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Pete - IN

10-25-2006 05:17:10

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I am looking for a used electric powered golf cart to bop around tractor shows since the ole lady can't walk very far. I rented one for a show a while back and it worked out pretty good. Since the age of the cart greatly determines it's value, is there a web site similar to this where a person can look up a serial number to determine the year of the cart? I have never been on a golf course, so I woud not know a 1989 from a 2004. Thanks for any info guys.

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N. TX Tim

10-25-2006 20:01:33

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Re: Golf Cart Question in reply to Pete - IN, 10-25-2006 05:17:10

We have 2 gas Ez-Go's, his and hers. Wife uses hers to exercise her horses and to run around the place. I have a utility bed on mine, a 4" lift and larger mud tires. Use it to haul hay, feed, fix fence, check crops, check/change irrigation, run to neighbors and yard work. Most valuable/useful equipment on the place.

That said, I would stay away from the Yamaha carts. Seems like the tubular frame is thin and weak. Have seen several rust through and/or crack...usually right under the driver's seat...especially if you are of a large stature. For the money, I prefer Ez-Go. Also, I prefer gas over electric. Cost to run is higher day to day, but all those batteries are expensive. Also, would rather run out of gas 2 miles from home that run out of juice...

Hope this helps,
Tim

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KSwhiteguy

10-25-2006 18:37:33

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Re: Golf Cart Question in reply to Pete - IN, 10-25-2006 05:17:10

buggiesunlimited.com has serial number info, as well as lincolngolf.com

Lot$ of acce$$orie$ on both $ites...

claude

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chuck t

10-25-2006 15:45:33

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Re: Golf Cart Question in reply to Pete - IN, 10-25-2006 05:17:10

buggiesunlimited.com

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glennster

10-25-2006 08:52:43

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Re: Golf Cart Question in reply to Pete - IN, 10-25-2006 05:17:10

i bought a 2001 yamaha gas car for zooming around the farm. its a refurbished one from a golf course. has a hard top, winshield, headlamp and tail lamps with brake lites. also has a flip over bench seat on the back that turns into a flat bed pickup. ran 3800.00 has knobbys on the rear. handy as heck. i can throw the chainsaws, gas ect on the back, hook up the trialer, go cut wood. also, mother in law uses it for gardening, shes 75, holds 6 gal of gas, gets about 42 mpg. it will climb a real steep hill too!

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David Gray

10-25-2006 08:23:31

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Re: Golf Cart Question in reply to Pete - IN, 10-25-2006 05:17:10

EZGO carts keep moving. Expect to pay at least $800. Make your steel frame last lots longer, but proping the seat up while charging the batteries. The fumes from the batteries disapate quicker and don"t settle down on the frame in the confined space.

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Richard H.

10-25-2006 07:10:45

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Re: Golf Cart Question in reply to Pete - IN, 10-25-2006 05:17:10

Hey Pete, To answer your question about info sites, just google it. It seems there is about as much interest in fixing and doing mods on them as there is old Iron. For instance, one of the guys at our camp ground last winter stuck $3400 in his with, new paint with flames, nob tires and custom wheels, stereo etc. Oh I forgot and 6 new batteries. Golf courses and campgrounds are a good place to look for em especially this time of year. Be prepared for sticker shock! Richard

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rgvtx

10-25-2006 06:20:02

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Re: Golf Cart Question in reply to Pete - IN, 10-25-2006 05:17:10

First off I would not recommend purchasing an EZ GO. The frames are steel and the can and will rust and die at an early age. The Club Car has an aluminum frame, so rust isn't an issue and leaking batteries don't eat up the frame either.
When I was looking to buy one I also wanted to be able to know what year they were. I did find out on the Club Car, simply look at the serial number and the first two digits are the year model. They will also have one or two letters, but just look for the first two numbers. The serial number plate will be found just under the dash board on the passengers side. Mine is an 84 model and I use it for everything, it's the handiest little thing. I even bought one of those $50 dump trailers to tote stuff around.

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Nat

10-25-2006 13:18:18

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Re: Golf Cart Question in reply to rgvtx, 10-25-2006 06:20:02

I'm just the oposite of the last poster, I'd get an EZ-GO over a Clubcar as you can lift an EZ-GO real easy and a clubcar sits right on the ground. I flipped the springs on the rear axle and sazzalled the front axle into on each side and welded a piece of 1/2" X 2" flatbar 5 3/4" long to raise the front equal to the back. Now I don't get belly hung anytime I go across a feild or a ditch. A golfcar is as handy as having a thumb. Later, Nat

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135 Fan

10-25-2006 21:01:29

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Re: Golf Cart Question in reply to Nat, 10-25-2006 13:18:18

Club cars are a real pain if you have to repair the aluminum frame. My dad worked for the largest golf car dealer in Canada and third largest in North America. They sold about $6 000 000 worth of golf carts in a year! These were Yamaha's. They also sell EZ-GO. I remember asking one of the mechanics, who opened his own golf car refurbishing shop, which was better. Yamaha's are easier to service and more durable than Club Car. EZ-GO's I think had more power but Yamaha's way out sell them. You have to remember that they are golf carts. They aren't made for being used the same way a JD Gator or similar utility vehicle is. Golf courses are relatively smooth compared to pasture or the field. Club car makes a carry all with a box on the back that might be built a little stronger. Club cars frames won't rust but can twist. I think Yamaha have something similar. If you're worried about rust, inspect the frame and undercoat it. I say a good Yamaha with Japaneez engineering would be your best bet. My pick would be an old Cushman with an 18hp. twin engine. The same engine used in their utility vehicles. Only one speed though. The body looked like a 57 Chevy. Hope this helps Dave

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135 Fan

10-25-2006 21:32:13

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Re: Golf Cart Question in reply to 135 Fan, 10-25-2006 21:01:29

A golf car dealer can tell you the year and will give a warrantee on newer machines. They sell off their rental fleet as well. Oakcreek golf and turf has two Peterbuilt's with custom trailers that haul 48 cars at a time. Dave

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