The price of a Gold cart can vary over a wide range. Base models range from $4000 to $5500, while the advanced ones range from $8000 to $11000. A lot of extra modifications like custom paint and vinyl jobs, wheel rims and spinners, body upgrades etc can also be done to your cart which can even increase its price. A brand new Golf cart purchased from the retail dealer comes with warranty and free service features.
Nowadays used carts are also on for sale. These are much cheaper than the new ones but do not come with warranty. They are sold under two categories: "refurbished" and "as is". Refurbished carts are those which are thoroughly checked for defects, cleaned and it looks just like the new one. Some of the models come with a limited time warranty issued by the dealer to safeguard the sale. They are costlier than the "as is" models.
The "as is" models are the cheaper ones and at the same time risky. They are not checked for defects and it is not serviced well. So they are prone to complaints. They do not be having a limited time warranty too. These carts are termed "as is" as the dealers want the cart to be sold very quickly. They need to be serviced well and the defective parts need to be replaced in order to make it in a healthy condition. So once these repairs are done, they are sure to cost much higher than the refurbished ones. Hence it is not a profitable purchase.
Tips:
Buying a new model is always advisable. It has warranty cover and helps you to choose the best one suited for your use. You can also customize it from the factory itself. Surveys showed that brand new carts can range from $4000 to $15500.
If you prefer to buy a refurbished model, then make sure to cross examine the cart before purchasing it. Find if there is any noticeable defect with the engine or the other parts. Have all the repairs and replacements done by the dealer itself. Survey rates them between $3000 and $7000.
Purchase of a "as is" model is often risky. Make sure you make the right choice.