Shopping for golf cart question

[John]

Wheres the best place to look for a used cart? Is it craigslist? Or is there some other good secret site? I'm thinking about getting a cart for camping this season. Only problem is, I want a baller cart on a broke ass budget, so I need to find a great deal on one.

 

[DaytonaBabe]

Wheres the best place to look for a used cart? Is it craigslist? Or is there some other good secret site? I'm thinking about getting a cart for camping this season. Only problem is, I want a baller cart on a broke ass budget, so I need to find a great deal on one.

Craigslist is where I'd go. They are pretty cheaply priced these days now that SXS are all the rage. If you share your budget for the cart, you might get some suggestions for carts in here....

 

[VoodooMedMan]

Wheres the best place to look for a used cart? Is it craigslist? Or is there some other good secret site? I'm thinking about getting a cart for camping this season. Only problem is, I want a baller cart on a broke ass budget, so I need to find a great deal on one.

Look on Craigslist and find the guy but there is a guy in Carbon Canyon in China Hills. Junior's it is. It's not the same Junior's in Brea. The guy works in the golf course industry and gets a line on when the nice courses replace theres and buys up the old ones. At my last job I bought a Yamaha that was from swank joint out in Palm Springs. It was a new model, looked real nice and was around a couple grand. Can't remember all the details but it was a great deal.

 

[TPC]

Clean, reburbished late models with warranty avail from Premier in Havasu.

 

[John]

Craigslist is where I'd go. They are pretty cheaply priced these days now that SXS are all the rage. If you share your budget for the cart, you might get some suggestions for carts in here....

Total budget is $4k to $6k, but that $6k is for a cart that is 100% of what I want. I'm figuring whatever I get I'll have to spend some money on to get to be what I want. And in reality would rather spend around $4k. I think I want a limo cart, but a friend is talking me out of it and suggesting I stay with a regular 4 passenger cart. So here's my dream list...

6 passenger gas cart with California plates or green sticker
lifted with long travel front end
big tires with black wheels
white
nice interior
seat belts
whip
goes fast

 

[VoodooMedMan]

Total budget is $4k to $6k, but that $6k is for a cart that is 100% of what I want. I'm figuring whatever I get I'll have to spend some money on to get to be what I want. And in reality would rather spend around $4k. I think I want a limo cart, but a friend is talking me out of it and suggesting I stay with a regular 4 passenger cart. So here's my dream list...

6 passenger gas cart with California plates or green sticker
lifted with long travel front end
big tires with black wheels
white
nice interior
seat belts
whip
goes fast

I think this is the guy. Call him. 9093740543

 

[beerrun]

with that budget you could get a rhino and you would be happier in the end

 

[John]

with that budget you could get a rhino and you would be happier in the end

I've been thinking about that but we decided to go wit ha golf cart first. Our boys love the short rides on the carts and we like cruising around camp. Wit ha golf cart, we can also take it with us to the summer camping park locations that won't allow a Rhino. And, its too difficult to fit a full grown adult in the back of a Rhino comfortably.

 

[John]

I think this is the guy. Call him. 9093740543

called and left a message. thanks!

 

[John]

Does anyone here take an electric cart out camping in the desert? Curious how they do on the dirt and if you end up having to charge them or not. Am I better off to just go with a gas cart? Also, for the carts with the larger 20+ HP motors, do they work the same as a regular cart and you just jump in and step on the gas or do you have to turn a key and crank the motor to go?

 

[DeltaSigBoater]

Craigslist.

My understanding is that the DMV wont grant any new plates gas golf carts even if meet the requirements, and from what I've observed GGCs that are already CA SL cost more, than their Non-CA legal or AZ SL counterparts.

I was told that if you want a limo style cart, to buy one new from a dealer. This way you know you are getting a true limo cart, and not one that has been cut and stretched. Ironically Premier in Havasu told me this :rolleyes but after think about it... it does make sense. At the time I wanted a 6 passenger, but due to storage space I talked myself back into a 4 seater.

I've been seriously looking for 2 years, and have found some great deals, but timing is everything and work really wouldn't approve of me taking off in the middle of the day to drive out to BFE to check out a golf cart that I saw on CL, which I shouldn't have been looking at in the 1st place.

Best of Luck With Your Search :thumbup:

 

[John]

Craigslist.

My understanding is that the DMV wont grant any new plates gas golf carts even if meet the requirements, and from what I've observed GGCs that are already CA SL cost more, than their Non-CA legal or AZ SL counterparts.

I was told that if you want a limo style cart, to buy one new from a dealer. This way you know you are getting a true limo cart, and not one that has been cut and stretched. Ironically Premier in Havasu told me this :rolleyes but after think about it... it does make sense. At the time I wanted a 6 passenger, but due to storage space I talked myself back into a 4 seater.

I've been seriously looking for 2 years, and have found some great deals, but timing is everything and work really wouldn't approve of me taking off in the middle of the day to drive out to BFE to check out a golf cart that I saw on CL, which I shouldn't have been looking at in the 1st place.

Best of Luck With Your Search :thumbup:

Is there a downside of cutting and stretching a cart? I've also thought about just getting a 4 seater and if I decide later I can always stretch it.

 

[John]

has anyone bought from Rainbow carts? I just found this cart that meets a lot of what I want. Wondering if they negotiate at all on pricing...

http://www.rainbowcustomcars.com/pr...r2009-WhiteTan-Baja-Package.html#.UjD8Qz8_R8F

 

[TOBTEK]

you can build a SICK cart for 6k ! I've done a bunch of them. a nice newer cart should run 1200-2000 MAX. then start getting your lift's, Wheels/Tires, rear seat, ETC. Get on your smartphone or tablet and get the Craigslist Pro App. Can search all your selected cities for what your looking for.... piece of cake.

 

[TOBTEK]

has anyone bought from Rainbow carts? I just found this cart that meets a lot of what I want. Wondering if they negotiate at all on pricing...

http://www.rainbowcustomcars.com/pr...r2009-WhiteTan-Baja-Package.html#.UjD8Qz8_R8F

Rainbow is VERY proud of their work...... If you know what I mean.

 

[Mandelon]

I have a cut and stretched electric limo cart. It works fine. The builder added some side supports to the body to help stiffen it up. It doesn't have four wheel brakes though. I think original limo carts do. This one is 48Volts. We bought it mostly for the kids to run around in at the Islander.

Its been a lot of fun. I put a Plum Quick motor in it, and it gets to around 22 mph, according to the GPS on my phone.

If you are wondering about the color, its called Key Lime Pie.

 

[John]

you can build a SICK cart for 6k ! I've done a bunch of them. a nice newer cart should run 1200-2000 MAX. then start getting your lift's, Wheels/Tires, rear seat, ETC. Get on your smartphone or tablet and get the Craigslist Pro App. Can search all your selected cities for what your looking for.... piece of cake.

well this is encouraging because you've had some seriously SICK stuff. I've thought about building one as well. everything is bolt on so its not that difficult. hmmm.

 

[DeltaSigBoater]

Is there a downside of cutting and stretching a cart? I've also thought about just getting a 4 seater and if I decide later I can always stretch it.

Like everything that's been modified it depends on who did it, how it was done, and how is it holding up?

 

[aka619er]

with that budget you could get a rhino and you would be happier in the end

I totally disagree. I have a golf cart and just got rid of our sxs. There is something about jumping on a golf cart and just cruising that is hard to replace. Cruising in a sxs always ends with your foot on the floor.

 

[TOBTEK]

well this is encouraging because you've had some seriously SICK stuff. I've thought about building one as well. everything is bolt on so its not that difficult. hmmm.

Carts are a cake walk. I used to build them and ship all across the country. I'm gonna start another real soon for next River season. You do have to ask yourself how it will be used. If its a camp ground cruiser, hard to beat the electric cars! Can make them INSANE fast, and the are funner cause the motor doesnt drown out the stereo. Wonder who now has the Ole green Limo cart we built. Roz designed the sub woofer encloser. Had it built from 1/2 clear plexi-glass, and was back lit with green LED's.....heard it still cruising around Hidden Shores in Yuma. The limo wasnt really as fun as a Std length car...too long and heavy. Was a big bus.
Think were doing the newer Ez or Club Std length 4 seater, With mid power motor and controller. Enough to launch a decent size Ski trailer. HUGE stereo

 

[John]

Carts are a cake walk. I used to build them and ship all across the country. I'm gonna start another real soon for next River season. You do have to ask yourself how it will be used. If its a camp ground cruiser, hard to beat the electric cars! Can make them INSANE fast, and the are funner cause the motor doesnt drown out the stereo. Wonder who now has the Ole green Limo cart we built. Roz designed the sub woofer encloser. Had it built from 1/2 clear plexi-glass, and was back lit with green LED's.....heard it still cruising around Hidden Shores in Yuma. The limo wasnt really as fun as a Std length car...too long and heavy. Was a big bus.
Think were doing the newer Ez or Club Std length 4 seater, With mid power motor and controller. Enough to launch a decent size Ski trailer. HUGE stereo

summer camping is in camp grounds. winter camping is in the desert and playing in the hills a bit.

 

[Mr Wicked]

ezgo 2007 st sport 70 hours

long travel 350 cc 11 hp
az plated 4 seater cage custom seats sound system

street legal package
retracable seat belts
carbon fiber dash cover
custom steering wheel stainless column cover
windsheild
3 panel billet mirror
soft top


$5500.00

 

[John]

So looking at pricing online for building this myself...

Looks like a long travel lift wheels and tires are about $1500
Back seat flip seat is $380
Seat belts will run $300 for both sets
Then need to find a place to have custom seats made. Maybe $500?
And paint looks like around $500 for a cool paint job.

So now I just need to find a place to get a newer ez go rxv for a good price for a donor cart to start with.

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[John]

ezgo 2007 st sport 70 hours

long travel 350 cc 11 hp
az plated 4 seater cage custom seats sound system

street legal package
retracable seat belts
carbon fiber dash cover
custom steering wheel stainless column cover
windsheild
3 panel billet mirror
soft top


$5500.00

That's a nice looking cart but I'd need to get it for around $3500 to have it work for me. I'd want to paint it and change the wheels.

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[Mr Wicked]

So looking at pricing online for building this myself...

Looks like a long travel lift wheels and tires are about $1500
Back seat flip seat is $380
Seat belts will run $300 for both sets
Then need to find a place to have custom seats made. Maybe $500?
And paint looks like around $500 for a cool paint job.

So now I just need to find a place to get a newer ez go rxv for a good price for a donor cart to start with.

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that totals $3180

still need a cart
sound system $500.00 head unit 4 speakers sub and amp
windsheild $100.00
dash and steering wheel kit $350.00
head and tail lights $250.00
billet mirror $100.00
soft top $200.00
Cage $600.00


online theres shipping and then you labor to install....
Total $5280 just in parts no cart yet

 

[Danger Dave]

If you have any ambition to get anywhere in somewhat of a hurry with 4 people onboard, the stock gas motors on most carts aren't much fun with a lift kit and accessories and 4 bodies weighing them down.

 

[Outnumbered]

Cal Rob...

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/foru...d-clutch-runs-great-title-2500&highlight=cart

 

[hulihan]

Clean, reburbished late models with warranty avail from Premier in Havasu.

Thats where I got my wife hers But they are not cheap, but do have good warranty !

 

[Luvnlife]

There is a badass cart forum. The only problem is full on non-cart related topics and a lot of pissing matches

 

[VoodooMedMan]

There is a badass cart forum. The only problem is full on non-cart related topics and a lot of pissing matches

Kind of like a boating forum I know!


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[John]

that totals $3180

still need a cart
sound system $500.00 head unit 4 speakers sub and amp
windsheild $100.00
dash and steering wheel kit $350.00
head and tail lights $250.00
billet mirror $100.00
soft top $200.00
Cage $600.00


online theres shipping and then you labor to install....
Total $5280 just in parts no cart yet

Those are all great things that I want but are not high priority if I end up building a cart.

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[Outnumbered]

Here ya go...

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/for/4000069643.html

 

[Rivertoys]

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/sno/4062953134.html

 

[Outnumbered]

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/sno/4062953134.html

That's the one. Offer $4500 cash and go from there:thumbsup Crazy not to take $4500 IMO.

 

[John]

I found this one. Thinking about driving out to see it this weekend. Guy doesn't know what size motor it has though.


http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/sno/4052338442.html

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[Outnumbered]

I found this one. Thinking about driving out to see it this weekend. Guy doesn't know what size motor it has though.


http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/sno/4052338442.html

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Thought you were looking for a 6-pass?

 

[John]

Thought you were looking for a 6-pass?

Trying to find the most I can get. I think I could stretch this one. Its gas and has the right lift and is plated.

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[Bobby V]

I found this one. Thinking about driving out to see it this weekend. Guy doesn't know what size motor it has though.


http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/sno/4052338442.html

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My stock EZGO gasser goes about 20 mph max.

 

[Mr Wicked]

I found this one. Thinking about driving out to see it this weekend. Guy doesn't know what size motor it has though.


http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/sno/4052338442.html

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that has the 350 cc 11hp motor that is a factory st sport with that size tire should run 25 mph they came from the factory with an hour meter see how many hours..

 

[Mr Wicked]

$2500 makes it into a 6 seater that includes paint the pod new seats floor mat rockers

 

[Hypnautic]

Hey Randy,
Give me a call tomorrow.

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Cal Rob...

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/foru...d-clutch-runs-great-title-2500&highlight=cart

Thanks, I'm not in AZ any more. We moved to NorCal about 25 miles east of San Fran in Walnut Creek. Still doing carts, just new life and location. Loving it so far

 

[Outnumbered]

Thanks, I'm not in AZ any more. We moved to NorCal about 25 miles east of San Fran in Walnut Creek. Still doing carts, just new life and location. Loving it so far

I knew you moved but didn't realize it was nor cal. Glad u like it up there. Best of luck in the new location.:thumbup:

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[steve d]

Trying to find the most I can get. I think I could stretch this one. Its gas and has the right lift and is plated.

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Was contemplating the same close scenario, but it seems the stretched models have a larger H.P engine which I can understand. Not sure the additional cost that would entail....worth it not to have a slug.

 

[Mr Wicked]

Was contemplating the same close scenario, but it seems the stretched models have a larger H.P engine which I can understand. Not sure the additional cost that would entail....worth it not to have a slug.

Steve the cart that is in this pic has the bigger motor that they put in the work horse and the gas shuttles 350cc 11hp it also has the torque rear clutch

 

[Riverdude]

I've got this EZ-GO PDS cart for Sale with new batteries 4/13 istalled. PM if your interested for more info.

 

[John]

Still shopping for a cart. If I can't find one that has a license plate for a good deal, I'm going to wait until I can find a gas EZ GO RXV with the Kawasaki 13hp motor. Test drove a couple carts at Rainbow carts. They were nice, but priced above what I'd like to pay. The sales guy said that they don't negotiate on prices. So, now I just need to either find a great license plated cart...or a smokin deal on a gas RXV cart that I can build out myself.

 

[John]

so I've narrowed down what I'm looking for. I want to get a California street legal gas golf cart that already has plates. they are a bit harder to find, but they do exist. I was ready to pick one up last night and even test drove it the night before. Then the owners decided yesterday afternoon that they no longer wanted to sell it. that sucked. it was a nice cart with a 24hp Honda v-twin in it too. It was close to perfect for what we wanted. So, does anyone have a street legal gas cart they want to sell?

John

 

[RVRKID]

My customer did the TV's and stereo in this one and it's street legal, not sure if u could lift it though.

 

[John]

My customer did the TV's and stereo in this one and it's street legal, not sure if u could lift it though.

That's pretty awesome looking

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