We know next to nothing about golf carts other than they have become extremely expensive. Looking for a cart for our lake house and just wanted to get some informed opinions.

Electric/gas ? We don't care about a tricked out rig, we are just looking for something reliable. Best places to find used carts?

I bought a 2003 Yamaha electric cart from the previous owner when I bought my Lakehouse. It's old and ugly but it does the job cruising around the golf course and taking trash to the dumpsters. Great utility vehicle for yard work, especially with a tractor supply type behind cart. Had to replace the charger, add headlights and a trailer hitch. Otherwise no problems. I like that it's silent so it doesn't disturb anyone at anytime. Only $1,800 bucks. The new ones are ridiculously expensive.

1000% second the Ennis recommendation. One of the brother's who own the shop is an Aggie. We bought a 2 year old cart from Ennis back in 2011 for neighborhood use. They bought a bunch from a Colorado golf course and then resold them. Said they don't buy in bulk from southern states as they have more sun damage. We had them add a rear seat and the extended roof to cover the rear seat - highly recommend both. I later added a light kit on my own, but still bought it through Ennis as his prices couldn't be beat.

If going electric, go with 48V over 36V. First set of batteries lasted something like 7-8 years with very regular use and charging. Replaced them just before moving into a traditional neighborhood. We never used the cart anymore and rode bikes instead. Without charging batteries once per month for maintenance, that new set died. So if the cart is not at your primary residence, make sure you have the means to care for the batteries. Trickle charging may or may not work - look into it. If you convert to lithium batteries, may be a moot point?

Absolutely loved having the golf cart for all those years. Batteries and tires are the only maintenance for electric (batteries require distilled water too so have to occasionally check the level). Cart had plenty of power to get the 4 of us up some pretty steep hills in the neighborhood. Also the rear seat folded down to make a tray that I used for hauling brush and all sorts of other utility work.

We bought a refurbished 48V EZ GO from Plano Golf Carts 9 or 10 years ago. It was around $4,000 and looked like a brand new cart. We finally had to replace the batteries in it last year and went with a Lithium and could not be happier. The lithium battery is so much better than the old lead-acid batteries. We went with the Eco Battery brand.

We mainly use our cart at the lake house as well. Not sure how we could live without it. It has never let us down. It still looks new.

In laws are going on 25 years with the same EZ go gas that they bought used. Tires and a battery once is the only maintenance it's ever needed. On LBJ and the distance from the dock to the house is about 100 yds up hill. Then another 50-60 to the back of the property. Gets heavy usage on holidays and mild to moderate usage weekly.

Gas is the way to go.

I'm in year 3 or 4 of (6) 8v batteries from Aggieland Golf Cars. Regular charging and topping off the water monthly and no sign of slowing down…..so they'll prob die next week. When they do die, I'll look at going lithium.

I've bought and sold about 4-5 electric carts in the last few years just flipping them to make a few extra bucks. I've been buying those batteries from Costco. They have been around $800 for a set.

Just dropped one for sale in the classifieds:

https://texags.com/forums/50/topics/3520200/replies/69383151

JB said:

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I bought a 48v Club Car here off a texags many years ago and it's been great. I put batteries, a rear seat and a windshield in it. Eventually added nicer wheels and did a faster motor. I have around $4000 in the whole thing and my kids always want to go for a neighborhood ride

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Look on Marketplace and don't be scared of "needs batteries"

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This is the 60s / 70s muscle car of the golf cart world.

Thanks for all the tips. What's everyone's suggestion for tire size/lifts?

Is it a bad idea to not go with larger tires and cart "lifted" or are there pros and cons to either option?

I have an ez go gas I would sell.. 6 seater, grey and black, just got it tuned up, nobby tires, looks good. Never really used it, had it at the beach house.

Don't go gas unless you have a gas station you can drive it to. Messing with gas cans will get old quickly. Lithium is the way I would go, but a good gas cart is a good option too.

Gas also tends to be loud, except Yamaha. I also prefer battery.

I have an E-Z-Go Liberty that I was thinking of selling this spring. Located in Rockport, TX. I'll be down there later today for the rest of the week. It's the Explorer package with upgraded battery, in White:

https://ezgo.txtsv.com/personal/models/liberty#



PM me and I can send you some more details.

I bought a used golf course lease return 2019 48v EZGO from JB Carts in Keller a little over a year ago. https://jbcarts.com/ Justin (the J in JB) was easy to work with. It has been good, I had to replace the batteries, but I was warned they were not in the best shape. Found some less expensive Interstate batteries that are not the best, but the range on the cart is still probably 20 miles.

Bought to take to my families farm house but my teenage daughter has embraced it for running around the neighborhood.

He has reasonable prices and parts, and his inventory is constantly changing.

I had them add lights and raise the speed settings. I lifted it with a cheap kit off Amazon, (lift kits can be cheap and simple, or fancy and expensive) and added bigger tires I bought from them (they had the best prices I could find). Added the back seat that also flips down as a cargo carrier. I have also replaced the brakes. I need to replace the rack and pinion steering.

All in price after batteries was a little under 5K. Golf carts are expensive, but they are easy to work on and the parts are cheap if you are willing to do the work yourself. I have not had any electrical issues.

I have removed the logo and number and added fender flairs since this picture was taken.