Early Yamaha Electric-Need model ID

glater

I have an opportunity to buy this electric Yamaha golf cart, but would like to know more about it before I make a decision to buy it. Mainly, model #, approx year, shortcomings, etc. I know nothing about carts, other than having rented them when playing golf years ago. This one is about 200 miles away and he wants $500 for it. He is a friend of mine and is holding it for me, but he doesn't know anymore than I do about them. He bought it from a 80 yr old man, who kept it in his garage and claimed that was serviced regular and that the batteries are strong. It has frontend damage, but I'm not concerned about that, as I plan to use it only on my acreage (hilly but not rugged) and to allow my wife to take her 88 yr old mother for rides to get her out more. Also, He wants $500 for it and it comes with a charger. I'd appreciate any feed back. Your site is awesome and I've enjoyed seeing pictures of your customized carts. Thanks!

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smallblock450sl

It's a Yamaha G8-e. I normally don't recommend electric cars for property use, but for 500.00 sounds like a great deal. Electic carts,like 36 volters are not good hill climbers. Batteries can be expensive and you must take care of the batteries and keep them chargered. If you like it, your wife likes it and the pleasure of taking your mother in law for a "nice" ride.....I'd do it in a heartbeat. Heck, I'd pay much more then that to see my mom happy. If you don't like it , you can alway's sell it for the the 500.00 later.

rib33024

See if this helps----

glater

I really appreciate the quick reply. I'm trying to justify pulling a flat bed trailer 200 miles + to get it. I appreciate the concern about it not performing well on hills. I went hunting over thanksgiving weekend and a friend of mine had just bought a new EZgo gas with the lift package and had it at the ranch. I thought it was pretty cool and I started getting the bug for a cart to have around my place. My neighbor has a gas powered Gator and seems use it a lot. I'll certainly use your input, before I decide!

glater

rib3304, thanks! If i decide to go look at it, I'll print that chart and take it along for reference.
Smallblocksl450, by the model G8-e it appears that it would be a '90 to '94 model.
Great info, my problem now, after looking at how you guys customize these carts, this one looks pretty plain. Looks like I could get hooked on a new hobby.

trkbilder

OH! If you only knew!!! I have an electric G9 and pull hills all the time on it. It does ok but don't get in a hurry- top speed is around 13-15 mph with good batteries. Battery care is everything on these carts. Keep everything clean and tight and you should really enjoy it!! Good price!!

glater

trkbilder, good looking cart that you have. Taking care of batteries has never been one of my favorite pastimes. I worked for the local telephone co. for 38 years and had to maintain central office batteries as part of the job. We had strings of batteries that were put in, in 1965 & were still there in 2001 when I retired. If you don't do the maintenance, you'll shorten their life. I really appreciate all of you, for your input to a newbie. Thanks!!

bwy112301

glater, i just picked up a one for the same price. It looks like a G8 around '93 (that's what mine). The serial number is in the battery compartment and then look it up online for the exact year. The only drawback that I've found is finding parts and accessories. G9 parts and accessories are a dime a dozen but not G8? If it needs batteries you're looking at about $700 (mine did). It does OK on small hills. Enjoy!

rib33024

Maybe this will help ---




Yamaha imported their first golf cart into the US market in 1978. The first model was named the G1 and was first available with a 2-cycle gas engine. The following year in 1979 they came out with the 36 volt electric. In the mid 1980s Yamaha built a manufacturing facility in Noonan, Georgia and built their first four cycle gas cart, the model G2 which was introduced in 1985. It was also available as a 36 volt electric. In 1986 they came out with the G3, Sun Classic which was later replaced by the larger G5, these carts were predecessor of our modern Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs). They came with a full hard roof with a tempered glass windshield and even a windshield wiper. It also had headlights and turn signals. It was available in 2 cycle gas or electric. The G9 model came out in 1991, the next generation of the G2. In 1993 they introduced their first utility cart, the model G11 "Yamahauler". This model came with a heavy duty steel front bumper and an aluminum box with a tailgate as well as a rear trailer hitch. In 1996 they installed a larger 301cc engine in the G11. In 1995 the G14 was introduced followed by the G16 and G19 in 1996 which was Yamahas first 48 volt cart. The G20 "Concierge" was introduced in 2000. This was Yamahas first stretch multi-passenger cart. This was followed the next year with the G21 utility vehicle which replaced the G11 in 2001 followed by the G22 in 2003. In 2005 they came our with three new utility vehicles, the G23, G27, and G28. In 2007 they came out with a totally redesigned cart called "The Drive" Yamaha

glater

I still haven't decided if I should buy it. The good news is, I don't have a deadline on this one, so I won't rush into it. I'd hate to get it and soon afterward have to replace the batteries, like bwy112301, but I know that's the chance you would be taking with used carts. The good news is that there are a lot of used carts on Craigslist, so if I do pass on this one, there'll be others. But feedback from folks like you will help me in the end. rib33024, Interesting history of the Yamaha carts. Thanks again!