01-05-2021, 11:57 AM | #61 | |
Getting Wild
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Re: i40L ICON Electric Street Legal Golf Cart
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1. 72V vs 48V - considering I was buying a 6 seater, I liked the idea of the 72V over the 48V for range and peace of mind when fully loaded. 2. Bob Boyce - spoke with him and he said a 72V L6 is a beast. I read on here a review between two and someone said the 72V climbs hills better than the Icon. While in S Florida not a big deal, that means the EZGO has better torque and with a 6 seater that is never a bad idea. Bobs magic can get it to a high speed in low 30s which is fast enough for me. If the EZGO couldn't be programmed, Id probably change my tune. This was the biggest thing for me was having someone I knew could make the cart a beast. 3. My garage is 83" and Icon dealer told me 82.5" height. While Im confident it would fit, what if it didnt? I don't have ideal outdoor storage and in Florida humidity and rain will def get to it. 4. Learning curve - Ive been elbow deep in grease and dirt working on my current EZGO TXT. I know the parts, i know the issues, I know how to fix them and what to look for. Comfortability not that I couldn't learn on Icon but again I KNOW parts are easily available via Amazon both for fun accessories and wear and tear items (brakes, nuts, axles, hubs, etc. 5. Dealer is within 2 miles of me and has been great in listening to any issues I've had on my current EZGO without pressuring to buy anything. Icon dealer is further out of the way and haven't dealt with them. What I decided was this go around, I'll stay with the tried and true. An EZGO L6 will always be in demand. So if I want to change to ICON in 1 2 3 years, I can easily unload the L6 and make the jump. But for now, I was just more comfortable staying with the established brand after MUCH debate with myself. I have a ICON I60L in the hood that Ive been meaning to stop by and pick their brain. |
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02-19-2021, 11:13 AM | #62 |
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Re: i40L ICON Electric Street Legal Golf Cart
did anyone ever figure out what clays basket dap247 bought and installed on the i40?
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05-15-2021, 10:54 AM | #63 |
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Location: Tampa, FL
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Re: i40L ICON Electric Street Legal Golf Cart
Since my last post almost a year ago, I decided to pass on the Icon and go with a Club Car. However, the pandemic happened and I decided to hold off buying a cart. Now, I'm back to the drawing board and again, considering an Icon. My neighbor has one in which he bought from Bayside Golf Carts here in Tampa. He loves his. I've also talked to a couple of other Icon owners from my golf course and they too really like theirs. That said, to me it's not so much how new owners like their carts but instead, what happens when you have to get it serviced a couple years down the road.
In any event, I'm taking my wife to Bayside today to test drive one. We will probably also swing by a Club Car dealer to drive an Onward. This is a tough decision... I really like the Icon, but am a little concerned about part availability in the future. |
05-16-2021, 12:40 PM | #64 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: i40L ICON Electric Street Legal Golf Cart
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The dash itself is just a Yamaha one and there are tons of those. The rest of the core components though are fine because you can replace them with stuff that's been around for years. If the Toyota controller went bad, you'd just buy an Alltrax and replace it. If the solenoid/contactor went bad, they sell those everywhere. Batteries are batteries. The electric motors usually last longer than everything on the cart, but you could just buy another one and swap it. Brake pads can be bought at auto places and it takes regular brake fluid. Lights are LED and should last, but they could be difficult to replace...but that's a pretty safe gamble though. Seats can be reupholstered. Tires are interchangeable. |
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05-16-2021, 03:17 PM | #65 | |
Gone Wild
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cart the higher the prices will be...there is an ever growing demand for carts. As for parts availability Club Car components are more than likely China sourced...and would probably take just as long for spare oem parts to arrive. At the rate ICON is selling carts....parts availability will also increase as will popular accessories..... Don't wait too long ...as prices will continue rising... Happy cartin |
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05-18-2021, 06:51 AM | #66 | |
Not Yet Wild
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Now back to considering the Icon. This is crazy. |
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05-18-2021, 06:59 AM | #67 | |
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The reason I ask is let's say something happens with Icon and they become very sparse. Let's assume that as you described above that parts can be found. Is that the kind of thing that I could still probably take to a shop to get serviced? After my custom build club car deal just tanked, I'm back to considering Icon but still have the same concerns. One last question, I see that for an i40 (non-lifted), the price advertised just about everywhere is $8,100. What kind of discount off that price are most dealers offering? |
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05-18-2021, 10:36 AM | #68 | |
Gone Wild
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No clue on cart pricing though. |
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05-18-2021, 01:05 PM | #69 |
Gone Wild
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Re: i40L ICON Electric Street Legal Golf Cart
Last I heard from my dealer...no discounts .... they simply can't
keep them in stock....the ICONs are sold before they even get to my dealer..... You pays to play....don't put it off much longer....prices keep rising and sometimes steeply... Happy cartin' |
05-18-2021, 01:42 PM | #70 |
Getting Wild
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Re: i40L ICON Electric Street Legal Golf Cart
@cartsrfun,
many of the dealerships will skip taxes on a all cash purchase (kinda a discount). The dealer wasnt lying about discounts. The one in my hood will only offer a discount for something that doesnt sell and sits for a month, usually some horrid color. |
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