Golf cart buying tips

Beware of anything used with old (original) batteries. Those things cost a bunch to replace. I’d probably say to try one of the local cart dealers and see if they have anything used in good shape. Maybe give you a little warranty. There’s a place on Florida Blvd near Juban that does a lot of business. We’ve bought a couple new from them, but I think they sell used as well.

Look for a Club Car with preferably no more than 2yr old Trojan batteries. Club Cars have an aluminum frame and composite battery tray so if you ever have a leaking battery or some type of spill when topping them off, nothing will rust or get ate up with acid.

Most people keep records of when the last batteries were bought so you can confirm there. If the batteries are 3 or 4 years old you can use that in your negotiations to lower the selling price. You can get a 6 pack of 8v Trojans for ~$1500.

That on is fancy with a steering wheel. Grandparents had one with a tiller style handle in the middle. Steer from either seat.

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Looking for a moderately priced used golf cart

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Define what you think is "moderately" priced??? They are outrageous these days.

Get one with a dump bed. You will want it for yard work, carrying ice chests, BBQ, etc.

Thank me later.

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There are places that sell golf club lease returns cheaper than the typical store.

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Show me! We are in the market too

Knight Rides in Opelika AL is where I bought mine. They will deliver and were much cheaper than local and at the time no tax on them, AL law. Not sure if that still applies.

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I read a Reddit thread about EZ Go vs Club Car v Yamaha. One guy summed it up this way - Club Car = Lexus; EZ Go = Honda; Yamaha = Land Rover

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Ive had a troublefree 48v yamaha for about 5 years. Bought it used as a 2017 model. Still pulls strong but plan to replace the batteries this year. Still has original trojan batteries.

If you’re going battery get a 48v. I have an older 36v and it’s slower than I’d like it to be, but it’s perfect for the neighborhood cruising.

Had i bought a 48v I could take it to our camp in grand isle. I just don’t think mine would cut it on the beach, but I bought new batteries so I may try it out.

I didn’t want gas bc they’re noisier, but I hate relying on batteries.


I have an auto policy on one bc I cruise the neighborhood as well. I didn’t really need liability but I wanted comp and UM for injuries if someone runs me over in a car.