Golf Cart Buying Guide
While it’s fine to rent a golf car for an afternoon if you’re only going to play golf once, this practice soon becomes impractical as you fall in love with the sport. You’ll want to invest those rental fees into owning your own golf cart that you can customize how you like and have at the ready whenever you need it. But how do you choose the right golf car for you when the golf car market is so unregulated? By following this guide made by Richmond Equipment! We’ve broken down the golf cart buying process to help you figure out whether you want a gas or electric vehicle and whether you should buy it new or used.
Gas vs. Electric
This choice will depend on a few different factors as well as personal preference. Electric vehicles are nearly always going to be easier to maintain with fewer moving parts than a gas vehicle. Electric golf carts are better for the environment and they generally cost less than gas vehicles. However, you will have to keep them charged up and they may not last all day if you want to play for a very long time. Also, maintenance issues will definitely require professional and specialized assistance if you have an electric golf cart.
Gas golf carts are pricier with more moving parts, but their engines are easy to maintain and you can even do some of that maintenance at home. Also, you never have to worry about charging them -- just fill up your gas tank and go! Since gas-fueled golf cars are very common, it won’t be hard to replace any parts for them. They also have more power behind them so they can reach higher speeds and carry a bit more cargo than an electric might be able to handle.
Benefits of Buying a New Golf Cart
Buying a new golf cart means you get the absolute latest technology available, so you’ll get an efficient, high-quality vehicle straight from the factory. You also have the advantage of a full warranty that will cover your purchase for months or years, should anything go wrong with your vehicle. With no maintenance history or previous owners, you have the satisfaction of knowing that you’re the only owner of your vehicle, so nothing will have happened to it that you won’t know about. A new golf cart is also easier to customize with all the accessories and special features you want.
Benefits of Buying a Used Golf Cart
Buying used saves you hundreds and even thousands of dollars right off the bat, which is great if you’re on a tighter budget. You can get a great golf cart with all the features you want that’s been lightly used. The used market is full of carts from as far back as the 1970s that still function well and have plenty of life left in them, so you could even score a cool vintage find if you buy used. Make sure you give any potential used golf car a thorough inspection and do a test drive so you know how it handles. Get the history of the golf cart’s maintenance if possible. Since there are no “lemon laws” for golf carts, you’ll need to make sure you’re getting a cart that’s been stored and maintained properly and has all its parts in good working order.
Ready to check out some great golf carts for sale? Come down to our Richmond dealership today to see what we have in stock! Richmond Equipment also offers financing, as well as thriving parts and service departments to help you get your machine in good working order. We serve the greater Houston metro area as well as the cities of Rosenberg, Beaumont, Austin and San Antonio, Texas.