What to Look For When Buying a Used Golf Car
Nothing brightens the day like going on a breezy outing or running local errands with your own golf car, but determining what to look for when buying a golf car can be time-consuming. Being open to preowned models dramatically opens the range of options – but how do you zero in on the best-used golf cars near you?
Why Buy a Used Golf Car?
Like many college towns, the Bryan/College Station area is known for its high walkability and fun local happenings. It's little surprise, then, that you'll find no shortage of used golf cars for sale. Knowing what to look for when buying a used golf car is essential to getting the best bang for your buck. Your best bet is to begin your search with a reputable dealership. Still, you need to know what you're looking for in the first place.
Types of Golf Cars
Broadly, there are three main types of self-propelled golf cars (in distinction to non-vehicular push/pull carts):
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Gas golf cars, which are typically more powerful but not as quiet as electric
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Electric golf cars offer a quieter/smoother ride, but generally less speed and power
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Street-legal golf cars, a type of low-speed vehicle (LSV) legally allowed on public roads
What to look for when buying a golf car is wholly dependent on how you'll use it, and golf cars of all types also come with a wide range of features, including:
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Canopies
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Lighting
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Onboard entertainment
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Towing mounts
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Lifted suspension
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Off-road tires
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Different seating capacities (typically up to six seats)
Choosing a Reliable Used Golf Car
For all types, the best-used golf cars will be thoroughly vetted for all of:
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Mileage
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Potential maintenance needs
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General wear and tear
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OEM vs. aftermarket parts
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Number of previous owners
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Maintenance history/records
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Any possible warranty coverage (as for lightly used models)
Due to lax advertising standards, less reputable sellers sometimes label used/refurbished golf cars as new.
The golf car's age is critical when looking at used models. It can be harder to repair and source parts for older models. Take special note of:
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The battery's age, which should be well under ten years
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Tire wear, noting unevenness that could signify more significant issues (e.g., steering problems or frame damage)
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Rust/corrosion – check the brake backing plates in particular
Used Golf Car Prices
When choosing to purchase a used golf car, you can sometimes find newer models at a lower cost. That's especially true at dealers offering fair trade-in values, which incentivize those buying new golf cars to leverage recent years' models. That puts like-new golf cars only one or two years old within reach of those budgeting for used options. Pricing for used golf cars will depend on many factors, including model year, quality, customization features, and mileage/use.
Aggieland Golf Cars: Your Source for Premium Used Golf Cars in Bryan and College Station
Knowing what to look for when buying a golf car is only half the battle—the other is selection. As the most trusted golf car dealer in the area, you can trust Aggieland Golf Cars' experienced golf car pros to hand-pick and fully vet the most dependable used options.
You also won't find a fairer price on various high-quality used golf cars. Contact us for any further questions about what to look for when buying a used golf car, or peruse our current stock of high-quality pre-owned golf cars at your leisure.