Help with price of golf cart

[adichiara]

can anymore tell me where I can go, like bluebook for cars, to find out the value of a 2003 yamaha electric 4 seat golf cart. thanks

[BK001]

Great question -- I am wondering the same thing since a pre-owned golf cart is next on my list (after the house closing this Friday).

[Phanatic Luvr]

Just always be careful if you are purchasing an electric cart and make sure you get a copy of when new batteries were installed, if its over three years old. Batteries can cost a good amount, $500. or more. Best to know so this doesn't take you by surprise. Just my thoughts ....

[Chatbrat]

Also, is it 36v vs 48v---big difference

[NYGUY]

I doubt their is a blue book. Probably just review classified ads to get a feel for price.

[champion6]

I doubt there is a blue book. Probably just review classified ads to get a feel for price.This is the best advice because there is no used price reference for golf carts.

[Rango]

When I was going to trade my cart on a new one, the dealer called a whole sale cart person for price. You will do better by selling yourself.

[BK001]

Helpful responses. Thank you.

[joec3]

First decision is the electric/Gas choice. Once you get past that check out this site.

Golf carts for sale both new and used as well as gas and electric. (http://www.thegolfcartguide.com/index.php?page=index)

Compare prices on there and then go looking. what you get is up to you.

Personally I just bought a gas Yamaha off of the classifieds here.
If your not sure of the quality of what your getting and don't know how to check out the cart. Call one of the local golf cart mechanics to check it out for a small fee of course.
Good Luck

[chuckinca]

We bought a late 90's gas Yamaha with newer sunbrella, cooler, sand bottle, locking glove boxes and paint 6 years ago for $2,200.

Have put in nearly $2,000 in repairs and replacement parts over the 6 years.

Have seen similar carts advertised for around $2,500.

It seems that it has had very little depreciation in the 6 years. Not a bad way to go.

I think buying a late model cart in the $8,000 range would probably have about the same repair/parts replacement cost but about a 50% or so depreciation over a 5 or 6 year period.

You see a lot of newer carts running around and you seen a lot of older carts running around. U payz ur money and takes ur choice.

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[chuckinca]

First decision is the electric/Gas choice. Once you get past that check out this site.

Golf carts for sale both new and used as well as gas and electric. (http://www.thegolfcartguide.com/index.php?page=index)

Compare prices on there and then go looking. what you get is up to you.

Personally I just bought a gas Yamaha off of the classifieds here.
If your not sure of the quality of what your getting and don't know how to check out the cart. Call one of the local golf cart mechanics to check it out for a small fee of course.
Good Luck


Looks like most of the ads for carts in Fla are in TV.

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[Diver]

With electric carts there are three high cost items that need to be checked. We all know about the batteries, but what about the motor ($900) or the Mcor (motor control $500)? Check to see if they have been replaced especially in older carts.

[justjim]

Last year bought a remanufactured Yamaha gas cart. It carries a 5 year warranty. There are some good used carts. We purchased one for a second cart and invested about half as much money----but no warranty. It's "buyer beware" in the used golf cart market.

[adichiara]

Thank you for your help

[Kent Brown]

I've got a friend that has a 4 seater electric Yamaha she's selling, only because she wants a 6 seater. Real good condition, new wheels even. If you want info, email me at reverserevolution180@gmail.com

[Chatbrat]

With a ParCar everything is proprietary, except the batteries--no cheap after market parts available

[jimbo2012]

Just keep in mind if you buy new batteries with a solar panel,

you save 30% on not only the solar power but the batteries too.

and with solar the batteries will last like 5 years

:thumbup:

[Nucky]

With a ParCar everything is proprietary, except the batteries--no cheap after market parts available

Thank you for the very helpful information. I think I'll go another route that gives more flexibility with repair's and parts. ParCar does look great, the other thing that I do like is made in the USA.
At least you pointed out something very important, I am grateful.:thumbup:

[Fred R]

Think carefully about purchasing an electric cart for use in an area the size of TV.. There isn't a week that goes by when I am in residence that I don't see an electric cart off the path since the battery died. The local Golf Cars Store told me that 95% of the sales are gas. Just something to keep in mind.

[jimbo2012]

totally untrue 95%, more like 60%

Any electric cart can go 40 miles.

the villages in only 15 miles

how long can you sit in cart?

Don't listen to people that use gas and pollute the air.

Oh and increase their carbon footprint.

My electric goes over 70 miles easy

[photo1902]

Think carefully about purchasing an electric cart for use in an area the size of TV.. There isn't a week that goes by when I am in residence that I don't see an electric cart off the path since the battery died. The local Golf Cars Store told me that 95% of the sales are gas. Just something to keep in mind.

Exactly. Enjoy the peace of mind of having a new gas model. Much quieter than those made 5-10 years ago. Depending on how much you travel, you can rest assured that a trip 5 or 6 miles away, including playing 18 holes of golf, then lunch or dinner afterwards, and you're not going to have to plug into an outlet behind a bank or restaurant to ensure you make it home.

[jimbo2012]

Yes they are quieter than the older ones, but they are still noisy, drive one.

oh and they stink.

There is a distinct vibration from the noisy motor,

If you have no concern for the environment and like noise smell with vibration let us know how it goes.

I can play 36 holes of golf have dinner lunch & breakfast, never plugged my cart into any power for 3 1/2 years.

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[photo1902]

Yes they are quieter than the older ones, but they are still noisy, drive one.

oh and they stink.

There is a distinct vibration from the noisy motor,

If you have no concern for the environment and like noise smell with vibration let us know how it goes.

I can play 36 holes of golf have dinner lunch & breakfast, never plugged my cart into any power for 3 1/2 years.

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You gonna scold us gas cart owners now? I own two. Don't notice any smell, maybe its the EFI and improvements made to the engines, I don't know. I drive my car and my truck as well. Don't notice any smell or vibration in those either.

[CWGUY]

totally untrue 95%, more like 60%

Any electric cart can go 40 miles.

the villages in only 15 miles

how long can you sit in cart?

Don't listen to people that use gas and pollute the air.

Oh and increase their carbon footprint.

My electric goes over 70 miles easy

:( Wait a minute... don't listen to people that drive gas but listen to someone who sells batteries for electric carts???? Certainly no conflict there. I was also told 95% when I bought. Don't know if that's true, but I'll bet it is closer than 60%.

P.S. If you plug in at a store, restaurant, postal station etc. to get home.... it's called theft! :police:

[jimbo2012]

You gonna scold us gas cart owners now? I own two. Don't notice any smell, maybe its the EFI and improvements made to the engines, I don't know. I drive my car and my truck as well. Don't notice any smell or vibration in those either.

No one is scolding anyone we're all adults here.

some of us have lost out sense of smell & hearing as retired persons too.

can't compare cars & trucks, they are built to different standards and have pollution equipment in place.

If you can tell me that you can go into a tunnel and not smell those fumes................well!

I play golf with a buddy that picks me up with a gas cart, he admits mine is nicer to drive, but my wife was out with mine. we always try to use mine.

And the Sun pushes it right along.

.Have you read the response to Tesla new car?

[jimbo2012]

P.S. If you plug in at a store, restaurant, postal station etc. to get home.... it's called theft! :police:

very true, but if you use the sun it's free! :thumbup:

and the government subsidizes it!!!!

[ajbrown]

It would just be nice if we got back to what the OP asked.

Hopefully they have what the need from the good responses prior to today at 8:45 AM

[photo1902]

It would just be nice if we got back to what the OP asked.

Hopefully they have what the need from the good responses prior to today at 8:45 AM

And the definite answer was that there is no definite answer to determine the value.

[Walter123]

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[Jimmydoodlebug]

I don't want to hijack this thread, but here goes.

I don't understand why new golf carts are so expensive. We recently bought a new Yamaha gas engine two seater with upgraded seats and it cost us around $14,500 out the door.

We paid for seat belts, which are a necessity but not usually included. There are no airbags. There is no air conditioner. There are no windshield wipers. There aren't even any doors!

Jenkins Hyundai is advertising 10 Accents for $14,960. They have air conditioning. They have doors. They have radios. They have seat belts. They even have windshield wipers! They're street legal and if you wanted to you could drive one to Alaska and back with no worries.

I just don't see how a little golf cart could cost as much. :shrug:

[jimbo2012]

You can go outside the bubble and be amazed how much cheaper they are.

these carts should sell for $7500.

just google new ones, that speaks volumes for how they overcharge here.

[Walter123]

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[biker1]

In my Village, it is probably 90% gas, perhaps a bit higher. I know several people who replaced electric carts with gas carts. I don't know anyone who has gone the other way.

:( Wait a minute... don't listen to people that drive gas but listen to someone who sells batteries for electric carts???? Certainly no conflict there. I was also told 95% when I bought. Don't know if that's true, but I'll bet it is closer than 60%.

P.S. If you plug in at a store, restaurant, postal station etc. to get home.... it's called theft! :police:

[biker1]

Where did you buy it? I bought my Yamaha at Carts and Clubs in Ocala and it is was much less than that and has the really nice high backed seats and several other goodies.

I don't want to hijack this thread, but here goes.

I don't understand why new golf carts are so expensive. We recently bought a new Yamaha gas engine two seater with upgraded seats and it cost us around $14,500 out the door.

We paid for seat belts, which are a necessity but not usually included. There are no airbags. There is no air conditioner. There are no windshield wipers. There aren't even any doors!

Jenkins Hyundai is advertising 10 Accents for $14,960. They have air conditioning. They have doors. They have radios. They have seat belts. They even have windshield wipers! They're street legal and if you wanted to you could drive one to Alaska and back with no worries.

I just don't see how a little golf cart could cost as much. :shrug:

[biker1]

No concern for the environment? Anyone who thinks that a gas golf cart, which by the way gets 50 MPG, is going to have any impact on the environment has no appreciation for the scope of world wide energy usage and has probably never been outside the country to major metro areas such as Beijing, Sao Paulo, Rio, London, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Mumbai, as I have. Or even LA and NY in this country. Virtually everything you buy gets transported by a diesel engine. Unless you are living off the land, you consume energy and lots of it.

Yes they are quieter than the older ones, but they are still noisy, drive one.

oh and they stink.

There is a distinct vibration from the noisy motor,

If you have no concern for the environment and like noise smell with vibration let us know how it goes.

I can play 36 holes of golf have dinner lunch & breakfast, never plugged my cart into any power for 3 1/2 years.

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[CWGUY]

No concern for the environment? Anyone who thinks that a gas golf cart, which by the way gets 50 MPG, is going to have any impact on the environment has no appreciation for the scope of world wide energy usage and has probably never been outside the country to major metro areas such as Beijing, Sao Paulo, Rio, London, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Mumbai, as I have. Or even LA and NY in this country. Virtually everything you buy gets transported by a diesel engine. Unless you are living off the land, you consume energy and lots of it.

:agree: May I add they also don't think about how that electric is generated. Some think it comes from a hamster on a wheel. Others are convinced it comes from a hamster and worry about the effect of "Hamster Flatulence" on Global Warming. :ohdear:

[Moderator]

Reminder...the topic is about pricing golf carts.

Please feel free to start another thread about gas vs electric or environmental concerns.

Moderator

[Don Deliz]

Great question -- I am wondering the same thing since a pre-owned golf cart is next on my list (after the house closing this Friday).
I posted an ad in Thevillages news selling 2008 Clib Car precedent two seater and s 2009 Club Car 4 seater DS. No longer need two carts so buying a new cart. You can buy both for $6100.

[Jodie8740]

can anymore tell me where I can go, like bluebook for cars, to find out the value of a 2003 yamaha electric 4 seat golf cart. thanks

We have a gas golf cart for sale.


Jojo8740@live.com

[Peggylee]

You could ask to have the cart inspected. Not sure if The Villages Golf Cars offers this or not. I know I see different trucks for repairs roaming around. I have always dealt with Scott at the Colony location. I trust him completely, call and ask him he would send you in the right direction.

[graciegirl]

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[Walter123]

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[PoolBrews]

I recently sold my electric cart and purchased a rebuilt 2013 Yamaha gas cart. The electric came with the house.

1 month here and it needed new batteries ($650) - couldn't even make it to Lake Sumter and back from Lopez. The new batteries were awesome - could easily drive to Brownwood from Lopez, play 18, and drive back with only 25% battery gone.

3 months later, the F/R switch went - I replaced it myself at a cost of $130.

1 year later, and the controller went! This was expensive!! $900.

I was afraid that the charger would go next (another $500), or the motor itself, so I sold it. Although I did love the quiet, smooth ride... I didn't like the thought that I couldn't trust this particular cart :(

For anyone looking, I found a guy that offers rebuilt 2013 Yamaha gas golf carts at a great price. It offers the high speed gear, has the larger mag wheels, a 12v receptacle, Sunbrella roll up shades, choice of dash color, bolstered seats in ANY color you want (mine are Tangerine and Navy Blue), and painted ANY color you want (he does the painting himself - mine is Candy Tangerine). It comes with a 1 year warranty... and he charges $6,000 for all this!! My cart looks fantastic (I'm a Bears fan), and took about 2 weeks to get. The business is called Custom Cart Creations & More - Billy is the owner (352) 551-4549.

[OhioBuckeye]

$500. for golf cart batteries oh I bet it's more like $800.+ for golf cart batteries. Personally I have a gas cart which I'm glad I got. The only bad thing with a gas cart is, they're are loud. My gas cart gets 200+ mi. per gal. It's better to put 7 or $8. of gas in it once a week or 2 than to have to fork out $800.+ dollars every 5 yrs. Just my opinion!

[jimbo2012]

I am selling 6 nicely used gas golf carts. I do every year. These are great buys on used rentals. ....prices from$4,500 - $5,500.

If you're not a paid sponsor, you shouldn't be offering these.

[dotti105]

Think carefully about purchasing an electric cart for use in an area the size of TV.. There isn't a week that goes by when I am in residence that I don't see an electric cart off the path since the battery died. The local Golf Cars Store told me that 95% of the sales are gas. Just something to keep in mind.

I think those are older statistics. The gas carts are more prevalent here since "the villages golf cars" carrys, and thus encourages more gas cart sales.

The electric carts with 6-8 volt batteries or better yet, 8-6volt batteries are very reliable and offer great range. Up to 60 miles on a charge.

Most stranded electric golf cart users are those that haven't bothered to find out how and when to charge their carts. Or how to check their voltage. Some are renters who were given no instructions on use of the gc that went with the home they rented.

My hubby and I each bought used electric carts when we arrived here. His for $2500 and mine for $6500. They have been great! Very reliable and no range problems for us!!

The important thing is to educate yourself!! Al look at lots of cars before you buy. Each brand had it's pros and cons.

[chuckinca]

$500. for golf cart batteries oh I bet it's more like $800.+ for golf cart batteries. Personally I have a gas cart which I'm glad I got. The only bad thing with a gas cart is, they're are loud. My gas cart gets 200+ mi. per gal. It's better to put 7 or $8. of gas in it once a week or 2 than to have to fork out $800.+ dollars every 5 yrs. Just my opinion!


If reg gas costs around $2.00/gal you can get around 4 gals for $8; if you get 200+ miles per gal, 4 gals gets you 800 miles and you go the 800 miles in about a week in a cart that legally goes 20 MPH. Means you drive your cart 40 hours a week. Is that true?

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[biker1]

He doesn't get 200 miles per gallon. Typically, the number is 50+ miles per gallon.

If reg gas costs around $2.00/gal you can get around 4 gals for $8; if you get 200+ miles per gal, 4 gals gets you 800 miles and you go the 800 miles in about a week in a cart that legally goes 20 MPH. Means you drive your cart 40 hours a week. Is that true?

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[THUNDERCHIEF]

A 2003 yamaha electric in good condition is worth no more than $ 2000 dollars, and that is if the batteries are not 3 or 4 years old. There is a source on the internet called balls out motors that has many used carts, and they will explain what to look for. I would not buy electris- batteries are 600 dollars or more.

[THUNDERCHIEF]

Thailand 1966 f-105's

[graciegirl]

I think those are older statistics. The gas carts are more prevalent here since "the villages golf cars" carrys, and thus encourages more gas cart sales.

The electric carts with 6-8 volt batteries or better yet, 8-6volt batteries are very reliable and offer great range. Up to 60 miles on a charge.

Most stranded electric golf cart users are those that haven't bothered to find out how and when to charge their carts. Or how to check their voltage. Some are renters who were given no instructions on use of the gc that went with the home they rented.

My hubby and I each bought used electric carts when we arrived here. His for $2500 and mine for $6500. They have been great! Very reliable and no range problems for us!!

The important thing is to educate yourself!! Al look at lots of cars before you buy. Each brand had it's pros and cons.

The Villages Golf cart store also "carries" and sells electric carts.

The fuss has much to do about environmental issues which I think are eclipsed by older people who need a dependable way to get there and back and not get stranded along the road in the heat. We had one of each for a long time, and finally abandoned the electric and got dependable gas.

We bought a used gas Yamaha nine years ago and it is still perking along. Our new gas cart is making it have an inferiority complex.

A fully loaded new cart is about 11K. A nicely equipped new cart is about 8K. A fancy schmancy old timey looking one with doors can be 20K...and they are beasts to try and play golf in with two ordinary people...and especially men....very tight. Electric cart batteries are about $600 to $1000 depending on how many batteries and they have to be replaced every three or four years depending on use.

[jimbo2012]

Sure they sell electric, go in one of their stores and they have ONE all they way in the back.

the salesmen immediately say don't buy them, they knock them as undependable etc.

I think you need to ask why?


Answer-------I think the margin of profit is greater on gas carts.

So the knock is all profit derived not usability. :shrug:

As Dottie said they work fine, fact any can do a min of 45 miles on a charge, in 3.5 years I've been here only saw one towed.

So let's be honest, gas carts can break down and need to be towed once in while too!

How many hours can you sit in cart and drive in a day?

My butt would be sore after 40 miles.

When I tested my solar cart I used 3 different drivers to go the 73 miles on the test. we were all tired.

Most folks go 30 at most a day, some 10......

If you're concerned about battery longevity get lithium's they last 15 plus years never need water.

I still have not plugged my carts into shore power in 3.5 years. The solar always keeps it fully charged.


Electric cart batteries are about $600 to $1000 depending on how many batteries and they have to be replaced every three or four years depending on use.

With solar they are $400-$700 due to the fed rebate

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[asianthree]

We bought a refurbished Yamaha in 2010 The only money that we put into it so far is having it tuned up every year runs like a champ. Bought a new gas Yamaha this year does have a better ride but old red is for the golf course and out in the rain. Carts and clubs says it will run many years more

[flyerguy]

I think those are older statistics. The gas carts are more prevalent here since "the villages golf cars" carrys, and thus encourages more gas cart sales.

The electric carts with 6-8 volt batteries or better yet, 8-6volt batteries are very reliable and offer great range. Up to 60 miles on a charge.

Most stranded electric golf cart users are those that haven't bothered to find out how and when to charge their carts. Or how to check their voltage. Some are renters who were given no instructions on use of the gc that went with the home they rented.

My hubby and I each bought used electric carts when we arrived here. His for $2500 and mine for $6500. They have been great! Very reliable and no range problems for us!!

The important thing is to educate yourself!! Al look at lots of cars before you buy. Each brand had it's pros and cons.

I agree. It is surprising how many electric cart owners don't know anymore than how to plug it in. Batteries do take more maintenance, but with proper PM they will last many problem free years and you don't need to be a certified technician to perform the procedures. There are plenty of places on the internet that will give you a complete tutorial on battery maintenance. Also, if you have one, read the Manual.