Advice on Used Carts

Maverick6789 · 12-01-2023, 08:26 AM

I live in a very hilly community and am looking at used golf carts for shuttling my family around the neighborhood. I’m looking at two options: a 2020 Ez-go 72v L6 (lead acid) and an 2023 Advanced EV Advent six seater that is only 6 months old for $3k more.. I like the idea of sticking with one of the big three for parts availability, etc, but that Ez-go cart is going to need batteries at some point. I have had issues maintaining lead acid batteries in the past and the lithium conversion kits are not cheap. I’ve heard good things about AEV and love all the features the cart comes with. Im torn.

What would you do?

Capt. Lenny · 12-01-2023, 08:49 AM

I like carts that you can buy parts for because there's always something that needs repaired. EZGO and Club Car are 2 of the oldest brands around. So what if you bought the EZGO and had to put a $3000 lithium battery in it in a couple years? Wouldn't that be a wash? I don't think model year of carts affects the value like a car, it's all about condition.

TheCartBoy · 12-01-2023, 12:29 PM

I would buy the ezgo, top off the water in the batteries, keep them on charge all the time, and start saving towards that lithium upgrade.
L6 is an excellent cart and can be really tuned up with just software changes.

Swan · 12-02-2023, 07:29 AM

"Very Hilly" batteries are going to run out quick , Why not a gas cart ?

Maverick6789 · 12-15-2023, 05:41 PM

Thanks, everyone! I ended up with the 72v L6. Now I just need to figure out how to increase the max speed. Looks like I need to get in touch with @bobboyce or @usgicolllector. Any other suggestions?

Maverick6789 · 12-15-2023, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCartBoy

I would buy the ezgo, top off the water in the batteries, keep them on charge all the time, and start saving towards that lithium upgrade.
L6 is an excellent cart and can be really tuned up with just software changes.

TheCartBoy, any advice on where to start to learn how to make those software changes? I’ve read dozens of threads on here but haven’t found much in terms of “how to” guidance…. Just lots of referrals to Bob

TheCartBoy · 12-16-2023, 10:34 AM

Congrats on your purchase. Go here:
https://www.buggiesgonewild.com/showthread.php?t=189762

12-01-2023, 08:26 AM	#1
Maverick6789 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2023 Posts: 14	Advice on Used Carts I live in a very hilly community and am looking at used golf carts for shuttling my family around the neighborhood. I’m looking at two options: a 2020 Ez-go 72v L6 (lead acid) and an 2023 Advanced EV Advent six seater that is only 6 months old for $3k more.. I like the idea of sticking with one of the big three for parts availability, etc, but that Ez-go cart is going to need batteries at some point. I have had issues maintaining lead acid batteries in the past and the lithium conversion kits are not cheap. I’ve heard good things about AEV and love all the features the cart comes with. Im torn. What would you do?
Maverick6789 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2023 Posts: 14

12-01-2023, 08:49 AM	#2
Capt. Lenny Born to be Wild Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Palm Harbor Florida Posts: 2,772	Re: Advice on Used Carts I like carts that you can buy parts for because there's always something that needs repaired. EZGO and Club Car are 2 of the oldest brands around. So what if you bought the EZGO and had to put a $3000 lithium battery in it in a couple years? Wouldn't that be a wash? I don't think model year of carts affects the value like a car, it's all about condition.

12-01-2023, 12:29 PM	#3
TheCartBoy WARRANTY VOID Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 1,727	Re: Advice on Used Carts I would buy the ezgo, top off the water in the batteries, keep them on charge all the time, and start saving towards that lithium upgrade. L6 is an excellent cart and can be really tuned up with just software changes.

12-02-2023, 07:29 AM	#4
Swan Cave Dweller Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Always On The Move Posts: 22,239	Re: Advice on Used Carts "Very Hilly" batteries are going to run out quick , Why not a gas cart ?

12-15-2023, 05:41 PM	#5
Maverick6789 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2023 Posts: 14	Re: Advice on Used Carts Thanks, everyone! I ended up with the 72v L6. Now I just need to figure out how to increase the max speed. Looks like I need to get in touch with @bobboyce or @usgicolllector. Any other suggestions?
Maverick6789 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2023 Posts: 14

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12-16-2023, 10:34 AM	#7
TheCartBoy WARRANTY VOID Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 1,727	Re: Advice on Used Carts Congrats on your purchase. Go here: https://www.buggiesgonewild.com/showthread.php?t=189762

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