Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Golf Carts - Taking You Around Easy

By Gregory Paul


I used to work in a customer service company. It was situated less than a kilometer away from a large subdivision, and beside the subdivision is a golf course. An officemate happens to live on that subdivision, and it was always a sight to see him come to the office in a golf cart. Beats the cost of gas from driving an automobile he says. A few meters from the office building was a mall and he would look really cool as he parks his golf cart in the parking lot to spend some time at the mall after work.

Maybe owning a cart for myself will prove to be economical. Renting a golf cart every time I need one is costing me quite a bit. I can even see it as a means of transportation in a retirement community. I remember my friend in the mall parking lot with his cart. Moving around that huge facility and looking for a place to park was never a problem to him and his rig.

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 one would probably cost me around $5000 to $10000 depending on its features and accessories. The more add-ons, the higher the price goes. I can be extremely frugal and strip away the bare necessities and Id probably get a new one for under $5000, but I dont think Id be comfortable in 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 golf cart's price range is very widely varied depending on the model, accessories and it's shape. I should be able to find one in near perfect condition. I just need to have a trusted mechanic take look at it and give me some advise before I make a decision.

I heard that an electric golf cart is easier to maintain than a gas powered one. However, I will be needing to change the batteries every few years and that probably would cost around $500. My officemate told me that over a period of time, the maintenance of both types work out pretty much the same. I guess it really wouldn't matter much then.

I can opt for a new one, or a used one. Whether its a gas or electric golf cart, I was advised that if I take proper care of my golf cart and have maintenance work regularly, It will serve me faithfully for as long as ten years, even more.




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