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Old 10-05-2010, 04:39 AM
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This cart was a great price for what it was. Sometimes if the deal seems to good to be true, it probably is. It is very easy to see what used carts sell for and what each year costs. A new cart Villages ready is around 10K. Take a 1K depreciation for each year of age down to around 3K to 4K. Then it's all about condition of the cart. If electric, how old are the batteries. If gas, how well does it run and handle. Clutch noise and brakes, tires, condition of covers and windshield. A cart 7 or 8 years old might be worth $1500 or $4500 depending on condition, features, remaining useful life. Almost any cart that still runs OK and is Villages ready is worth $1500 to $2000. I would rather have an 02 Club Car in great condition with new batteries then an 05 that is all banged up, ripped curtains and old batteries for the same money.

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