How to Find And Buy Cheap Golf Carts

A golf cart can be a lot of fun. But some golf carts can cost as much as $10,000. But don't let that price scare you. Most golf carts in that price range are either specially designed custom golf carts or high powered street legal carts.

Many people use gas or electric golf carts for driving short distances. Whether it be in a secluded community or a large ranch style property, golf carts can be a fun, cheap, and environmental friendly alternative to driving a car. So if you don't feel like shelling out $10,000 for a custom golf cart, here are a few tips that will help you find a cheap golf cart in no time.

Things You'll Need

• Computer/Internet connection
• Phone

Instructions

1. Determine what type of golf cart you are looking for. Golf carts come in all different shapes and sizes. They make plain golf carts(like you see on the golf courses), custom golf carts that are built to look like car models, off road golf carts, and street legal golf carts which are usually the most expensive. Besides the different appearances, you also have a choice between gas golf carts and electric golf carts. Electric carts are the quietest and most eco-friendly of the two. But gas golf carts offer more horse power and don't need to be plugged in and charged.

2. Check your online classifieds as well as your local newspapers. Many people have used golf carts for sale at great prices. Check out Craigslist.com. They usually have a couple golf carts listed for sale.

3. Avoid buying new golf carts. Golf carts are like cars, as soon as you drive them off the lot they lose half of their value. When buying a used golf cart you don't have to worry about the running condition as much as you have to with a car. Golf carts are a lot less complicated than cars. Most golf cart parts are also really cheap.

4. Call your local golf courses. Sometimes golf courses will sell their old golf carts at discounted prices. Even if they don't have any golf carts for sale when you call them, leave your phone number and let them know your interested in purchasing a used cart. Some courses that shut down or are for closed on will put their used golf carts up for auction. Getting a cart at auction for under $300 is not unheard of.