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I recently got an EZGO RXV for similar reasons - neighborhood cruising and golf course use. It's been fantastic! A smooth ride, good power, and the electric option is a plus. I didn't go for lithium, but it's worth considering for longer battery life. I also disabled GPS using this guide golfgladiator.com for more adventure. I hope this helps!
The only thing to worry about going lithium is the problem with them catching on fire.
It’s common just google it and you will see lots of examples. Firefighters have been going door to door to warn people not to charge their carts indoors.How common is that? I haven't seen much like that, but haven't really been searching for that kind of problem either.
In that area, its nearly all Yamaha.Keeping an eye on this thread - we're considering an investment property in the Villages in Ocala, FL. A 4-seater gas cart would be ideal if anyone has recommendations.
I have seen a lot of houses for sale that include a golf cart; Yamaha is definitely a popular choice there!In that area, its nearly all Yamaha.
Quietest Gas Cart out there.
I have an EZGO RXV lithium. A couple of things, I really like the auto brake on the RXV, I despise carts without it at this point.
Interesting. I had not heard that. Mine has worked flawlessly but maybe I've just gotten lucky. When I have to use the course carts (without that feature) I've really grown to appreciate it.It might not be there for long.
EZGO has had TONS of problems with it and it continues to be a spur in their side.
I would say google it.Interesting. I had not heard that. Mine has worked flawlessly but maybe I've just gotten lucky. When I have to use the course carts (without that feature) I've really grown to appreciate it.
Since the RXV's don't have brakes per se.........use the battery for stopping, I wonder what the issues have been? Do you know? There aren't many failure points.
I know of probably at least 20-30 people at our club who have lithium and have not heard of any of these issues. Also, our clubs fleet is lithium and no issues there. There was a small electrical fire in the cart barn below the clubhouse but that was because of the almost 40 year old electrical wiring.It’s common just google it and you will see lots of examples. Firefighters have been going door to door to warn people not to charge their carts indoors.
One course had 2 separate fleets of lithium carts burn up last year due to the batteries. A regular battery powered can catch fire as well.I know of probably at least 20-30 people at our club who have lithium and have not heard of any of these issues. Also, our clubs fleet is lithium and no issues there. There was a small electrical fire in the cart barn below the clubhouse but that was because of the almost 40 year old electrical wiring.
Yeah that’s not good.One course had 2 separate fleets of lithium carts burn up last year due to the batteries. A regular battery powered can catch fire as well.
Would I get one, most likely but I probably wouldn’t park it in my garage.
So very true on the frame material. Our Yamaha is steel, its well made, but we have noticed some rust starting. So its time to sell and get an aluminum frame cart. Just not going to deal with freaking rust at 70 years old. And regarding lithium batteries. No darn way. To many failures around the country. But our wacky CC is replacing every golf cart with Lithium powered. I think its rather nuts, when there is nothing wrong with the carts they have.We have gone through this twice in the last few years, so let me see if I can help.
EZGO RXV, very good cart, inexpensive parts prices and tons of custom options. Depending on the cart, make sure you explore the storage situation as the one we looked at was lacking a bit. Otherwise we really liked it.
Club Car Onward. The second cart we ended up with. Love it. Love everything about it so far. We upgraded ours with performance package, and some others and think it looks and rides great.
Icon i40. Our previous cart. Looks good. Fast. Comes with a lot of bells and whistles. Made in China, like so many that look just like it. Parts are hard to come by if you need to have repairs done locally. Seat upgrade are DEFINITELY needed, these things are not comfortable.
If you are looking at Icon, you can look at Advanced EV, Gorilla and about 10 other brands that are the exact same cart with a different brand. All made in China and shipped here.
Frames. EZGO is a steel frame. Very well made in GA. Club Car is an Aluminum frame. Also made in GA. If you are in a high humidity area, aluminum is less prone to rust issues long term.
Bintelli Carts. I believe assembled in SC, but frame comes from China. They look very similar to a number of carts that feature a body kit. I can offer very little about them, other than they have a couple of hundred dealers nationwide, which is fairly small.
Definitely get out and test drive. Sit in the seats. Look over the websites for custom options.
Hope that helps.
Thanks! The EZGO RXV has been highly recommended from almost everyone we talked to. We priced a few new ones and they were in the $16-$18k range after tax and I just didn’t think we could get quite that much use out of it. The refurb looks and drives like new and saved us A LOT of money. I just need to get the golf bag attachment and I’ll be ready to go!Congrats on the purchase! Our 2008 RXV is fine, but just bumpy since it is older tech on the suspension. We will someday replace it with a newer model but don't want to spend $16k on new, like you mentioned.