What should I look for

bajarebel1 · 11-19-2008, 01:02 AM

Hi I am new to the golf cart world and am thinking about trading my 4 wheeler for a gas powered ez go, not sure what year it is but it looks like an older marathon. It appears to be in good condition but I was wondering if anyone can tell me the important things to check? Are there certain years to stay away from? I am hoping to go drive it tomorrow and see how it runs. Also is it possible to build an inexpensive lift and if so how?
Thanks

scottyb · 11-19-2008, 09:02 AM

LOOK for rust. Those marathons can be hard to work on once they get rusty...look for something newer like a medalist or txt.......IMO

ruredy · 11-19-2008, 10:07 AM

I tend to agree with Scotty on the newer cart thing, I guess it depends on what kind of money your talking about. I wouldn't trade a $2000 atv for a marathon. and yes it's possible to build lifts for some of them...... and you want to know how to do this on a cart you may or may not get or even know which model it is. Do you happen to see a disconnect here...

bajarebel1 · 11-19-2008, 05:45 PM

Thanks for the info, after looking the cart over I think I am gonna keep looking, the one I was looking at was a 1988 model and not in the best condition. the reason I was asking how to build the lift was to see if it was something I was capable of doing or If I would have to pay to have it done. what year ezgo do yall think I can find for around $1500. Thanks again for your info..

rusty · 11-19-2008, 09:56 PM

Welcome to the forum bajarebel1..................

Rodger's Rides · 11-19-2008, 10:12 PM

bajarebel1...
Welcome to the fun house. Once you listen to the good advice the experts here give you, open up the wallet and let the spending begin. It is possible to build your own suspension, providing you have the equipment and tallents, and can get you hands on the proper material. A good understanding of the therory of operation in a suspension is also something to have in the memory bank. First rule of thumb is...Don't panic! We are all here to help you in any way we can. Where are you located?

bajarebel1 · 11-20-2008, 12:02 AM

thanks guys, i am located in central texas near austin

410MAN · 11-20-2008, 05:11 PM

I been looking on craiglist in Austin area last week there seem to be lots of gas ers forsale decent price

11-19-2008, 01:02 AM	#1
bajarebel1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 18	What should I look for Hi I am new to the golf cart world and am thinking about trading my 4 wheeler for a gas powered ez go, not sure what year it is but it looks like an older marathon. It appears to be in good condition but I was wondering if anyone can tell me the important things to check? Are there certain years to stay away from? I am hoping to go drive it tomorrow and see how it runs. Also is it possible to build an inexpensive lift and if so how? Thanks
bajarebel1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 18

11-19-2008, 09:02 AM	#2
scottyb lug nutz Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 6,125	Re: What should I look for LOOK for rust. Those marathons can be hard to work on once they get rusty...look for something newer like a medalist or txt.......IMO

11-19-2008, 10:07 AM	#3
ruredy Born Wild Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,541	Re: What should I look for I tend to agree with Scotty on the newer cart thing, I guess it depends on what kind of money your talking about. I wouldn't trade a $2000 atv for a marathon. and yes it's possible to build lifts for some of them...... and you want to know how to do this on a cart you may or may not get or even know which model it is. Do you happen to see a disconnect here...

11-19-2008, 05:45 PM	#4
bajarebel1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 18	Re: What should I look for Thanks for the info, after looking the cart over I think I am gonna keep looking, the one I was looking at was a 1988 model and not in the best condition. the reason I was asking how to build the lift was to see if it was something I was capable of doing or If I would have to pay to have it done. what year ezgo do yall think I can find for around $1500. Thanks again for your info..
bajarebel1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 18

11-19-2008, 09:56 PM	#5
rusty The Welcome Guy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita Falls Texas - My Rides 1996 E-Z-GO and 2002 Club Car IQ and 2003 Club Car IQ Posts: 3,069	Re: What should I look for Welcome to the forum bajarebel1..................

11-19-2008, 10:12 PM	#6
Rodger's Rides Born wild, woman tamed Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Between Huntsville and Arab, AL. Posts: 642	Re: What should I look for bajarebel1... Welcome to the fun house. Once you listen to the good advice the experts here give you, open up the wallet and let the spending begin. It is possible to build your own suspension, providing you have the equipment and tallents, and can get you hands on the proper material. A good understanding of the therory of operation in a suspension is also something to have in the memory bank. First rule of thumb is...Don't panic! We are all here to help you in any way we can. Where are you located?

11-20-2008, 12:02 AM	#7
bajarebel1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 18	Re: What should I look for thanks guys, i am located in central texas near austin
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11-20-2008, 05:11 PM	#8
410MAN Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2	Re: What should I look for I been looking on craiglist in Austin area last week there seem to be lots of gas ers forsale decent price
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