Buying First Cart - help with model

Wheelers · 02-17-2015, 09:05 PM

Decided on a Yamaha gas cart, nothing purchased yet. I guess the question is... if you could start with ANY cart, which would it be?

Using it for the lake, some mild hills, maybe get a snow blade. Like to lift it a little, make it faster and more capable. Not a workhorse or any towing, just a fun cart.

raydhd · 02-17-2015, 09:59 PM

If I were to start again I would but a 4 stroke yamaha with a blown motor for dirt cheap and put the vegascarts kit in it. So let's say you get the cart for $300 and spend $1200 for the vegascarts conversion. You then have a $1500 cart with a brand new engine ,primary clutch,exhaust with a fair amount of power.I am sure others will have plenty of suggestions.

Mike Mac · 02-17-2015, 10:52 PM

G22!! Considered by many to be the best out there!!

Wheelers · 02-18-2015, 07:21 AM

Thanks! Just got off the vegascarts site....why do I feel like I'm at the top of a slippery slope!? :-))

Anything to watch out for a used G22? Working on them looks pretty straight forward and parts/mods are cheap enough. I'm guessing it's best to buy a stock one and do my own mods? Not sure I want a FULL ON project that needs paint, but I'm fine with the bolt on and engine work. I'm seeing 2007 off lease carts for like $2500, same cart with a lift, rear seat, etc. for $4500. One thing I would be interested in is getting a good lift kit that will make it a little safer for my daughter to drive, less tippy.

Is "YDR" the newer style...non G22?

Lot's of newer ones for sale, not may G22! I'm in the KC area.

nota · 02-18-2015, 08:13 AM

YDR is the new g-29 they are post 2007 models

Mike Mac · 02-18-2015, 08:51 AM

I did a G22 build, its in the thread, The G8 club, on page 444 if you care to look, There's some pretty good pictures of details that might help you decide. I think its the best car out there to hotrod!!

And Plowman can make it fast!!

Wheelers · 02-18-2015, 08:57 AM

So are the G22's "sought after"?? I mean there is like ONE for sale in the entire metro area!

Are the newer just not as mod-able?

Dave in VA · 02-18-2015, 08:58 AM

with Mike

I can't speak for the 29's, but i don't think you can go wrong with a 22.

Dave in VA · 02-18-2015, 09:37 AM

Is the 2007 a 29 or a 22? They overlapped that year...

Wheelers · 02-18-2015, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave in VA

Is the 2007 a 29 or a 22? They overlapped that year...

Learned a lot just since I posted yesterday (thank you all)...it appears to be a 29. Thus there are a lot of 2007 around, all Drive models.

Looks like I can expect to pay the same for a 22 as a 29 if the 22 is in decent shape?

02-17-2015, 09:05 PM	#1
Wheelers Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 25	Buying First Cart - help with model Decided on a Yamaha gas cart, nothing purchased yet. I guess the question is... if you could start with ANY cart, which would it be? Using it for the lake, some mild hills, maybe get a snow blade. Like to lift it a little, make it faster and more capable. Not a workhorse or any towing, just a fun cart.
Wheelers Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 25

02-17-2015, 09:59 PM	#2
raydhd VC 460 CLONE GONE WILD Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ray BY The Bay NJ Posts: 10,640	Re: Buying First Cart - help with model If I were to start again I would but a 4 stroke yamaha with a blown motor for dirt cheap and put the vegascarts kit in it. So let's say you get the cart for $300 and spend $1200 for the vegascarts conversion. You then have a $1500 cart with a brand new engine ,primary clutch,exhaust with a fair amount of power.I am sure others will have plenty of suggestions.

02-17-2015, 10:52 PM	#3
Mike Mac G8 Specialist Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 7,799	Re: Buying First Cart - help with model G22!! Considered by many to be the best out there!!

02-18-2015, 07:21 AM	#4
Wheelers Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 25	Re: Buying First Cart - help with model Thanks! Just got off the vegascarts site....why do I feel like I'm at the top of a slippery slope!? :-)) Anything to watch out for a used G22? Working on them looks pretty straight forward and parts/mods are cheap enough. I'm guessing it's best to buy a stock one and do my own mods? Not sure I want a FULL ON project that needs paint, but I'm fine with the bolt on and engine work. I'm seeing 2007 off lease carts for like $2500, same cart with a lift, rear seat, etc. for $4500. One thing I would be interested in is getting a good lift kit that will make it a little safer for my daughter to drive, less tippy. Is "YDR" the newer style...non G22? Lot's of newer ones for sale, not may G22! I'm in the KC area.
Wheelers Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 25

02-18-2015, 08:13 AM	#5
nota Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 330	Re: Buying First Cart - help with model YDR is the new g-29 they are post 2007 models
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02-18-2015, 08:51 AM	#6
Mike Mac G8 Specialist Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 7,799	Re: Buying First Cart - help with model I did a G22 build, its in the thread, The G8 club, on page 444 if you care to look, There's some pretty good pictures of details that might help you decide. I think its the best car out there to hotrod!! And Plowman can make it fast!!

02-18-2015, 08:57 AM	#7
Wheelers Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 25	Re: Buying First Cart - help with model So are the G22's "sought after"?? I mean there is like ONE for sale in the entire metro area! Are the newer just not as mod-able?
Wheelers Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 25

02-18-2015, 08:58 AM	#8
Dave in VA maintaining a low profile Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SW Virginia USA Posts: 6,316	Re: Buying First Cart - help with model with Mike I can't speak for the 29's, but i don't think you can go wrong with a 22.

02-18-2015, 09:37 AM	#9
Dave in VA maintaining a low profile Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SW Virginia USA Posts: 6,316	Re: Buying First Cart - help with model Is the 2007 a 29 or a 22? They overlapped that year...

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