Never Owned A Golf Cart, Which One Should You Buy? | Watch This First!

[@34dawgsgo]

Have a 99 Club Car DS. Service her once a year. Always reliable. Can't see changing especially with the high cost of them today.

[@crazycomments8038]

okay

[@michelebolton4615]

Excellent video!! Great info. Thank YOU!!

[@tomtugboat]

Icon golf cart -4 wheel hydraulic brakes - stainless steel nuts and bolts , Toyota motor and controller ., have club car and need front bushings every few years as they wear out ! Love the Icon !

[@andrewmayberry1631]

One thing that I didn't hear is to consider weather conditions. Consider this when storing as well. If in cold conditions you may need to keep batteries warm and a charge on them when in storage. This is the recommendation for carts in MN.

[@stafcurtis1]

Great video man! Going down the line, and watching them all.

[@gustavoruiz6611]

Great video. Very informative. You made a lot good points in what to look out for. Your projects look pretty good too.

[@viisxnx]

Thank you for the information. What would you recommend for driving in my neighborhood? I need something that runs at a speed about 25 to 30 mph.

[@Miller_Johnson421]

Same

[@a29s12]

Yamaha Pvt here! Electric! Love it!

[@MichelleMyBell]

Can you please talk about the Chinese brand golf carts Mossino, trailmaster,vitacci, … whats their quality ? Do they break down easy? What about parts ?

[@waynem4844]

Great video...full of great information...thank you

[@venessariley3285]

Very informative video, thanks for uploading. I have seen some good golf carts at SWFL Golf Carts and couldn't make up my mind on which one to get either new or refurbished.

[@bradyhawkins4101]

Your info is great and videos on the golf cart is awesome as a first time golf cart buyer this information is very much appreciated thanks for your time

[@patrickduncan9724]

Everything you said especially about knowing what you want and how much you want to pay is on the money for any vehicle, car, truck, boat or motorcycle . Great job on the video.

[@mrdee423]

I want a new cart at the used cart price.... lmao

[@paulatwal9976]

Great video. I’ve been looking in to getting a new cart. I live in an area that has a lot of steep hills. Would a gas cart be better or an electric?

[@wg1408]

I want a used fixer upper for the neighborhood. What's a good year range and brand to hunt for if I want good quality and one that will hold its value?

[@JeffGoDawgs]

I like the looks of a Ezgo better than club but have had both

[@davidtranmedia5112]

I got my 2023 Yamaha Drive Quietech EFI IRS for 18k. Had wheels and lift and sound system

[@floridadawg9857]

Great advice....... You nailed it

[@truealchemy1534]

never drove a golf cart til about 2008 and didn't know what I was missing, electric are heavier, smoother, better traction, and I use mine to power my PC, one light, security system and a few minor things for up to 20hrs during power outages using a 800 watt inverter. That's without running the two batteries connected too low (for 12V to 120V inverter) . I have it rigged for quick plug change from power co. source to golf cart. I've also pulled downed trees, trailers, (2" ball on back), pushed cars, and I even slid a semi trailer 6' sideways by the landing gear after putting the landing gear on an I beam. I have two 90's electric yamahas and one gas and a club car carry all. The yamaha gas is fun cause you can do donuts and zip around faster. My batteries have lasted 12 years now (NAPA), add water to the line at the bottom ring of the fill hole no matter what anyone says. Dilution helps keep sulfate from precipitating. No wonder all these people who claim only 3 years battery life after chronically just filling to cover the plates. They run the batteries too concentrated and sulfate precipitates and builds on the plates. I also add 25ml 20% sulfuric acid (battery acid) per cell every 3-4 years. I know they say not to do this but that's because they don't have too many chemists messing with batteries and don't want the liability. It takes a while with either water filling or acid to stabilize until it all mixes well. (usually a month for me) . The stable voltage after charge will be higher/less amp hrs, or lower/ more amp hrs depending on concentration dilution, or volume, of electrolyte as your batteries go from full to lower, Just adjust your charge times to always shoot for 80% SOC (state of charge) and charge when it gets down to 72% I think, I forget, look at an SOC chart online. edit: sorry, deleted my volt readings because my dash gauge is 0.5V off.

[@loulongoria5007]

Brilliant advice keep it coming .

[@Jaypatel512]

$2000 for 2014 club car precedent. I am in search for one, and they are almost > $5000 in facebook marketplace. Learning more as I go along.

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

Thank you Sir for all the info.

[@leopard6554]

Excellent job 👏 👍 👌 🙌 Thank you brother...!!!

[@noahschechtel8979]

great , great advice, spot on!!!

[@PDSalling]

More solid info. Many thanks.

[@Yabos2]

Great video that is full of awesome information made by a guy who knows what he is talking about. God Bless

[@ElijahBryant3]

Thanks so much for this video! Helped a lot!!

[@Fentertainment]

Can I ask did youtube recommend this video or did you search for a similar question?

[@marygarrison8797]

Do you have info on Evolution Golf Carts ? Thank you .

[@kylefletcher1002]

In sc?? Awesome same here about to buy one from a friend but I need to find a shop or someone who knows that they are looking for also if I swap out the old batteries for lithium do I have to match what the cart is it is a 36 v ezgo but the batteries are 4 years old but the cart isn't used much but I'll have to ask him if he kept them properly but I do want to swap to lithium.

[@goldenlife9856]

One thing I would add is that the double a arm suspension that club car uses handles a lot better on the road and at high speed then the E-Z-Go or Yamaha solid axle. I know you can buy a lift kits for all of the carts that will put a arms on but the club car comes that way if you don't want to do a lift.

[@jarroddraper5140]

Mm glad I had a club car then we got a hill hear and I bet ya I got it up to 28 or more

[@goldenlife9856]

@@jarroddraper5140 Get a AC motor and you'll do A LOT more than 28, even more than 38

[@jarroddraper5140]

That was a gas one

[@jarroddraper5140]

And it's rings were smoked

[@jarroddraper5140]

I prefer gas and 28 is speeding I town

[@johnperles2978]

I'm looking at a 2x2 Advanced EV 2021. looks in great condition, 40hrs on it. they are asking 5k. Is Advanced EV a good cart? For driving in my neighborhood.

[@TheNicko773]

Definitely solid advise and realistic.

[@tapaspal2000]

Forklift Nations’s amazing custom build Yamaha Golf cart powered with BigBattery Eagle Lithium Ion Phosphate batteries replaced 496 lbs. Trojan T105 for only 38 lbs. per battery. Powers 4x of powered performance, 4x in total in range, drop and replacement of GC2 lead acid no special mounting bracket and 10 year full warranty. #batteries #golfcart #lithiumbattery #BigBattery

[@gregelliott5066]

Ryan what is the paint number or color on your 6 passenger in this video? It appears to be a strain of blue.

[@Fentertainment]

TBH I dont remember. Ill look to see if I have it somewhere.

[@hateisasignofenvy651]

Best video I’ve found after searching all day

[@RiverReboot]

This was a very informative video thank you!

[@labradorshalladore4966]

I’m looking at a 2019 Yamaha quiet tech it’s showing 1400 hours it was used at a dealership. Should I be concerned with the 1400 hours

[@mrturner69]

i work on golf carts for a living. at least in the area i live i see most people who sell golf carts privately lying and selling junk, its really sad. my advice is the same as his, if your going to buy from an individual, know what your looking for. dont just drive it a bit and say its good.

[@justincase6542]

Does a lift kit provide more suspension?

[@ralphbell1786]

Hard to believe that's the same short, red, rusty thing you started with. Really looking sharp 👌.

[@RobinTang-pp1et]

great video, I'm from a Chinese golf car brand, look forward to extending dealer to another country

[@dustinmaggard8321]

What are your thoughts on Green Machines carts?

[@mikeerstad3705]

Ryan, I just purchased a 2018 Club Car....Looking to give it a 6" lift kit with 23" wheels....is this too high or are the wheel to big...I've seen pictures of my model cart with the exact lift and wheels and it looks pretty good...I'm 6'4" and like things a little taller......any suggestions ?

[@Fentertainment]

I have a video of when I lifted my precedent a couple years ago with a 6" lift and 23s. Till this day it still has the same kit on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5msf5R4mK-Io9U

[@markb3129]

Good information. ✌

[@sethlinker692]

Superb video, would love to talk to you about getting a cart

[@edwmess9073]

Thanks!!!

[@danal1911]

Great video Sir! 👌🏻 👍🏻

[@Fentertainment]

Glad you liked it!

[@kurttidrow9967]

Great video I have a club car refurb and I am very pleased with it. I have a question. The cables on the battery's look small to me. If I put heavier gauge wires will it help with torque. Its a 6 seater.

[@goldenlife9856]

Stock cables on a Club Car are way too small. I put 2/O welding cables on mine and it made a huge difference in speed and torque. The stock cables are fine for riding around on a golf course but if you want to use the thing you need to do the upgrade. And if you can make the cables yourself you'll save a huge amount of money or just crimping terminals and putting on heat shrink

[@Hoodratliker]

4 guage wire is fine

[@bcc172]

Good video Sir !

[@thecarolinahoosier3596]

I've looked for weeks in the Myrtle Beach area for a Club Car Precedent project, but I just can't find anything. Would a leasing company that supplies carts to golf courses be willing to talk to me as a single cart buyer? I'd take the worst of their worst, as long as the frame and suspension are straight.

[@Fentertainment]

Sorry just seeing this, The worst thing they can say is no. However what have you located in the last 5 months since you posted this?

[@thecarolinahoosier3596]

@@Fentertainment Not a single thing. Every cart I’ve seen within 100 miles is either new or already refurbed/built. I can’t justify that cost, since I will use very few of the parts.

[@Fentertainment]

@@thecarolinahoosier3596 Do you live in myrtle beach or outskirts? Have you seen any carts sitting in peoples yard or at a business that hasnt moved? I've stopped plenty of times and knocked on doors.

[@thecarolinahoosier3596]

@@Fentertainment Your suggestion is a good one that had never occurred to me. Time to keep an eye out and start knocking on some doors! Thank you.

[@Fentertainment]

@@thecarolinahoosier3596 When we go to the beach, we usually visit ocean lakes campground. I've removed junk golf carts from individual annual lease holders in the campground and along the way from moncks corner georgetown andrews garden city over the years. Keep an eye out!

[@RBallarddesigns]

Good info sir.

[@pwrshots]

I’m new to golf carts. Went to a store that sells new and refurbished. One had a lot of play in the steering wheel. I told my wife just like a car , it has an issue with the steering. The salesman said he would have it tightened up. I raised the BS flag. My question is “how long do these electric motors last.what are the replacement cost for and ergo motor?

[@Fentertainment]

Oem motors can last for 30+ Years. Its like anything and how you take care of it. Usually the gasoline engines on golf carts wear out faster. The replacement cost of electric motors can be had from $350 and Up. You can do an AC swap for like $1800 give or take and will give you a new motor with controller. The ac swaps will give you more adjustability, speed, torque and security. I have videos on fixing the steering play on club car golf carts but I will say that play in the steering shaft is usually a worn out tie rod or steering knuckle. There isnt much to the steering on golfcarts since its manual and could replace all 4 tie rod ends for about $50. This goes back to the you can build a cool cart with upgraded features how you want for the same as you could buy a refurbished cart with mostly stock parts from a dealer. Also when you build the cart, You will take pride in doing it and learn so much. Then if anything goes wrong, you can fix it. I have a bunch on golf cart videos, Its my hobby!

[@pwrshots]

@@Fentertainment thanks for the quick response. I am also in South Carolina. Any reputable dealers you can recommend. I don’t have time to do a build. That went into my 04 Mach1🙈the cart is for the wife. 😂

[@Fentertainment]

@@pwrshots What part of SC?

[@pwrshots]

@@Fentertainment Summerville

[@Fentertainment]

@@pwrshots Call Trucarts here in Moncks Corner and talk with Hunter. Tell him I sent you. They build and ship carts all over. Those are good people to deal with and If I have to deal locally, that’s who I patronize.

[@Rklees40]

Do you recommend any dealers in South Carolina around Myrtle Beach

[@Fentertainment]

Both my granddaddy and dad has purchased carts from Grahams many years ago. Pretty sure they stayed on top of everything. However Trucarts in Moncks corner are also good guys to deal with and they ship and pickup.

[@Rklees40]

@@Fentertainment Great TY. I am looking to get something to have at my condo.

[@goldenlife9856]

York also builds a decent cart, but they are a smaller shop. That's a plus and minus

[@MrSgilpin85]

can any golf cart become street legal? 36 volt even? would I have to switch to 48volt?

[@Fentertainment]

36v can be street legal as well

[@mihiustv]

Useful!

[@DGYtown]

Is the 67$ for insurance monthly or yearly

[@Fentertainment]

yearly

[@dennisr.levesque2320]

I've been wondering why they use 8V batteries instead of 6V or 12V batteries. Who uses 8V batteries (besides golf carts)? Why don't they use a more common battery? They're always more needlessly expensive. Makes no sense (except for just selling you stuff)..

[@ScottieBMan]

Crazy the price of golf carts now…$6K ?!!

[@Fentertainment]

LOL Thats on the cheaper side of the spectrum also!

[@jeffjackson9936]

Pretty obvious info, I have been looking for less than a week.

[@CIAragDe]

My wife wants a golf cart. She will get a golf cart 😂

[@sparrow9990]

Why are golf carts dummy expensive. I can go buy a old ford ranger or whatever for like 600 bucks than I can put 300 bucks into it and some work and get it running and that's still under a 6th of the price of a decent golf cart

[@alphonsemonthei8878]

No kidding! 2 years ago I bought a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited with V8 and locking differentials for $4000. I just ordered a new 6 seater golf cart with lithium batteries for $14,000 after not seeing any used ones priced under $12,000 around me. I paid more for my new golf cart than the last 2 cars I’ve bought. Cart pricing is ridiculous

[@curtchase3730]

I hear ya, crazy 4 sure, BUT, there are a bunch of factors involved. Supply/Demand. Not as many carts made as Ford Ranger's. Niche' market. Carts were made to drive on turf, Ford Ranger's, not so much. Can't park my old Ranger in my garden shed either. I know, I went to our "local" cart dealer. Everything in showroom priced from $6500-15,000! So it goes. They had some early 2000's Club Cars, gas out in the back lot that looked quite sad. Even those (project carts) going for over $4000.00 cash/carry off lot! Nuts.

[@brendanstar7493]

I got my club car President from a Individual

[@danielflanagan1349]

Good Video buddy!!!! Ryan knows everything!!!!

[@traveler142]

the new chassis are paper thin... junk, better off buying old and doing a motor swap. or even better... build your own chassis using heavier gauged material.

[@n-da-bunka2650]

Yep, don't buy ANY of those top three listed in this video when you can buy an "American Built" with Chinese parts that will last EIGTH years for far, far LESS.

[@vinovalentino1089]

Why not tell us how much money you've put into your used golf carts after customizing it vs buying a new one. 👎🏾

[@stevenpringle9492]

Bunch of useless rhetoric.

[@jeffjackson9936]

Sorry brother, less then helpful