Which cart to buy? Club Car vs Yamaha

[Dragracer_Art]

Originally Posted by hotwls13

Well the 2005 Club Cars they had advertised are actually Yamahas. I’m heading out today to see them (check on what year and model they are) etc. probably just dial back my hopes in getting a cart this weekend and wait til I find the right one.

Evidently there is a list of guys that want the carts.

I found my last two carts on Facebook marketplace. Both under $300 and both needing $2k worth of repairs/upgrades.

[hotwls13]

Originally Posted by Dragracer_Art

I found my last two carts on Facebook marketplace. Both under $300 and both needing $2k worth of repairs/upgrades.

Yep the ones I’m finding are also on Facebook. Craigslist is just too limited and priced higher typically.

I went and looked at the carts. They have a bunch of Yamahas and from the serial numbers I see they are G22 2006 gmax model. They have working ones with used batteries that are a mix of 2014-2018 year batteries.

They do have one club car (green). It has 4 12v batteries. I’ll include some pics of the club car.

[Dragracer_Art]

Looks very familiar to my latest score.

[hotwls13]

Originally Posted by Dragracer_Art

Looks very familiar to my latest score.

Yup. Yours looks much better. Haha

Here’s what the Yamahas look like $900.

[hotwls13]

Bumping this back up. I talk to the guy Tomorrow. Not sure what would be my best option. I'm shooting for least expensive while having a cart that goes/stops/turns.

The Yamaha's (2006 G22 Gmax) have 6 8v batteries. I can get pretty much get any one of those for $900 with used batteries (2014-2018 ) but who knows how long they will last as these are old carts/batteries that the golf course mx guy is cobbling together to get them out. But it will be running when I pick it up.

They have ONE club car. It has 12v batteries. I could probably get that one, running for $900. Since this is a Club Car section, I'm guessing you guys will lean that way. From what I've read, 12v isn't good 8v is better? WOuld the 12v system work good enough for the year I plan on using it?

Lastly, they have mentioned selling the carts for $300-400 with no batteries (not sure if that's no cores or just dead batteries). I'm planning to ask them if it would be a good/functioning cart just with bad batteries. If so, I think this is the best option, then go buy new batteries.

Thoughts?

[Dragracer_Art]

Brand preference aside...
I think Club Car has the best aftermarket support, hands down.
I wouldnt hesitate buying a 4x12v cart.
The 6x8v conversion is readily available from our site sponsors if you choose that route.

Battery suppliers all have different core charge prices... so just figure out the math.
If its cheaper to eat the core charge and buy a cart without batteries... do that... but only if you can verify running condition.
The biggest risk there is... not knowing if the cart actually runs.
At least with crappy batteries you have a way to power up and drive the cart, even if its only 20ft.

I bought mine with the understanding "all it needs is batteries"... only to find out it needed everything electrical replaced. Entire harness, mcor, motor controller and all.

[hotwls13]

Originally Posted by Dragracer_Art

Brand preference aside...
I think Club Car has the best aftermarket support, hands down.
I wouldnt hesitate buying a 4x12v cart.
The 6x8v conversion is readily available from our site sponsors if you choose that route.

Battery suppliers all have different core charge prices... so just figure out the math.
If its cheaper to eat the core charge and buy a cart without batteries... do that... but only if you can verify running condition.
The biggest risk there is... not knowing if the cart actually runs.
At least with crappy batteries you have a way to power up and drive the cart, even if its only 20ft.

I bought mine with the understanding "all it needs is batteries"... only to find out it needed everything electrical replaced. Entire harness, mcor, motor controller and all.

Thanks for all the info. What's the downside to staying 4x12v for now?

[Dragracer_Art]

Originally Posted by hotwls13

Thanks for all the info. What's the downside to staying 4x12v for now?

Less lead (4x12v) = less run time.

More lead (6x8v) = more run time.

Even more lead (8x6v) = even more run time.

More lead also = more weight... so theres that too.

[Mooncarter]

Originally Posted by hotwls13

Bumping this back up. I talk to the guy Tomorrow. Not sure what would be my best option. I'm shooting for least expensive while having a cart that goes/stops/turns.

The Yamaha's (2006 G22 Gmax) have 6 8v batteries. I can get pretty much get any one of those for $900 with used batteries (2014-2018 ) but who knows how long they will last as these are old carts/batteries that the golf course mx guy is cobbling together to get them out. But it will be running when I pick it up.

They have ONE club car. It has 12v batteries. I could probably get that one, running for $900. Since this is a Club Car section, I'm guessing you guys will lean that way. From what I've read, 12v isn't good 8v is better? WOuld the 12v system work good enough for the year I plan on using it?

Lastly, they have mentioned selling the carts for $300-400 with no batteries (not sure if that's no cores or just dead batteries). I'm planning to ask them if it would be a good/functioning cart just with bad batteries. If so, I think this is the best option, then go buy new batteries.

Thoughts?

If you can buy any of those running carts for $300 - $400 with chargers either with or without bad batteries that is a steal. Better to have the cores.

[hotwls13]

Originally Posted by Mooncarter

If you can buy any of those running carts for $300 - $400 with chargers either with or without bad batteries that is a steal. Better to have the cores.

Actually thinking of getting 2. If I can get them for $300, get them both working and sell the other one to recoup some of my battery costs. ;)