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Tips for Buying the Perfect Used Golf Cart
Are you a golf enthusiast who is sick and tired of paying the golf cart rental fees at your local club or course? Have you ever considered buying a used golf cart so you can forever say goodbye to those pricey fees. Buying your own used golf cart may cost you more money upfront than you’d like to spend, but when you compare that price to the money you spend each time you rent a cart—a price that can range from $10-$30 each and every time—it is easy to see that this investment will quickly pay for itself. To help get you started in your search, in this article we will provide some basic tips and suggestions that should help you shop for the perfect used golf cart for your unique needs.
Tips for Buying a Used Golf Cart
Before you decide on a used or refurbished golf cart to buy, there are several factors to consider, including:
• Price. There is no set price for golf carts, new or used, as there are many different types and styles. Take your time when shopping and compare the various prices of used golf carts at a number of different dealerships before making up your mind.
• Consider the Warranty. Buying a golf cart is a big financial decision, and the last thing you want is for this machine to break down after only a couple of uses, with no way to recoup your loss. Ask the dealer what type of warranty they provide and always get the terms of the warranty in writing.
• Gas or Electric. Golf carts are either electrically powered or powered with gas. Gas golf carts tend to have more power than their electric counterparts, but many courses have disallowed gas golf carts because of the noise and their impact to the environment. If there is a particular course where you play most of your golf, you may want to select the same type of golf cart used by that club.
The used golf cart you purchase will either be gas or electric, but it will also be sold as a refurbished model or an “as is” model. A refurbished cart, regardless if it is gas or electric, has usually been checked over thoroughly by the dealership, including such tasks as:
- Checking the water level
- Brake inspections
- Battery inspections
- Steering checks
- Air and oil filter (gas models)
- Carburetion system inspection (gas model)
- Compression checks (gas model)
- Tire inspections and replacement
- And much more...
If you buy an “as is” used golf cart, however, most of these checks are not included, but you will almost certainly get a better deal on the price. Many of these carts have no doubt come from the assortment of golf courses in the area, which could mean they have a number of dents and dings and even some unknown problems with the way they run. Therefore, unless you understand how to work on or fix the particular type of “as is” golf cart you plan to buy, you may want to stick to refurbished models exclusively.