Are there any Club Car years/models to avoid?

TTBHG

Hello, All.

My wife wants me to buy a used golf cart for us to use around our neighborhood and to take with us on vacation. I've never bought or owned a golf cart so I'm not really sure what I'm looking at.

Some quick googling showed that Club Car seems to be considered a great brand. I'm not sure if there's anything in particular that I need to look out for or any years/models that I should avoid for reliability issues. Any insight would be great.

Whatever I buy I will add the rear seats, a lift kit and nice rims and tires. I don't know if that info would change our recommendations.

BGW

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dundeebarnbuggy

Avoid an 81 and the years close to it if you want to mod it. The motor and axle are unique and the ross steering box can be a PITA if it is worn. I ended up buying a rear end and complete steering assembly from a newer cart to bring it up to snuff. Others can tell you about the electrical "years" that are desirable for the controller aspect of it.

scottyb

Sounds like you need a NEV type cart.
I suggest a Club Car Precedent if the Ezgo TXT48 is not available.
Both late models that are easy to modify for good street speed.

meangreenmachine72

I have a 2002 DS and really like it. Went from stock to picture below.

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Swan

I would look for 48 volt cart with 6 - 8 volt batteries over older 36 volt systems .

TTBHG

Thanks for the reply. I spent some time looking around for your suggestions.

1sharphook

I recommend a Precedent with six 8 Volt batteries (not four 12 volt) and an IQ (not excel) drive system. The serial number prefix, near the passenger kickboard, is your friend. "PQ" is an example of a popular cart. There are others.

http://www.metrogolfcars.com/pdf/clu...r-prefixes.pdf

TTBHG

That's pretty much exactly what I'm looking for. Do you mind if I ask how much you have into it? As I've looked around I notice the prices vary wildly.

I found a 2005 Precedent on my local Craigslist. It appears to be in really good shape. The guy is asking $2950 for it. I'm not sure if that's a fair price or if I should keep looking around. I tried posting a link but I guess you have to be a member for seven days before you're allowed to do that.

meangreenmachine72

I have about $1500 in it. Sahara Tires, vampire rims, jakes 6" lift, a Williamson rear seat, installed new light kit, stainless steering column and a steering wheel. I just picked up a brush guard at Christmas but haven't installed it yet.

I wanted to do it with my son and we really enjoyed doing the change over.

ironmonkey17

$3k is a little out there for a 2005 precedent, I picked up a stock 2010 for $2k I know I got a good deal but I've seen 2008's going for $1850.00, I would keep looking, Now if it had some new batteries a lift and nice tires and rims and a set of lights, then maybe I would consider it.... I might budge a little on the lights..