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Originally Posted by grayesun
They both strongly recommended buying new vs. used - this was not our original plan; will have to do some "studying up" on this also.
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I am not sure I would rule out used, or should I say reconditioned, at least for research. There you may find things you cannot find in new, e.g., high speed gears, custom motors, different battery configurations, etc. As an example Grandpa and Grandma Village Buggies will build you a electric club cart with (8) 6 volt batteries (increased range) and some combination of gears and motor that will take a cart up hill at 20 MPH. I would feel comfortable buying from them, and I suspect there are some other reputable places to buy used. They build electrics, but specialize in reconditioned gas carts which he will drop off at your house for a test drive.
I have to date bought electrics from private owners with good success. I say electric because I feel comfortable working on them if there is an issue which I have never had. What the heck it is just batteries, motor, controller and switches. You will often find carts 3 - 4 years old in great condition for 30 - 40% of original cost (taking into account you will most likely need a new battery set soon).
So many choices
, good luck....