Yamaha vs. EZ/CC? YDRE

[Wakko47]

I've been researching like crazy about CC and EZGo carts as I try to purchase one locally. I hadn't considered Yamaha since they are pretty rare on the various classifieds, but an '07 YDRE popped up for a $1500 with 3 1/2 year old batteries. Seems decent, and around here people are getting $1500 for '90s CCs. I was fairly set on getting a CC, is there any disadvantage or advantage of the Yamaha, if it turns out to be a nice cart? I anticipate replacing the batteries sooner than later based on age. Are they as easily upgradable than the others? (Lift, tires, 20+ mph, rear seat, curtains). Thanks for the assist.

[LPnTX]

I have an 07 YDRE and check the rear axle first. That year they installed the white tag rear axles that have been a nightmare and many have failed. I've had multiple electrical issues as well and almost junked it. Thanks to Don Plowman at Plowman's Cart's, I installed a new alltrax Controller, HD solenoind and new motor. Cart runs good now, but was a nighmare at first. He also suggested switching from 4, 12V batteries to 6, 8V's and I have much longer range

[Croqezgo]

Well it is everyone's own opinion. You cannot go wrong with a yamaha. The ydre is a great cart. Easy to upgrade, good quality. Any and all upgrades are available. I have a g22 which is kind of an oddball and I can still get everything. I have worked on my buddy's ydre and it is a very nice cart. Just remember the lug nuts are metric 😉