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Old 06-07-2012, 06:35 PM   #1
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Default Should I try to flip a clean '96 EZGO for $850, which needs a controller?

Thanks in advance for your help. I am new to working on golf carts and I've got a few questions that I'm hoping you can help me with. A friend and I have recently come up with the genius idea of flipping 1/2 a dozen golf carts this summer to make enough cash to purchase and trick out a pair of carts for ourselves. The first cart we purchased on Craig'slist for $1,125 and turned it for a $750 profit within a week... so needles to say, we are pretty excited about the opportunity.

Our first cart was a '99 that needed zero work. The second cart we have honed in on is a '96 for $850 that needs a controller. Our goal is to replace the controller, add a back seat, polish her up a bit, and set her loose for a nice profit. So, here are my questions...

1. When we go to pick up the cart, how can we best make sure we are not getting screwed? Since the cart won't run without the controller, is there any way to test it and figure out if the controller is actually the problem?
2. What controller would you recommend? We are in the flat coastal region of SC. The cart's end user will most likely be someone using it to tool around a beach town or cruise around their flat neighborhood.
3. Other than checking the batteries, is there anything else we should be looking at when picking up this cart?
4. Do you think it is worth putting any other upgrades into it before selling... of course, being most concerned with the return on investment.
5. Anything I am missing, or should be asking that I am not?

On another topic. The cart I hope to have built by the end of the summer will most likely be a non-lifted pds ezgo (at least, that's where my mind is heading now) I am looking at several different wheels, including some large 14" rims with low-profile street tires. Do you see any disadvantage of going with a wheel set-up that large... other than the obvious clearance issues that I need to be aware of? I'm concerned that a pds with freedom chip may not have sufficient torque to get this machine up and going at a decent click - of course, I could be totally wrong.

Thanks again and I look forward to hearing back from you guys... btw, I plan to head and pick up the cart this Saturday.
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Old 06-07-2012, 07:30 PM   #2
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Default Re: Should I try to flip a clean '96 EZGO for $850, which needs a controller?

I buy and sell quite a few carts so I'll tell you what I would look for on that $850 cart. I would check the batteries to see how old they are and if they are good. I would check the steering for slack and if there is slack try to pin point where it is. I would look at the frame and battery rack to see if there is a rust problem. If the batteries are fairly new and are good I would buy the cart as long as there is no frame damage. $850 is not much more than a set of batteries would cost you. One of the last ones I built was a 98 model with batteries that were a few months old. I gave the guy $800 for it and had to pretty much rebuild everything on the cart. I still came out ok on it since I did not have to drop any money on batteries. Just think about what you can realistically get for the cart if it were in good condition. You know your market better than I would. If a 96 model cart in good running condition with good batteries would only sell for $1300 then it's probably not worth your time.
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Old 06-07-2012, 07:39 PM   #3
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Default Re: Should I try to flip a clean '96 EZGO for $850, which needs a controller?

I agree with bowslayer... better make sure what the market in your area will bear. In my area I can buy '06 carts with decent 2-3 year old batteries for that price, in running condition.
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Old 06-07-2012, 07:47 PM   #4
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On your other topic, we build EZ GO PDS carts all of the time with 23" tires and a speed chip. This puts you between 21 and 23 mph with plenty of torque for most applications. One issue that you may experience is the stock controller overheating and going into "limp" mode. This generally only happens when you run the cart at very low speeds for an extended period of time. Limp mode is a way for the controller to protect itself from frying. When this happens the cart will only run very slow. Stopping and letting it cool for 3-5 minutes will return the cart back to normal operating condition.

Have fun with it and let us know if we can be of any assistance... JasonsGolfCarts.com
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Old 06-07-2012, 07:52 PM   #5
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I agree with bowslayer... better make sure what the market in your area will bear. In my area I can buy '06 carts with decent 2-3 year old batteries for that price, in running condition.
I would love to know where that market was, especially if it was driving distance from the southeast coast. We have been scouring craigslist within 300 miles of Savannah Ga for about a month now. When we re-listed the '99 for $1,875 we had it sold that day... with 2 more back-up buyers. I like the idea of pricing slightly under market value to turn them quick. We are still feeling out the market though. Our goal is to avg $500 per cart with as little invested time as possible.

Any thoughts on other purchase avenues other than craigslist? We have a TON of golf courses around here, but from what I gather, they are mostly on lease. We are also 2.5 hours from Augusta. Does anyone have any ideas about how to get used carts directly from ezgo or club car?
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Old 06-07-2012, 07:56 PM   #6
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Clayton, send me an email and I will try to give you some more information.
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Old 06-07-2012, 07:59 PM   #7
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On your other topic, we build EZ GO PDS carts all of the time with 23" tires and a speed chip. This puts you between 21 and 23 mph with plenty of torque for most applications. One issue that you may experience is the stock controller overheating and going into "limp" mode. This generally only happens when you run the cart at very low speeds for an extended period of time. Limp mode is a way for the controller to protect itself from frying. When this happens the cart will only run very slow. Stopping and letting it cool for 3-5 minutes will return the cart back to normal operating condition.

Have fun with it and let us know if we can be of any assistance... JasonsGolfCarts.com
Thanks Jason... good feedback. I had also not run across your site yet. just bookmarked it. Great selection. Hope to be in touch more soon. Thx again and best of luck with continued success in the business.
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Old 06-08-2012, 10:39 AM   #8
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Default Re: Should I try to flip a clean '96 EZGO for $850, which needs a controller?

one thought is to go ahead and get your cart you are going to build.

If you are going to be replacing parts on your cart with new parts, you can use the used parts to help you build the carts you want to flip.
Instead of spending $400 for a controller for a cart you want to flip, you can put that controller in your cart and take the used controller off of your cart you are building to put on the cart you want to flip.
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Old 06-08-2012, 11:35 AM   #9
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Default Re: Should I try to flip a clean '96 EZGO for $850, which needs a controller?

Some days I think half of the people on this site are flippers.... and the other half are trying to fix carts they bought from flippers
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Old 06-08-2012, 11:36 AM   #10
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Something wrong with flippers?
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