Golf Carts For Sale

Many who are in the market for a golf cart are curious for what golf carts are selling for nowadays.  We’ll begin by taking a look at current prices are running and what you can expect to get for your money.

New Golf Carts For Sale

Prices vary greatly depending on the extra upgrades the vehicle is equipped with.  Golf cart prices generally begin around $4,500 and go up – way up! – to around $15,000 or so.

Buying new is a good idea if you’re interested in reliability and something that’s covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.  Joe down the street may say his cart is running great but how about later in the year?  When buying used, the motto has always been “Buyer Beware”.

Buying a new golf cart lets you pick out the options that you desire.  Perhaps you want extra protection from the elements so you want a model with a good enclosure.  Do you go way off the beaten path?  If so, you may need more than standard ground clearance to make it over the ruts, rocks, and backwoods debris.  Your new golf cart may need a lift kit to take you were you want to go. Want to pull along a mini-trailer?  You’ll need a tow hitch to pull your buggy.

The standard electric golf cart that comes with a top and a windshield will go for around $5-$7k.   In this price range you can expect some nice creature-comforts like a beverage cooler and maybe a cover for the clubs.
Do you need your cart to be street legal?  If so, there are some mandatory items you’ll need, like headlights, that will up the price of your new golf cart.

Used Golf Carts For Sale

Good, reliable used carts can be had for around $2,500 – $5,000, around half of what a new cart costs.  A good tip if you’re in the used market is to purchase a reconditioned cart from a dealer.  These models have been thoroughly gone over and repaired.  You’ll pay a little more for a dealer reconditioned cart but they do include a warranty.  If you go the ‘as is’ route, well, you don’t know what kind of problems you may be facing down the road.  But you’ll be saving about half the cost a new cart will run you.

Golf Carts – Many Uses

Today’s carts aren’t just something you rent at the local course anymore!   Many folks, including those who don’t even golf, are discovering – and enjoying – the many benefits of owning their own versatile golf cart.

Of course, the carts primary function is to traverse the greens with greater ease and alleviate back problems associated with toting golf clubs.  And to keep play moving steadily along, many courses require the use of a cart.  A fast walk just won’t cut it!

Today many retirement communities are built around the golf cart.  The streets within these communities are designed specifically for the general populace to maneuver about in a cart!  Residents can venture safely to shopping and local amenities with their cart.  In fact, they are fast becoming the ‘second family vehicle’!

Golf carts are becoming regular fixtures at shopping malls, construction sites, college campus, community events; just about any place where people need basic transportation and a walking would be a challenge or simply takes up too much time to get from Point A to Point B.

Types of Golf Carts

Golf carts are typically divided into two camps:  electric and gas powered.  Each is has advantages based on the projected use it’ll receive.

Electric carts are fine for the golf course.  Most driving is done on paved or well cared for cart paths.  The electric models generally produce enough power to navigate any hilly terrain found on the course.  (It most cases anyway!)

Gas power is useful to those who need a vehicle that can power through diverse terrain.  Taking the cart into the woods or where there isn’t a path requires more horsepower than electric models provide.  Gasoline powered units can take you places electrics dare not tread.

Supply And Demand

If you plan on purchasing a golf cart in a location where golf is a regular part of the scene’ prices will run higher.   Areas that are blessed with many golf courses (think the Carolinas) will generally command top dollar for golf carts.  As will the retirement communities previously mentioned.  (Although these areas also provide more of a selection in the used golf cart market.)

When in the market to find golf carts for sale, there are many factors to keep in mind.  But finding just the right cart can add enjoyment to the game of golf and might be a whole new neighborhood transportation vehicle for you!