First Golf Cart Purchase

lanham · 02-11-2009, 10:32 PM

So I thought I got a great deal on a 1996 Club Car for $1200, only to find out it's a 1990. Had a 1996 sticker from golf course and the owner even said it was a 1996. My ignorance. It runs great, and is very clean. Only bummed about the FZ340 engine and limited mod's. I am not going to lift, will drive as is for golf. I suppose I could do the clutch mod and spring replacement. So, still a decent deal? Run the current engine till it craps out? Feel like taking it back but the guy just had a stroke and needs the money.

lockman1 · 02-11-2009, 10:44 PM

Take it back...
or... at least get 500 bucks back!
a 96 to a 90... somethings wrong there!

my 2 cents

MIKEPEER · 02-11-2009, 10:47 PM

i would have to agree...but welcome

scottyb · 02-11-2009, 10:52 PM

I'll dis-agree

Most people do NOT know what year their cart is or the diffference between a 90 and a 96.....Personally I would rather a 90 than a 96 CC If it runhs good and you are happy with it why get upset about it?

P.S. Is it his fault you can't tell the difference either? I don't think so ....

lockman1 · 02-11-2009, 11:04 PM

Sorry...

But, IMO... a 90 "Flathead" is not worth $1200.00, no matter how clean it is!

Ianham... welcome to BGW!

Do whatever YOU feel is right!

all the best!

lanham · 02-11-2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyb

I'll dis-agree

Most people do NOT know what year their cart is or the diffference between a 90 and a 96.....Personally I would rather a 90 than a 96 CC If it runhs good and you are happy with it why get upset about it?

P.S. Is it his fault you can't tell the difference either? I don't think so ....

I definately do not blame him, like I said it's my first purchase and if I would have found this forum first then I would have known what to look for. Drove great from his house to mine, about a half mile on old gas. I'll check for any leaks on the garage floor in the morning but other than that it's super clean. I am sure I will be more frustrated with my golf game than the cart!

So, from what I have read the clutch mod is recommended?

MIKEPEER · 02-11-2009, 11:12 PM

the engine is the only reason i would be upset....but if your fine with it then congrats on your purchase

lockman1 · 02-11-2009, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lanham

So, from what I have read the clutch mod is recommended?

If both your clutches are in halfway decent shape, you should be O.K....
You may see some difference in before, and after...
But, it may not be what you expected!

From what I understand... the FZ340 is not much for torque, OR speed...
and the clutches can only do so much!

DENNIS TAYLOR · 02-12-2009, 06:15 AM

If your body and chassis is in good shape and don't like the flat head, upgrade with a big block from CPP. I think that engine you have is counterclock wise rotation and you would have no problems. I have a 2004 which is clockwise rotation and I uprgraded to the 24hp Briggs Vanguard. Love it, only had to drill 4 holes, buy 4 longer bolts for mounting, buy oil and ready to run. It comes complete with new clutches, wiring, belts and exhaust. Idles in neutral. My only problem, since mine was clockwise rotation my shift is backwards, but I don't mind that. Running high gears and 22x1100x10 tires it will GPS more than 60mph. It runs the best at 23-25mph.

GLEEMO · 02-12-2009, 08:50 AM

"Dennis Taylor" what brave(Crazy) sol did U get to test this at 60 mph ?
That's gotta be scary as H#!L !

02-11-2009, 10:32 PM	#1
lanham Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4	First Golf Cart Purchase So I thought I got a great deal on a 1996 Club Car for $1200, only to find out it's a 1990. Had a 1996 sticker from golf course and the owner even said it was a 1996. My ignorance. It runs great, and is very clean. Only bummed about the FZ340 engine and limited mod's. I am not going to lift, will drive as is for golf. I suppose I could do the clutch mod and spring replacement. So, still a decent deal? Run the current engine till it craps out? Feel like taking it back but the guy just had a stroke and needs the money.
lanham Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4

02-11-2009, 10:44 PM	#2
lockman1 What the ....? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 14,931	Re: First Golf Cart Purchase Take it back... or... at least get 500 bucks back! a 96 to a 90... somethings wrong there! my 2 cents

02-11-2009, 10:47 PM	#3
MIKEPEER Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: INDIANA Posts: 496	Re: First Golf Cart Purchase i would have to agree...but welcome

02-11-2009, 10:52 PM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: First Golf Cart Purchase I'll dis-agree Most people do NOT know what year their cart is or the diffference between a 90 and a 96.....Personally I would rather a 90 than a 96 CC If it runhs good and you are happy with it why get upset about it? P.S. Is it his fault you can't tell the difference either? I don't think so ....

02-11-2009, 11:04 PM	#5
lockman1 What the ....? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 14,931	Re: First Golf Cart Purchase Sorry... But, IMO... a 90 "Flathead" is not worth $1200.00, no matter how clean it is! Ianham... welcome to BGW! Do whatever YOU feel is right! all the best!

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02-11-2009, 11:12 PM	#7
MIKEPEER Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: INDIANA Posts: 496	Re: First Golf Cart Purchase the engine is the only reason i would be upset....but if your fine with it then congrats on your purchase

02-12-2009, 06:15 AM	#9
DENNIS TAYLOR Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7	Re: First Golf Cart Purchase If your body and chassis is in good shape and don't like the flat head, upgrade with a big block from CPP. I think that engine you have is counterclock wise rotation and you would have no problems. I have a 2004 which is clockwise rotation and I uprgraded to the 24hp Briggs Vanguard. Love it, only had to drill 4 holes, buy 4 longer bolts for mounting, buy oil and ready to run. It comes complete with new clutches, wiring, belts and exhaust. Idles in neutral. My only problem, since mine was clockwise rotation my shift is backwards, but I don't mind that. Running high gears and 22x1100x10 tires it will GPS more than 60mph. It runs the best at 23-25mph.
DENNIS TAYLOR Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7

02-12-2009, 08:50 AM	#10
GLEEMO just leave me alone Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,643	Re: First Golf Cart Purchase "Dennis Taylor" what brave(Crazy) sol did U get to test this at 60 mph ? That's gotta be scary as H#!L !

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