Costs of New and Used Golf Carts

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.