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Are you thinking of purchasing a golf car in 2019?
If so, you likely know that there are many things
to consider and making a decision can be tough.
To get your new year started on the right note,
we have put together a quick buying guide to help
you make the best possible decision.
New or Used
New golf cars are creeping up in price and may
not be affordable for the average person any-
more. Many used golf car forums list golf cars
for sale, allowing consumers to purchase their
used golf car at a substantially lower price than
a new golf car. If you are buying used, be sure to
thoroughly inspect all components of the golf car,
including frame and batteries or engine. It is also a
good idea to call the serial number in to the local
law enforcement to make sure that the used golf
car hasn’t been stolen.
Two Passenger or Four Passenger
Are you cruising around the golf course alone or
with friends? Do you need room for your golf bag?
Consider these factors when deciding whether to
purchase a two or four passenger golf car. If you
plan to purchase a two passenger and add a rear
seat kit and golf bag rack, check the golf car’s sus-
pension carefully to make sure that it can accom-
modate the extra weight that you plan to add.
The 2019
Golf Car
Buying Guide
By Julie Wilson, Owner
WHEELZ Custom Carts & Accessories
Gas or Electric
Decide whether a gas or electric golf car is more suitable
for your usage. Are you in a rural area or a residential com-
munity? Are gas golf cars permitted in your community?
How fast do you need the golf car to go? Consider which
type of golf car will check most of your boxes.
If you opt for an electric golf car, consider the range of
the batteries. Golf cars with (4) 12 volt batteries will not
have as much range as those with (6) 8 volt batteries.
If you purchase a used golf car, check the dates on the
batteries to make sure that they are less than three years
old and in good condition, or you can plan to purchase
replacement batteries.
Aluminum or Steel
If you are new to golf cars, you may gravitate towards
less expensive brands, like E-Z-GO, because they are high
quality and much loved. But, if you live in a high humidity
state and/or near a body of water, your steel framed golf
cars will quickly show signs of rust. For humid climates,
opt for aluminum framed golf cars, which will hold up to
the elements for many years.
Additionally, when adding accessories, opt for aluminum
options to avoid rust. Rear seats kits and golf bags come
in aluminum as well as steel.
Street or Offroad
Will you golf car be cruising through the streets of your RV
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