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Used
Carts In Stock
So, you're looking for a used cart but
you don't know what to look for, right? You shop around and hear
terms like "off course", "reconditioned",
"rebuilt", etc. What does it all mean?
Hopefully this should help clear up any
confusion and send you out with the knowledge to make the right
choice for YOU. No matter where you purchase your used cart,
we want to help you be an educated buyer.
"Trade-In": These are carts that are taken in on trade when
a customer is upgrading to a newer cart. These carts can be anywhere
from 2 to 30+ years old. Usually these carts aren't being traded
in because they are in perfect condition, so we diligently go
thru and replace anything that needs replacing. Oftentimes this
type of cart offers the best deal in terms of a good used cart
that is electrically and mechanically sound without breaking
the bank. While older trade-ins can occasionally go for as little
as $500, keep in mind (as the old saying goes), "you get
what you pay for".
"Off Course": This is the most commonly found used cart at
a dealer. This is typically a cart that is anywhere from 2 to
5 years old and almost always come off a golf course when the
lease is up, as a bare bones cart. Accessories like lights, windshields,
rain covers, etc. are almost always going to be an add-on since
these are not typically needed on a golf course. More often than
not these carts will have original batteries and tires. Here
at Bargain Carts these carts receive a complete service and any
damaged parts are replaced. The batteries are put thru a discharge
test to ensure all are taking and holding a charge, and any bad
batteries are replaced with ones of the same year or newer than
what is in the cart. This type of cart is an excellent option
for a newer cart without the new cart price tag.
"Reconditioned": This is where things can get a little hazy….some
call an off course cart that has been dressed up with lights,
windshield, rain covers, etc a reconditioned cart. To us, reconditioned
is just like it sounds. It's a step up from an off-course cart,
with main focus being the look of the cart. Of course all mechanical
and electrical items are gone thru to ensure all systems are
in good running order. These carts sometimes come with
new batteries, new tires, painted or new bodies, and most of
your standard accessories like lights, windshields, rain covers,
seat covers, etc. In most cases, these carts still have all original
wear items i.e.: brakes, bearings, bushings, motor brushes, etc.
If a cart is being presented as a reconditioned, the best thing
to do is ask what has actually been reconditioned.
"Rebuilt or refurbished": What does this mean? Depending on which dealer
you visit, the answers will vary as much as the quality of the
finished product. It is a fact that some dealers will take the
body off a cart, repaint it, paint the front end, do a basic
service, put the cart back together, add a bunch of accessories
and call the cart a rebuilt. Very little if any attention is
given to the mechanical or electrical system of the cart. They
are oftentimes even sold with used or remanufactured batteries.
Again, when shopping for a rebuilt, be sure and ask specifically:
what has been rebuilt? Does the cart come with new batteries
or remanufactured batteries? Here at Bargain Carts a rebuilt
cart is, again, just like it sounds. The cart is stripped back
to the frame and either acid washed or undercoated and then all
wear items that have more than 50% wear are replaced. Then either
a new or repainted body is installed along with brand new batteries,
brand new tires, and new seats, new rain cover, new windshield,
lights, mirror, floor mat and wheel covers. We warranty our rebuilts
for 3 years.
"Remanufactured": Any time the word Remanufactured is used it is
important to understand that this is NOT a new cart. Some
golf car manufacturers will bring a fleet of cars back into the
factory to be remanufactured instead of offering them to dealers
for resale. These cars are typically between 2 and 5 years old.
In the factory they are given a new body, new batteries, new
tires, all wear items in the front suspension only are
replaced, all leaf spring bushings are replaced and all brake
shoes are replaced. The remaining components of the cart are
INSPECTED for proper operation and integrity. The manufacturer
then assigns a new serial number to the cart that distinguishes
it as a remanufactured cart. The factory warranty on these carts
is typically 1 year and any additional warranty that the car
is sold with is covered by the selling dealer. Common titles
for these carts are "2010 Gold Standard", or "2010
Remanufactured".
Questions to ask when considering a used
cart:
How old are the batteries? (Batteries
typically last 4 to 5 years, if properly maintained) This is
the most expensive item on an electric cart.
Does the cart come with a charger? Every
electric golf cart should come with a charger.
Has the cart been serviced?
What, if any, wear items have been replaced?
Can I test drive the cart? Listen for
any excessive noises. If you notice any, ask the salesperson
to ride with you to explain what you are hearing.
What, if any, warranty comes with the
cart?
Is this the cart I will be getting? It
seems like a silly question, but sometimes a dealer will have
20 of the same model in stock and the test cart isn't the one
you will actually get. |