What golf carts are made in America?

[jebartle]

To continue with the theme started by Diane Sawyer....I'm pretty sure that Club Cars are made in North Carolina by Ingersoll-Rand....I assume that Gem Carts and Ford Think are made in Detroit.....Would you buy American, hope so!....Of course, America has to be competitive, hopefully this recession will level the field... I hate to limit this thread to just golf carts but it is a start!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Seems as though the Yamaha carts are manufactured in GA (specifically, Newnan). See "Background of the Business" on p. 40 of the document: http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/ir/material/pdf/2006/2006factbook-e.pdf

Bill

[golfnut]

If I had to venture a guess I'd say Club Car, Yamaha and EZ Go carts are made in USA. I would also guess that GEM and THINK are made offshore, but I don't consider them golf carts as they are technically LSV's, please keep in mind I am guessing, I'm sure someone with some knowledge will chime in.....gn

[CarGuys]

How about the new Polaris Electric Carts? I tested one on a recent visit and was impressed?

[golfnut]

Not sure what the point of this thread is, but if it has anything to do with quality of construction or reliability, I would go with how long the company has been in business (not to count out where they are built) and of course their reputation, I believe all of the US companies, CC, EZGO and Yamaha have been building them here for 30+ years...gn

[JenAjd]

Par cars are made in Wisconsin! It's advertised on our radio station plus think if you googled that it would offer your wanted information. :-)

[Barefoot]

Carts made in the USA? Some carts are assembled in the US with parts made in China. The GEM comes to mind. I think a GEM is very well constructed.

Perhaps mrdills can comment, he is very knowledgeable.

[jebartle]

I think Diane Sawyers point is, JOBS and the US Economy!



Not sure what the point of this thread is, but if it has anything to do with quality of construction or reliability, I would go with how long the company has been in business (not to count out where they are built) and of course their reputation, I believe all of the US companies, CC, EZGO and Yamaha have been building them here for 30+ years...gn

[tlb50]

Gem cars are made in the US in Fargo, North Dakota!

[dfn8tly]

I agree with Barefoot. I think you would be hard pressed to find any golf cart that is not assembled in part with components made in other countries. It's a pretty simple matter of economics.

[al & jane]

I have been to the Yamaha plant in Newnan, GA and I can definitely attest to the fact that they are made by good old American boys.

[dfn8tly]

al & jane;

They may be "good old American boys" but the discussion is about their parts.

[Mikiem]

I always try to buy products made in the U.S. I feel like I'am investing in the future of our country.