There was a time when only cars, trucks and buses were allowed on the road and mini-vehicles like golf carts were only seen on golf courses. These carts, later called golf cars since carts are not self-propelled, are designed to carry two golfers and their golf clubs from one side of the fairway to another. They were generally around 4 feet by 8 feet and powered by 4-stroke engines.
The carts used to be electrically powered, until the advent of gas-powered carts that could be driven on the road and could be driven by anybody below the age of 16 and above the age of 13. They were first intended for use by disabled and elderly people until their huge advantage of making trips around the golf course easier became widely-known.
To date, the golf cart is more than just golf course transportation. It is also considered today's best alternative to cars, mini-vans and SUVs and are a low-cost way to run short errands around the neighborhood, commute to work or when you simply want to enjoy the sights and sounds of your surroundings without worrying about wasting gas.
In fact, its popularity has risen to a point where there are actually communities that are mostly located in retirement villages and tropical islands. In Discover Bay in Hong Kong, they are the only mode of transportation allowed in the residential community. In Italy, they are used by the local police to patrol the streets and the fact that it makes chasing down criminals easier than a regular police car contributed more to its already rising popularity.
With safety and being relatively maintenance-free as its selling factors, it is no surprise more and more people are considering buying these mini-vehicles if only to have something to ride in that doesn't guzzle up too much fuel and easy to park. It doesn't even matter that they are only allowed on roads with a 35 mph speed limit - it just beats walking long distances.
The first thing you need to know if you are considering buying them is the fact that there are two types you can choose from, gas and electric. Gas-powered golf carts run on unleaded gasoline while electric golf carts run on one charged battery. Gas golf carts run longer than electric golf carts and have more horsepower and therefore, more speed. Electric golf carts on the other hand, are less noisy and require less maintenance.
Next, determine the use to which you want to put them to. For those who intend to use them on a regular basis as a mode of transportation or as a utility vehicle, gas-powered golf carts will be best since they will run longer and will have more horsepower to transport more people and more cargo. If you intend to purchase them more for recreation, then an electric-powered one will suit you best.
You should also consider the features you want to include and base this decision on what is practical and most likely to be used often. These can include canopies to protect against the rain and road debris, as well as heating and air-conditioning. You can also install headlights and brakes to make them street legal or even GPS if you'd like. Don't forget to include safety features like roll bars to protect you and your passengers in the event that your golf cart overturns, seat belts and speed restrictors.
And lastly, set a budget. Do complete and thorough research on the pros and cons of buying a new golf cart against buying a used one. Here's a tip: If you are planning to put them to constant use, it may be better to buy a new one since buying a used one at this point will be a bit risky since it may contain faulty parts that can cause it to break down more often than it should.
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