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Wi11iam 07-20-2012 05:28 PM

Gas golf cart new or used?
 
Hello all,
We are buying in Fernandina 205, I am not a golfer but I will probably try to learn. My wife is a golfer although new to the game. I would like to surprise her with a golf cart when we move in. We will not be permanent for about 2 years but intend to spend a good amount of time in TV during that transition period:smiley:
OK, so my question? Should I buy new or used 2 seat or 4 seat and what is the price range I should anticipate for each?
I hope one of you great people can point me in a direction other than confusion.
Thanks sooooooooo much,
Bill

asianthree 07-20-2012 05:42 PM

we are part time also have a gas golf cart used about $4000. home watch person takes it for a run every week or so while we are gone

Wi11iam 07-20-2012 07:19 PM

do you have a 2 searter or 4 seater?
Thanks for your help?
Bill

ijusluvit 07-20-2012 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wi11iam (Post 525487)
Hello all,
We are buying in Fernandina 205, I am not a golfer but I will probably try to learn. My wife is a golfer although new to the game. I would like to surprise her with a golf cart when we move in. We will not be permanent for about 2 years but intend to spend a good amount of time in TV during that transition period:smiley:
OK, so my question? Should I buy new or used 2 seat or 4 seat and what is the price range I should anticipate for each?
I hope one of you great people can point me in a direction other than confusion.
Thanks sooooooooo much,
Bill

Welcome to TV!! You are asking a harder question than you think, because you have a million options buying a golf cart. But you've just reduced the number to a half million by deciding on a gas cart. Personally I think that is a far better choice than an electric, for many reasons, and you can find tons of info about that here.
What I think narrows things down best is your budget. Put yourself in one of four categories: Economy, Rebuilt, New and Luxury.

Economy is a used cart from a dealer or a private deal. I'd put the price range at $2-6K, and you will be able to tell the difference in condition and options after looking at a few carts. There are quite a few available from dealers and private owners. If you have time and want to save some money, go shopping outside TV, Ocala or south of Leesburg.

I'd peg the rebuilts at $6-8k. I bought one from Masters on Hwy 441 six years ago and couldn't be happier. Total rebuilts look just like new. Everything is done over except the engine and drive train, and in a gas cart that's almost never a problem. You order exactly what you want, color and all the options, but you have to wait x number of weeks for it to be built.

New carts are $8-10k, give or take. Club Car and Yamaha are the best gas carts. Luxury carts run to over $20k.

OK, that's my two cents. Good Luck!!

asianthree 07-20-2012 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Wi11iam (Post 525547)
do you have a 2 searter or 4 seater?
Thanks for your help?
Bill

we have a 2 seater..but i say i enjoyed picking out the cart just as much as my husband, we bought from carts and clubs sent us pics and then brought down what we wanted to look at

linandvin 07-20-2012 08:36 PM

We will have a 2006 Yamaha gas cart 4 seater for sale (around $4200) at the beginning of August if you are interested. It's in excellent condition.

Wi11iam 07-21-2012 06:50 AM

Thanks for the reply.
We wont be down until November for our Designer meeting and then back in February.
we would not be ready to buy until February, If it is still not sold let us know.
Thanks
Bill

Wi11iam 07-21-2012 06:51 AM

Thanks so much for the valuble information and it will definitely be put to good use
Thanks
Bill

barebones1191 07-21-2012 12:47 PM

Just placed an order with masters out on Hwy 441/27 across from Marion Market. Great to deal with. It is a club car totally remanufactured. They will take the car down to the frame and rebuild it. They will show you exactly what they do. You pick colors and any accessories. They paint the top to match the body. I paid with taxes $7,500. It is just like new and I put a number of options on it. It is worth a look. It will take about 3 weeks to get it.

Wi11iam 07-21-2012 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by barebones1191 (Post 525876)
Just placed an order with masters out on Hwy 441/27 across from Marion Market. Great to deal with. It is a club car totally remanufactured. They will take the car down to the frame and rebuild it. They will show you exactly what they do. You pick colors and any accessories. They paint the top to match the body. I paid with taxes $7,500. It is just like new and I put a number of options on it. It is worth a look. It will take about 3 weeks to get it.

Barebones,
Thank you for the information and we will definitely check them out when we are down in November for our design consult. Did you buy a gas or electric?


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