Sunday, September 6, 2009

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.

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.

I can opt for a new one or probably be comfortable in a used cart. I will be paying a lot more for a brand new cart, but then again, I will have the full factory warranty. I can also be taught as to its proper care and maintenance from day one.

A new golf cart's cost varies from $5000 to $10000 depending on the features and accessories. With added features, comes the added cost. One can go extremely frugal and shave away the bare necessities and probably get a new one for under $5000. I don't think I would like a stripped cab though.

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 carts price may vary widely depending on the model and its features. It will also depend on the machines shape and condition. I believe I will be able to find one that is still sound, but I think having a trusted mechanic take a look at it before I actually make a final decision is in order.

Another consideration would be going for a gas or an electric powered cab. I heard that an electric golf cart is easier to maintain but I will be changing batteries every few years or so and that would cost me around $500 every time. My officemate told me that after some time, maintenance of both types works out pretty much the same so it really wouldn't matter so much.

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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