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Golf Cart Buying Checklist: 10 Things to Decide Before You Buy
A 10-step golf cart buying checklist: seats, layout, power, height, street legal, budget, brand, warranty, delivery and getting a written quote.
Golf Carts Nation TeamUpdated · 1 min read
Buying a golf cart is easier when you make the big decisions in the right order. Work through this checklist and you will know exactly which cart to ask for.
The golf cart buying checklist
- How many seats? 2, 4 or 6. See 4-seater vs 6-seater.
- Which layout? 2+2 with a flip seat, or forward-facing. See 2+2 vs forward-facing.
- Lithium or gas? See lithium vs gas golf carts.
- Lifted or standard? See lifted vs standard.
- Street legal? Needed for public roads. See the street-legal guide.
- Total budget. Cart, delivery, tax, registration and insurance. See how much a golf cart costs.
- Brand and model. Compare a few that match your answers above.
- Warranty. New carts from us come with a 2-year manufacturer warranty, plus 8 years on the lithium battery.
- Delivery. Where it is going, and how it will get there.
- Written quote. Get one before you pay.
Questions to ask before you buy
- Is this exact cart in stock, and what color and trim is it?
- Is it street legal, with a 17-digit VIN and MCO?
- What is the rated range (electric) and the charger type?
- What does the warranty cover, and for how long?
- What is the delivered price, including freight?
- How and when do I pay?
How buying from us works
- Choose the carts you like on our site, or tell us what you need.
- We send a written quote including delivery.
- Once you accept it, you pay by bank wire transfer.
- We deliver across the U.S., or export with door delivery in Europe and Asia.
Buying four or more? Fleet orders get 10% off listed prices, or 15% off 8 carts. See fleet pricing. Exporting? Read how to buy from the USA and ship abroad.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I look for when buying a golf cart?
Seats, layout, lithium or gas, lifted or standard, whether it is street legal, the total delivered cost and the warranty.
Should I buy a lithium or gas golf cart?
For most homeowners, lithium. Gas suits long daily driving, large properties or places without power. See our lithium vs gas guide.
What warranty comes with a new golf cart?
New carts from us come with a 2-year manufacturer warranty, plus 8 years on the lithium battery.
How do I pay for a golf cart?
Ask for a written quote first. Once you accept it, you pay by bank wire transfer.
Do you offer fleet pricing?
Yes. Order 4 or more carts and get 10% off listed prices, or 15% off 8 carts.
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