Making the decision to buy a golf cart is a big one, and we want to aid in that. Whether you’re using it to drive around the neighborhood, to your local country club, dropping the kids off at school, etc., there are many choices you have to make before choosing the right golf cart.
In this article, we will compare and contrast new vs used golf carts, so you can make a well-informed decision when it comes to buying a golf cart.
If you want to learn more about the differences and similarities between electric and gas golf carts, click here.
Pros of a New Golf Car
Warranty- All of our new golf cars have a warranty, and it is dependent on the golf car you choose. They are usually full coverage for a longer period of time. This often helps customers to feel better about their expensive purchase.
Customization options- New vehicles often have many accessories and fun add-ons to fit the customers wants and needs. When you purchase a new vehicle, there are are usually more customization options that can be completed in-house.
Length of Ownership- It is nice to know that you are the only one who has owned a vehicle, because that often means it will have a prolonged life pending that you take care of it correctly. Learn more about caring for golf cars here.
Cons of a New Golf Car
Cost- New golf carts are more expensive than used, so it really depends on what your budget is. To compare the cost difference of our “pre-owned” vs “new” golf carts, click here and utilize the filters on our inventory page.
Length of Ownership- Some people do not want a vehicle that has never been used before. If you want a golf car that has a story/lived a life outside of yours, then a new golf car may not be the way to go.
Cart Information- A new golf car hasn’t been around as long as a used golf car, meaning that you don’t know much about the potential common issues, etc. There aren’t as many people who have owned that golf car so it’s not possible to ask for advice/their opinions on the quality of the golf car.
Pros of a Used Golf Car
Cost- It is cheaper to purchase a used golf car than a new one, as they have been previously owned and there is a little bit of wear and tear on them, although we do clean them up to make them a great used vehicle!
Customization options- While used cars may not be able to use all the accessories a new one can, they often have more flexibility when it comes to color options, lights, lift kits, and more as there are many places/people that you can purchase these items from.
Length of Ownership- If you only need a golf car for a short period of time, such as at a summer house, a used car is a great choice as they can carry out their purpose for a lower price tag, and then easily be sold or traded in later on.
Cart Information- If you are someone who likes to do a lot of research before purchasing something, there is often more information on used cars; whether that’s by word of mouth, blog posts, and of course by asking a golf cart company such as Colorado Golf & Turf.
Cons of a Used Golf Car
Cost- You know the saying, “you get what you pay for?”, that is true. Used golf cars have been previously owned, and while we do our best to fix them up, sometimes issues occur that may only happen with a used golf car.
Warranty- Warranties for used cars aren’t as frequent/full coverage as our new cars. Not all of our used cars have a warranty, but if they do, it’s a 60 or 90-day warranty and it covers much less than a new golf car.
Customization options- There are often not as many in-house customization options available as the accessories are updated continuously to fit newer vehicles, meaning not all accessories will work with a used car.
One other important thing to note is that it is always good to learn more about the company you want to buy a golf cart from. Learn more about their customer service, inventory, trade-in options, financing information, rentals, team members, mission and values, and the quality of the service they provide.
Get Your Golf Cart Today!
Here at Colorado Golf & Turf, we sell Club Car, Garia, GEM, and more. Not only that, but we provide on-site service from world class technicians, customization options, and we deliver exceptional customer service every day.
Check out our inventory here, give us a call or visit our showrooms in Littleton, CO or Grand Junction, CO to get your golf car today!
Learn more about Neighborhood Electric Vehicles here to see if you are interested in purchasing one.
Reach us-
Visit our website, call us, or visit one of our locations:
Littleton
(303) 761-3332
11757 S Wadsworth Blvd, Littleton, CO 80125
Grand Junction
(970) 433-7009
835 21 1/2 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505
References:
https://jsgolfcarts.com/blog/should-i-buy-a-new-or-used-golf-cart
https://golfcarts.org/should-you-buy-a-new-or-used-golf-cart