Marathon resale value

[diesel97]

My neighbor is selling this cart and told me I can take it for 350. I figured I could do some work to it it comes with a charger fix it up and sell it for a profit. What do you all think is it a good deal or should I pass? Oh yea its electric and needs new batteries. I'd like to paint it windshield lift wheels tires Dash light kit etc

[yamahaguy97]

Looks pretty decent to me, needs batteries so that adds another 600+. 350 seems ok, does the charger work? I would ask to test it in the car or another golf cart. It's too bad you can't test drive it though, that is really the important thing

[yamahaguy97]

Try to get him lower f you can. Otherwise it's probably too expensive. I would recommend you get yourself a txt or g22 that is much more modern, and nice carts. Over a 1000 is too steep for a car that outdated in my opinion

[270Handiman]

If you do all that stuff you'll be into it close to 2K+....it adds up quick. And it'll run slow and weak. Better see what the market is on similar used ones first.

For the record, it's a good deal if you are fixing it up for yourself, but risky when trying to sell on a saturated market.



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[cgtech]

One thing you guys are missing... Just how tough a marathon is compared to today's plastic wonders. It would make a killer work cart or off road starter. Do a search on Craigslist to see common prices in your area. Consider the battery condition on those carts too. I agree, if you wanted to build a cart for yourself, it would be a nice deal.

[yamahaguy97]

Originally Posted by cgtech

One thing you guys are missing... Just how tough a marathon is compared to today's plastic wonders. It would make a killer work cart or off road starter. Do a search on Craigslist to see common prices in your area. Consider the battery condition on those carts too. I agree, if you wanted to build a cart for yourself, it would be a nice deal.

lol I agree it's a tough metal car, that's why I recommended the txt or g22 as they are both proven and two of the most popular carts there is. Not to mention more modern. If he spends a little more he could have one and better resale value

[yamahaguy97]

Let's put it this way, I would rather have a txt or g22 than a rxv or precedent that's for sure

[yamahaguy97]

Heck, a few days ago we sold a 2011 g29 electric for 1750 something

[cgtech]

Originally Posted by yamahaguy97

Let's put it this way, I would rather have a txt or g22 than a rxv or precedent that's for sure

Uhh! Any day, all day! BUT, you can do "unheard of feats" with a Rxv for street use, compared to the old stuff. Take my favorite G22 PTV (all stock) & run it up a slight street hill against a (all stock "freedom") Rxv. Yamaha owner is gonna be sad. Both are 19 mph vehicles, but differences will be quite obvious. I think the G22 is a better platform, but the Ac system in a Rxv has easy power advantages. Now, wanna compare newer Ac Yamahas to Ac Rxv, Yamaha has a easy power advantage in stock form. (I just can't "tune the beans" out of a yamaha like I can a Rxv, it's tighter controlled). Anyone with Toyota motor controller tuning capabilities, Please speak up. Beat me at the Rxv game, and say "I can't tell you right now" like I have had to do with the Rxv. Not being a bragger, no, I want to learn more.

[scottyb]

These are good solid carts and many are still working.
1st question is does it have modern solid state speed control ?
2nd question is are there any of these carts running around your area?
Most people want to buy a cart that looks like their neighbor's cart. Other's are willing to own something older as long as it is functional.