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Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Some country clubs lease their carts from a Yamaha dealer. Could be a 1 year lease, 2 year, 3 year.
When these carts are returned ot Yamaha, they become refurbished. These are more of a crap shoot, some would be fine, some are probably pretty worn out.

You hit the nail on the head, buying a refurbished cart is playing golf cart roulette. Sometimes the outcome is favorable and other times it’s not. I guess it’s up to the buyer to determine if the risk of buying refurbished versus new is worth the cost savings. Just be aware, many people using a golf cart that they don’t own on a golf course tend to not treat them very well. Based on some of the things I’ve observed over the years, I’ll go with a new golf cart.

[Garywt]

We bought a cart there and love it. The OP said it was an 18 month old, new to them cart so they know what the bought. You would think that this clutch would be in great shape at 18 month. The OP did not say how long they had it. Unfortunately when buying used you never know if it was abused when new.

We were told our cart had only 20 hours and used at a PGA tournament but of course that could be just a line, we will never know the truth.

Sorry you had to pay $700 but you probably saved at least $3000 for the cart so you are still ahead.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Some country clubs lease their carts from a Yamaha dealer. Could be a 1 year lease, 2 year, 3 year.
When these carts are returned ot Yamaha, they become refurbished. These are more of a crap shoot, some would be fine, some are probably pretty worn out.

Also, many country clubs who had leases expiring in 2020 or 2021, paid the residual and held onto their carts for another year or two.
Two reasons, supply chain made getting a fleet of golf carts tough and the un known impact of COVID on the financials.
So some of the refurbs now have an extra year or two or wear and tear on them.

[KennyP]

and its not 700 to fix