I used to work in a customer service company. It was situated less than a kilometer away from a large subdivision, and beside the subdivision is a golf course. An officemate happens to live on that subdivision, and it was always a sight to see him come to the office in a golf cart. Beats the cost of gas from driving an automobile he says. A few meters from the office building was a mall and he would look really cool as he parks his golf cart in the parking lot to spend some time at the mall after work.

I realized that owning a golf cart can actually be very economical as opposed to renting one every time I play a game of golf with my friends, which happens often by the way. I can even see how one can also use it as a means of transportation around a retirement community. I can still remember how my friend goes around the huge parking lot of the mall and finding a parking space for his cart without a problem.

I can opt for a new one or probably be comfortable in a used cart. I will be paying a lot more for a brand new cart, but then again, I will have the full factory warranty. I can also be taught as to its proper care and maintenance from day one.

A new golf cart's cost varies from $5000 to $10000 depending on the features and accessories. With added features, comes the added cost. One can go extremely frugal and shave away the bare necessities and probably get a new one for under $5000. I don't think I would like a stripped cab though.

The other option would be purchasing a used cart. It can really be easy on my budget. If I was familiar with golf mechanics I can look for an individual seller nearby for a really low price - but I am not. It would probably serve me best to find some local cart dealer that could give me some type of repair service warranty that goes with the purchase.

A used golf cart's price range is very widely varied depending on the model, accessories and it's shape. I should be able to find one in near perfect condition. I just need to have a trusted mechanic take look at it and give me some advise before I make a decision.

I heard that an electric golf cart is easier to maintain than a gas powered one. However, I will be needing to change the batteries every few years and that probably would cost around $500. My officemate told me that over a period of time, the maintenance of both types work out pretty much the same. I guess it really wouldn't matter much then.

Should I go for a new cart or an old one? Is an electric cab better that a gas powered machine? I was advised that in any type, with the proper care and regular maintenance, you can be assured of excellent performance for ten years - even more.

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