Most of the people buy a Golf cart with a specific reason in their mind. It might be its cheap price, convenience of usage, small size and the endless reasons. But there are some major factors that you have to keep in mind before you purchase itt. Buying a used cart is worth the money and also you can save a lot of cash. But if you intend to show off with you cart or if you consider owning a cart as a symbol of pride and status, then buying a brand new one is the best option. There are 4 main points you have to keep in mind before purchasing it.
Make sure the Golf cart is permitted in the Golf course
Some golf course does not allow the usage of carts in the green. Certain courses allow the use of Golf trolleys only. So make sure it is legal to use a cart inside your Golf course. Otherwise purchasing the cart does not make sense.
Electric golf cart
Once you have decided on whether to buy a Golf cart, then next step is to decide on which type you are buying. Electric Golf carts are mostly preferred over Gas powered carts. They are cleaner in their operation and do not pollute the environment. The fuel prices have gone sky high and so a lot of money can be saved on that by owning an electric cart. They are also silent in their operation and so they do not disturb the neighborhood. Maintenance cost of an electric Golf cart is much less than the gas powered variant.
Condition of the vehicle
While buying a used cart it is very essential to checkout the condition of the vehicle. Make sure it has a good condition batter and check whether all the connectors, battery holders and other parts are in good condition. If the cart is in a bad state, then a lot of money has to be spent in its repairs and this can prove costly.
Check out the cart
Test drive the cart before confirming the purchase. Test the performance, brakes and other features of the vehicle. If it does not satisfy your criteria then just walk away.