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Old 07-16-2010, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Russ_Boston View Post
What's the best place to look for a 2-3 year old golf cart? Either gas or electric is OK as long as the 'buy' is good.

Is there any value to just roaming around the squares looking for 'for sale' signs?

Should I go to a dealer? Which one?

Are there people that do driveway repairs after I purchase one?

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Russ
Like so many threads, alot of the answer has to do with your requirements and of course budget.

I see 2-3 years old in your post, in my world that is new . Is that what you looking for, (something that looks new) or could it be 6-7 years old? If you look at an electric cart there are so few moving parts, little that can go wrong, years are not as important as when buying a car for example. I say electric, not to say they are better, but I have no idea how to work on or evaluate gas carts, so I do not know what may need fixing on a 10 year old gas cart.

Another question is, do you want to work on your cart? This is a great way to save money and IMO alot of fun!

My carts are 10 and 8 years old. Both needed some work when I bought them, neither has ever let me down (feverishly knocking on wood!!!!!!)

For me all of my carts are private sales. Through word of mouth, if folks getting new cart, can I get their trade in before dealer, or I check the news paper. I feel comfortable evaluating and electric cart in a private sale and feel it is the best way for me to get a bang for my buck.

If you really would just like a cart that is pretty new and ready to go and you do not feel comfortable evaluating a cart, I would find a dealer that other's trust and you can get some form of warranty.

I think the best "deal" at a dealer can be to buy a trade in that is not their own make. As an example my friend bought a great Par Car from a local Club Car dealer. IMO if it was a Club Car they may be more apt to get the service guys to pimp it out a bit.

I have very little experence from dealers. I do know there are alot of private sales available. I am a Club Car guy and there always seems to be 3-5 in the paper. When I get back, I am in the market for a new one, maybe a 2003 this time