Best time to buy an electric golf cart?

[lvshworles]

Hello! I will soon be in the market for an electric golf cart!
When is the best time of the year to get the BEST PRICE???

[dtennent]

While I haven’t noticed any price variation over the calendar year, you should consider vendors both within The Villages and outside the bubble-such as Ocala, etc. Just be sure they will help you out on warranty issues. Have fun shopping!

[tophcfa]

Highly doubtful price on 2024 model year will go anywhere but up, so might be best to get 2023 while still available.

[PoolBrews]

Botero Carts just opened in September in Ocala. They are a family owned business that has had locations in NC, GA, and AZ for the last 5 years and have great online reviews. They carry Evolution carts, and provide full warranty support. You should check them out - Evolution carts are $5K-$10K less than comparable Yamaha, Club Car, or Star.

Unlike Villages Discount that used to carry Evolution (they don't anymore - and don't even honor their warranty), Botero carries ONLY Evolution - so they know how to work on them and are committed to the brand.

[Bill14564]

I agree with others that sooner is better than later since prices only seem to go up.

The available inventory *might* decrease as home sales increase. You might want to purchase in the winter to get ahead of a spring surge.

Definitely shop around and balance reliability and convenience against price. I know I paid a bit more but I believe I have a reliable cart with convenient support if I need it.

[mrf0151]

Historically the time of year when you can get a small discount is the change of model year for golf carts which is August-September.

[Robnlaura]

Hello! I will soon be in the market for an electric golf cart!
When is the best time of the year to get the BEST PRICE???

Have a look at the online resellers out of China I just noted a MMC Deluxe Edition Seat 72V Lithium Battery Solar Golf Carts 4 Seaters 7000W Off Road Street Legal Buggy Electric Golf Cart listed for $4685 free shipping to the USA.. I believe import duties are around 1% (I think) I’m willing to buy from China and pay half price myself..

[Bill14564]

Have a look at the online resellers out of China I just noted a MMC Deluxe Edition Seat 72V Lithium Battery Solar Golf Carts 4 Seaters 7000W Off Road Street Legal Buggy Electric Golf Cart listed for $4685 free shipping to the USA.. I believe import duties are around 1% (I think) I’m willing to buy from China and pay half price myself..

A link would be nice. Since the cost of a 72V Lithium battery alone is about $4,000, something seems a little off.