Cost savings counts in the current economy even when you are shopping for golf carts. Perhaps you need to use the golf cart as a utility cart but you do not have a lot of reserve cash to make the purchase. Country clubs and private golf clubs are prime searching ground for used carts, since they upgrade their fleet of carts every three or four years.
Most of the time, carts bought from private country clubs will be sold "as is." The clubs probably have kept regular maintenance and made sure there is no major damage, but they usually do not clean the carts for you or do any other kind of refurbishing just for the sale.
There are no warranties for as-is carts. You take the risk of having to repair it yourself when you buy it.
The key to buying golf carts without warranties is to make sure you test-drive the cart before paying for it. If it is possible to test drive it on a hill with some weight in it, you should do it before you pull out your checkbook. Also, inspect the body of the cart for rust or signs that parts of the cart have been replaced.
Refurbished carts from golf cart dealers have undergone thorough inspections and have already been cleaned and reupholstered. Golf cart dealers also offer warranties for 30 or 60 days and give you the chance to select different seats, new paint jobs or upholstery.
Do not ever make the mistake of settling for the first golf carts that you may find. Shop around to several dealers or private golf clubs to get the cart that fits your needs.
Maintenance is extremely important for golf carts, especially if they are used. Gas-powered carts, which always need new air filters, oil changes and spark plugs, require ongoing maintenance. The electric carts will require the most attention to batteries, which need to keep a safe water level and need to be changed every two years.
Expect to spend about $2,000 for a used golf cart. New carts cost about $4,000. Most of the used golf carts at country clubs are electric carts, so if you want a gas cart, you probably will have to go through a dealer. Remember to ask lots of questions and compare the prices and cart quality of several sources.
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