A Cheaper Way to Buy a Golf Cart
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.
If you are purchasing a golf cart from a private golf course, more than likely you will be buying the cart “as is.” This means they will probably have been inspected for major damage, but there will have been no cleaning or other kinds of refurbishing.
As-is golf carts come with no warranties. It is understood at the time of your purchase that you will take on any repairs or replacements that have to be done.
Make sure that you test-drive the cart before paying for it. Add weight to it and drive it up a hill to see how well the motor runs. Look at the body of the cart for signs of rust or to see if there have been any replacement parts.
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 becomes a key activity after you have made your purchase. How much maintenance will cost will depend on what kind of golf cart you purchase: gas-powered or electric. Electric carts need the water level checked regularly and require a $400-500 battery replacement every two years. Gas-powered carts need the spark plugs, oil and air filters changed regularly.
A good estimate for used golf carts is about $2,000, compared to the price of a brand new one at about $4,000. Gas golf carts are going to require you to deal with a dealer, since country clubs mostly use electric carts. You should feel safe asking the right questions and comfortable enough to compare prices before you buy.
The Golf Cart Covers Guide was established to help people learn about the various aspects of golf cart covers.
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