12-19-2011, 08:21 AM | #11 |
Growing In Grace
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Re: Buying First Cart
One thing I need to mention about my cart. I did not buy if from a golf cart lot. I did buy it from a guy who buys rental carts from dealers who lease to golf courses. He is a buddy to a buddy of mine and I went and picked it out of a trailer load that he was taking to auction. I believe that I got a very good deal on the cart with 4-month old batteries for $2,000. The cart was in great shape. It looked like new except for a small cigar burn in the seat that did not go all the way through the seat cover and the windshield had a scratch in it. I replaced the windshield while doing my upgrades.
I've got about $3,800 in the cart with the upgrades in my sig but I will upgrade the controller, solenoids and battery cables later which will run another $6-700. |
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12-19-2011, 08:33 AM | #12 |
Growing In Grace
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Re: Buying First Cart
I can't verify this from experience but from reading many posts here the 12V batteries only last maybe 5 years but that still sounds like a decent deal. The 4-12V batteries are much cheaper to replace compared to the 6-8V batteries.
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12-20-2011, 08:21 AM | #13 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Buying First Cart
That's not what I've found. I have two Precedents, one with 4x12 and one with 6x8. Replacement cost for the 6 8V batteries is cheaper than the 4 12V batteries. You also get longer run times to boot. So definitely go with the 6 8V configuration if you can.
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12-20-2011, 10:28 AM | #14 | ||
Growing In Grace
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There are plenty people out there including me that are completely satisfied with the 4-12V setup. If the OP could find an 08.5 or newer for a good price it would be great. Quote:
You said in your first post that this cart would be for the family Christmas. That doesn't leave you much time and time is what you need. I waited a couple months before I found the cart I was looking for at a price that I was happy with. I have a neighbor who bought a 08.5 CC Precedent with the 6" lift kit, flip rear seat kit and new wheels and tires. He told me he paid $5,000 for it. He thinks he got a great deal. To me, it sounded a little steep but maybe not for the 08.5 with the 6-8V batteries but I don't think "Don't Remember" if the batteries were new. |
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12-20-2011, 08:48 PM | #15 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Buying First Cart
It's got wheels tires, 6" lift, backseat Did not ask if 6 or 12 volt battery's painted body {not my favorite color} What is an 08.5?
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12-20-2011, 10:22 PM | #16 |
Growing In Grace
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2008.5 is when CC went back to 6-8V batteries from what I understand instead of the 4-12V batteries. It's a better cart with the 8V batteries but that is about the biggest difference except it being newer. The 4-12V have served many of us just fine. It's owner's preference.
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12-21-2011, 10:35 PM | #17 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Buying First Cart
The longer runtime will be a benefit to me as the use of the cart will be 80% subdivision 20% hunting lease in the woods (several days of hills w/o charge). I'm pulling the trigger in the next two weeks! I'm set on the club car 08.5' or newer. The build soon begins!
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12-21-2011, 10:40 PM | #18 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Buying First Cart
Down South - which PQ motor did you go with? I'm gonna need more torque soon after the purchase to haul deer/turkey/friends through the woods.
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12-22-2011, 07:49 AM | #19 | |
Growing In Grace
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If you really want more torque the 4-500 amp controller and heavy gage cables would be something you need to check into plus another motor. Scotty can give you a lot more details about this. |
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