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Electric EZGO Electric EZ GO Marathon, Medalist, TXT and RXV. |
View Poll Results: If you had a choice to buy either a 2012 RXV and a 2012 TXT, when would you buy rxv | |||
I would pay $200 more for the RXV | 10 | 52.63% | |
I would pay up to $100 more for the RXV | 0 | 0% | |
I would buy the RXV if prices were the same | 2 | 10.53% | |
I would buy the TXT if prices were the same | 7 | 36.84% | |
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll |
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05-03-2017, 12:52 AM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Would you buy RXV or TXT, Ceteris Paribus
If you had choice between a 2012 TXT and a 2012 RXV, all other things being equal, under what conditions would you choose the RXV?
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05-03-2017, 02:30 AM | #2 |
Over This Interview Is...
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: AZ
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Re: Would you buy RXV or TXT, Ceteris Paribus
Can't honestly give this a good answer, a 2012.5 & newer "Curtis" rxv is nice, an older one could be a problem to me.....(did not vote) question was too vague. Newer Curtis rxv is a "nice ride" to me, older "danaher" is a problem because of parts availability & more vauge diagnostics. 2012.5 was the "crossover" to Curtis controllers, a whole different RXV. Early software had flaws (as did danaher software). Guess it's back to the question, what color is the heat shield above your controller? Aluminum? Or black?.
. . If I we're sticking with "old school", I guess TXT. If I we're looking at "can my average techs fix it?" TXT all the way.... If I we're willing to dip my finger into the pond of "what might work really cool", make more miles per charge, have max regenerative brakes (puts MAX energy back into batteries), then RXV. It can be a very impressive platform (really impressive when "tuned up"). For a awesome "as delivered" powerhouse, try the AC Yamaha. It's a beast as delivered, and I'm glad its tough, because it's locked up, I can't tune it much. (Ha, shameless plug, I am a Yamaha guy and glad to see a factory setup that has power to kill the competition). Hate all day long....... |
05-03-2017, 03:33 AM | #3 | |
Gone Insane
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: TN/NC/GA Tri-state area
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Re: Would you buy RXV or TXT, Ceteris Paribus
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Having said that. The RXV, especially the Danaher equipped RXV, is a royal pain in the butt to run diagnostics on if you don't have the diagnostic handsets. The RXV handset for the Danaher is not compatible with other E-Z-GO cart controllers, and is more expensive than the Curtis handset. Even if you have the RXV handset, the Danaher diagnostics are vague. The TXT has more comprehensive diagnostics, which can be run without requiring a handset. Aftermarket controllers are readilly available, and are less expensive than the RXV controllers. You have many choices of motors and other upgrade components. I hope this information helps you to choose which is right for you. Bob |
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05-03-2017, 05:36 AM | #4 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: NE Indiana & SW Florida
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Re: Would you buy RXV or TXT, Ceteris Paribus
I had a TXT PDS for six years and loved it, all stock except fancy 205x30-12 wheels.
I since bought an RXV all stock except 205x65-10 wheels and there is no comparison. The RXV is so much better than the TXT. I have no intensions of modifying this cart in anyway. I bought a Curtis OEM handheld programmer to help me with any problems that comes my way. I like to work and fix my own cart and enjoy doing it. I think you should drive both and decide what you want to do with your cart before you buy. |
05-03-2017, 08:20 AM | #5 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: Would you buy RXV or TXT, Ceteris Paribus
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I have one of each at the moment. The RXV is superior except as noted. I also would like to comment on the AC Yammi. It is a beast on paper. More powerful the the RXV but more conventional also. There are some unknowns as it hasn't been available long. Fleet models probably more locked down than the PTV models and can either be unlocked? I don't know but if they can be at least released to the standard 19.6mph as the others then it will be the equal at least of the RXV on the flats and probably even better on the hills. |
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05-03-2017, 08:46 AM | #6 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Duncan Corners
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Re: Would you buy RXV or TXT, Ceteris Paribus
Lets make this simple
Hills -- RXV No hills --- Whatever floats your boat |
05-03-2017, 08:52 AM | #7 | |
Gone Wild
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Location: Central Alabama
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Re: Would you buy RXV or TXT, Ceteris Paribus
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Also, with the 12.5's and up, if you buy the handheld diagnostic tool, does that make it easier to trouble shoot and repair than the txt? |
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05-03-2017, 09:36 AM | #8 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Aug 2016
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Re: Would you buy RXV or TXT, Ceteris Paribus
The black heat shield is the newer controller.
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05-03-2017, 09:40 AM | #9 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: Would you buy RXV or TXT, Ceteris Paribus
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Note arrow in the picture. Also 8v batteries in this cart. 12v is standard and a weakness IMO. |
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05-03-2017, 12:56 PM | #10 | |
Getting Wild
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Re: Would you buy RXV or TXT, Ceteris Paribus
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Our old 36V TXT would make you realize there were slight hills around. Hills that were so slight, we never even noticed them before, not even on a bicycle. The RXV pays no attention to them. |
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