Is 1990 ez go 800 worth buying?

drifting g1 · 10-27-2010, 03:52 PM

I found a golf cart local that i was thinking about buying. I already have a yamy g1. I know its old and know a little about it. The one im looking to buy now just to beat around in too at my camper is a 1990 ez go gas 800 gxt. I dont think there is a gxt model though, but that is what he said it is. This model has a bed on the back of it. I know nothing about ez go's. He wants 600 but will prob take 500. It does run he says, just needs new plug. Can you make them faster, or worth lifting if you can? Just woundering if not worth buying. Thanks for any input, Tony.

GoTeeMan · 10-27-2010, 04:06 PM

Mine is a 90 and lifted.

Dave Box · 10-27-2010, 04:52 PM

I think that before I laid out my cash I would buy a plug and a wrench and see if it does "just need a plug". Without a test drive you should budget for ;

A complete rebuild kit $416
A drive clutch $265
A driven clutch $165
A HEI mod kit $60

now it doesn't look like such a good deal. On the other hand if it runs reasonably well and you are just looking for a beater $500 sound fair.

capthump1 · 10-27-2010, 10:55 PM

AirJunky · 10-27-2010, 11:07 PM

Would work for me. Even if you had to replace the motor. No idea what the deal is with the GXT, maybe an early Workhorse?

capthump1 · 10-28-2010, 12:08 AM

An 800 gxt is a workhorse. What engine is it? I don't know if they put 295 and 350 Robbins 4 strokes in them in 1990. But if it is make sure it don't have a broken connecting rod. He maybe telling you it needs a plug when its only got one cylinder working.

madoc1 · 10-28-2010, 06:41 AM

this is an 89 800gxt. work in progess. new piston and rings, seals and all main bearings. and paint

chevyIIsmitz · 10-28-2010, 11:42 AM

I did the exact same thing for 500$ & came out smelling like a rose. I bought a 93 not running some small tweaks & she was running.

I would try a plug, but if that fixes it you may not be able to talk the guy down on his price!!

It could be a gamble.. Roll the dice!

capthump1 · 10-28-2010, 03:10 PM

Madoc, what size engine is that? It looks to be a 2 stroke with injection system disconnected. Lots of promise there. Are you gonna lift her up a bit? Must ride nice with coil springs in the rear. I have a 1200 workhorse and it rides really stiff.

drifting g1 · 10-28-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by capthump1

An 800 gxt is a workhorse. What engine is it? I don't know if they put 295 and 350 Robbins 4 strokes in them in 1990. But if it is make sure it don't have a broken connecting rod. He maybe telling you it needs a plug when its only got one cylinder working.

Thanks for the input guys! I do know its a 2 stroke. I will block off the injection cause thats what just failed on my yamy. Any one know what plug this will take and maybe ill take one with me to try it out. Im guessing you can lift this year and mess with the motor? I did look for stuff for it and didn't seem like there was much out there for it. What cart is this to know what to look up parts for? Thanks again

10-27-2010, 03:52 PM	#1
drifting g1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 32	Is 1990 ez go 800 worth buying? I found a golf cart local that i was thinking about buying. I already have a yamy g1. I know its old and know a little about it. The one im looking to buy now just to beat around in too at my camper is a 1990 ez go gas 800 gxt. I dont think there is a gxt model though, but that is what he said it is. This model has a bed on the back of it. I know nothing about ez go's. He wants 600 but will prob take 500. It does run he says, just needs new plug. Can you make them faster, or worth lifting if you can? Just woundering if not worth buying. Thanks for any input, Tony.
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10-27-2010, 04:06 PM	#2
GoTeeMan EZ Like Sunday Morning Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Owatonna, Minnesota Posts: 465	Re: Is 1990 ez go 800 worth buying? Mine is a 90 and lifted.

10-27-2010, 04:52 PM	#3
Dave Box Respect the Cart Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocky Mount, Virginia Posts: 2,190	Re: Is 1990 ez go 800 worth buying? I think that before I laid out my cash I would buy a plug and a wrench and see if it does "just need a plug". Without a test drive you should budget for ; A complete rebuild kit $416 A drive clutch $265 A driven clutch $165 A HEI mod kit $60 now it doesn't look like such a good deal. On the other hand if it runs reasonably well and you are just looking for a beater $500 sound fair.

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capthump1 Getting Wild Join Date: May 2009 Location: (winter) Homosassa,Fl / (summer) Bayonne,N.J./ Port Jervis, N.Y. Posts: 131	Re: Is 1990 ez go 800 worth buying?

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AirJunky Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Liberty Lake, WA. Posts: 1,762	Re: Is 1990 ez go 800 worth buying? Would work for me. Even if you had to replace the motor. No idea what the deal is with the GXT, maybe an early Workhorse?

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10-28-2010, 12:08 AM	#6
capthump1 Getting Wild Join Date: May 2009 Location: (winter) Homosassa,Fl / (summer) Bayonne,N.J./ Port Jervis, N.Y. Posts: 131	Re: Is 1990 ez go 800 worth buying? An 800 gxt is a workhorse. What engine is it? I don't know if they put 295 and 350 Robbins 4 strokes in them in 1990. But if it is make sure it don't have a broken connecting rod. He maybe telling you it needs a plug when its only got one cylinder working.

10-28-2010, 11:42 AM	#8
chevyIIsmitz Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Denton NC Posts: 24	Re: Is 1990 ez go 800 worth buying? I did the exact same thing for 500$ & came out smelling like a rose. I bought a 93 not running some small tweaks & she was running. I would try a plug, but if that fixes it you may not be able to talk the guy down on his price!! It could be a gamble.. Roll the dice!

10-28-2010, 03:10 PM	#9
capthump1 Getting Wild Join Date: May 2009 Location: (winter) Homosassa,Fl / (summer) Bayonne,N.J./ Port Jervis, N.Y. Posts: 131	Re: Is 1990 ez go 800 worth buying? Madoc, what size engine is that? It looks to be a 2 stroke with injection system disconnected. Lots of promise there. Are you gonna lift her up a bit? Must ride nice with coil springs in the rear. I have a 1200 workhorse and it rides really stiff.

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