I worked for a customer service company a few years back. I had an officemate that lived in a subdivision less than a kilometer away from work. Beside the subdivision is the golf course where we often play in the weekends. It was always a welcome sight to see my officemate arrive at work in a cute golf cart. I can imagine the savings he makes driving that thing to work. He would always look cool as he parks his cab in the mall parking lot beside our office after work.

I realized that owning a golf cart can actually be very economical as opposed to renting one every time I play a game of golf with my friends, which happens often by the way. I can even see how one can also use it as a means of transportation around a retirement community. I can still remember how my friend goes around the huge parking lot of the mall and finding a parking space for his cart without a problem.

A new golf cart would be nice but I can also be comfortable in a used one. A brand new machine would really cost me a lot but I will be getting a full factory warranty with it. I will also be assured that I will be taking care of it properly and have regular maintenance from the first day on.

a new machine costs around $5000 to $10000. It varies depending on the features and accessories. The more features, the more pricey it gets. I can strip all the bare necessities and have something under $5000 but I’m not sure if i will be happy with that.

However, a used machine can really save me quite some money. I am not so familiar with golf cart mechanics so buying from a local individual party is out of the question. Maybe I can find a local golf cart dealer and have some type of repair service warranty to go with my purchase.

A used rig’s cost widely fluctuates depending on the model, features, and the current condition of the equipment. I might be able to find one that is still in very good running condition. It will be a good idea to have a trusted mechanic take a look at it before i make my final decision.

Should I go for a gas powered or electric golf cart? An electric car I know is relatively easier to maintain than a gas cart but I do have to change the batteries every few years and that would cost me around $500 or so every time. My officemate told me that over a period of time, the effort and cost maintaining a gas or an electric driven cab works out pretty much the same. I guess it wouldnt really matter much to me then.

Should I go for a new cart or an old one? Is an electric cab better that a gas powered machine? I was advised that in any type, with the proper care and regular maintenance, you can be assured of excellent performance for ten years – even more.

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