[jimbo2012]

There r primarily two thing to replace, the batteries already discussed.

And the motor, if that did need replacing it's only $250.

Best thing to do is drive it a bit, see how it feels.

[ajbrown]

For me personally.....

When I am looking for a cart I do not worry too much about the battery pack. In fact I am happiest if the cart does NOT have new batteries. My feeling is that 'many' electric cart owners do not properly maintain the pack, so even if they are new (less than a year), I have no idea what harm has already been done by general cleaning, watering or over discharging.

Some clues about maintenance may be obvious when you look in battery compartment. Is it dirty? Are the batteries clean? Do you see corrosion in the tray or rails?

Always drive the cart. Drive it fast, corner hard, brake hard, listen.....

Bring along a GPS to make sure the cart does 20 MPH (or more ). One guy tried to sell me a cart a couple of years ago that was Villgaes ready. It goes fast he said. It went 16 MPH. His response was "well, you can get that fixed", to which I said see you later, good luck.

Things that I look at are which make a cart more attractive:

Upgraded controller?
Upgraded motor?
Sunbrella enclosure shape?
Tires and wheels 10 inch instead if 8 in?