the water level maintained, multiple cable connections to keep clean.

 

[Lucky]

I just spent $1200 on new battery's that might last 2-3 years ,I think I would buy gas if I had it to do over

That is what I was looking for experience. Thank You.

 

[OKCShooter]

I just spent $1200 on new battery's that might last 2-3 years ,I think I would buy gas if I had it to do over

I've owned 7-8 carts over decades...average lifespan of batteries (I use Trojan batteries) has been roughly 6 years. Distilled water every 6 weeks and leave on chargers. Mine are used A LOT (I have 4 kids) and 2-3 year lifespan on batteries is a maintenance issue (Or crappy batteries, but a 48V replacement set at $1200 should have been good batteries)

 

[p238shooter]

I have had 3 carts for over 15 years for personal use, One old gas at the lake house, one newer gas to use around my 10 acres, and one electric that is special use (I needed something for a tow vehicle that was very, very smooth pushing aircraft around) and it is getting ready for its second set of $1200 batteries. Unless you have a very special reason for an electric, or just going to use it for a couple years or so, there is no way in hell I would suggest you get an electric cart. Gas ones, yep an oil change every year or so and pour in a 5 gal can of gas as needed, $60 starter battery every 5-7 years. Beats the hell out of remembering to connect the charger every time you bring it in, putting water in the batteries every few months, and yes the $1200 for batteries if you lug the heavy bas--ds your self. I would keep it simple, drive it in, forget about it till you hop in and drive off whenever. JMO

 

[CHenry]

Another plus for gas, you can take along a spare gas can in case you need it to get home. You cant take along extra electricity and if there's no place to plug in a charging cord on your route...your screwed. Even if there is, your stuck there waiting for the batteries to charge. I dont have any idea how long that is but...

 

[saddlebum]

I've owned 7-8 carts over decades...average lifespan of batteries (I use Trojan batteries) has been roughly 6 years. Distilled water every 6 weeks and leave on chargers. Mine are used A LOT (I have 4 kids) and 2-3 year lifespan on batteries is a maintenance issue (Or crappy batteries, but a 48V replacement set at $1200 should have been good batteries)

mine is used 4 days a week multiple times a day. this time I bought the Duracell batteries from batteries plus mostly because it's close to to the house and they swapped them for me. we'll see how long they last

 

[dancer4life]

Gas for sure. I have had two Easy Go and two Club Car golf carts and they have all been gas. We live in a community on Grand Lake with a couple of pretty steep hills. My carts have never had a problem with going up the hills. The residents that have electric carts, can’t hardly make it up the hills.
Gas carts are like automobiles, take care of it and change the oil once a year and it will last you a many many years with no problems.
Like has been mentioned above with electric carts, you are buying new batteries every 3 to 6 years depending on usage for a pretty penny.

 

[Okiedog]

Had an electric and gas for several yrs. Changed batteries and motor and still a POS. The gas unit had been in storage for over a year. Put in fresh gas, new plugs and battery. Still running 9 yrs later. Needless to say I'd never have another electric.

 

[Parks 788]

Question for you guys with the gas golf carts. Are these the type like you rent at a golf course? YOu step on the pedal and it turns on and goes or is there a keyed ignition and starter like a car? Has anyone done a swap out of the original gas cart engine to use a 4 wheeler gas engine from say a honda, polaris or kawasaki? Typically, what type of gas engines to golf course rental carts have?