What to look for when purchasing a golf cart

Enthdegree · 07-23-2009, 05:43 PM

I'm new to golf carts, I am planning a purchasing a 2004 EZ-G0 gas golf cart from a private seller for $2000 what things should I be looking for when I go and take a look at it? Also how maintenace free is a gas cart? Are there certain things that I need to look out for?

This is what he sent me
"EZ-GO four wheel golf cart with roof. Think is 2004 model. Very low hours, V-twin four stroke motor. Has oversized ATV tires on rear with arched springs. Also has blue neon underglow, halogen headlights, purple taillights"

I plan on putting a folding rear seat as soon as I get it.

Monsterezgokid · 07-23-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Enthdegree

I'm new to golf carts, I am planning a purchasing a 2004 EZ-G0 gas golf cart from a private seller for $2000 what things should I be looking for when I go and take a look at it? Also how maintenace free is a gas cart? Are there certain things that I need to look out for?

This is what he sent me
"EZ-GO four wheel golf cart with roof. Think is 2004 model. Very low hours, V-twin four stroke motor. Has oversized ATV tires on rear with arched springs. Also has blue neon underglow, halogen headlights, purple taillights"

I plan on putting a folding rear seat as soon as I get it.

First, find out more info about this v-twin engine they speak of.. are they talking about an aftermarket big block motor or the factory engine.. the factory motor is a twin clylinder 295cc robin engine. Other then that, if it goes fowards and backwards without smoking or clacking, sounds like an decent cart to me..

Others will chime in with more things to check out...

2000$ for a 04 cart with this many options sounds very suspicious?

do you have any pics of this cart?

When you go to take a look at it, just check the usuals such as engine oil levels, how the brakes feel, and if the steering feels stiff and if it has minimal slop, check the belts for cracks, also check the drive clutch and see if it has any looseness or slop, i highly doubt a newer cart like this has a warn out clutch, but its always a good thing to check.

If it goes fowards and backwards without smoking and clacking, you should have a good cart.

Others will chime in with more things to check...

azboo · 07-23-2009, 06:10 PM

I agree. If it's truly a V-twin and a good one it seems to good to be true for a 2004 cart.

dock98 · 07-23-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by azboo

I agree. If it's truly a V-twin and a good one it seems to good to be true for a 2004 cart.

whereabouts are you located?

azboo · 07-23-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dock98

But then, it does have 4 wheels.

dock98 · 07-23-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by azboo

But then, it does have 4 wheels.

nice to see you back Boo.

azboo · 07-23-2009, 06:23 PM

Thanks Dock. Actually had an hour with not much to do... thought I'd spend it here.

tonyton · 07-23-2009, 06:28 PM

That's a pretty good price for '04 gas. Even if it's stock....

Enthdegree · 07-23-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dock98

whereabouts are you located?

I didn't realize something I'm from Toronto Ontario Canada so the price will be about $1500 U.S.

tonyton · 07-23-2009, 06:35 PM

what things should I be looking for when I go and ....

Be sure it's for real. There are a lot of scams and rip offs out there. Get a phone number, meet at a house, not a parking lot....Good Luck!

Now, that's cheap!

07-23-2009, 05:43 PM	#1
Enthdegree Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 12	What to look for when purchasing a golf cart I'm new to golf carts, I am planning a purchasing a 2004 EZ-G0 gas golf cart from a private seller for $2000 what things should I be looking for when I go and take a look at it? Also how maintenace free is a gas cart? Are there certain things that I need to look out for? This is what he sent me "EZ-GO four wheel golf cart with roof. Think is 2004 model. Very low hours, V-twin four stroke motor. Has oversized ATV tires on rear with arched springs. Also has blue neon underglow, halogen headlights, purple taillights" I plan on putting a folding rear seat as soon as I get it.
Enthdegree Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 12

07-23-2009, 06:10 PM	#3
azboo Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pluto Posts: 20,472	Re: What to look for when purchasing a golf cart I agree. If it's truly a V-twin and a good one it seems to good to be true for a 2004 cart.

07-23-2009, 06:23 PM	#7
azboo Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pluto Posts: 20,472	Re: What to look for when purchasing a golf cart Thanks Dock. Actually had an hour with not much to do... thought I'd spend it here.

07-23-2009, 06:28 PM	#8
tonyton Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,120	Re: What to look for when purchasing a golf cart That's a pretty good price for '04 gas. Even if it's stock....

07-23-2009, 06:35 PM	#10
tonyton Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,120	Re: What to look for when purchasing a golf cart what things should I be looking for when I go and .... Be sure it's for real. There are a lot of scams and rip offs out there. Get a phone number, meet at a house, not a parking lot....Good Luck! Now, that's cheap!

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