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What Is the Best Time to Buy a Golf Cart?

Mar. 7 2022 Buying Guide By Mikey's Motors

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Updated 10/30/24

Factors to Consider When Buying a Golf Cart

Before you consider your timeline for buying a golf cart, three other big factors will influence your decision:


  • Price: Determine your budget for buying a golf cart. New golf carts tend to cost $7,000-$9,000, though features like an electric engine and multiple seats can increase the price. Used golf carts can range from around a third to half the price of a new model, depending on mileage, features, and brand. You can also choose between buying your golf cart outright or using our convenient financing programs.

  • What you want the golf cart for: Consider whether you will spend most of your golf cart miles on the golf course or plan on some neighborhood cruising. Golf carts can also double as utility vehicles on big properties. So consider the features, storage capacity, off-road handling, and other features, and the golf cart will be a pleasure to ride and use.

  • Type: New and used models differ on more than just price. If you want state-of-the-art features and a strong warranty, new models offer modern features, better warranty coverage, and convenient customizations. However, used models already have depreciation figured into the price and, from a reputable dealer, have a clear maintenance and inspection history. You can also choose between convenient gas golf carts, which provide convenient maintenance, and electric golf carts, which are more environmentally friendly and have cheaper "refueling" costs.

Considering the Timing

Timing is also an important feature when you're deciding when and what to buy. Not only will seasonal markets affect inventory and demand, but different sellers offer specials and sales events at different times of the year.

Seasonal Considerations

The best time to buy is when you decide you want a golf cart—once you decide it's the right purchase, don't spend the next golf season waiting and walking. But depending on when you decide to buy, you may see these advantages in the market: 


  • Spring: More people are trading in their old golf carts to get a new model in the spring. This is a great season to buy a used golf cart if you're in the market. But if you prefer brand-new models, it's also a great time to explore brand-new releases and year models.

  • Summer: Summer, not spring, is the peak buying season. So, in many showrooms, you might see lower inventory levels and less room for negotiation.

  • Fall: When you're looking for a great deal, tour the showrooms in the fall. This is the season for discounts and deals as dealerships wind down after the peak season. It's a great time to buy both new and used golf carts. 

  • Winter: Fewer people golf during Nashville winters, so it's a buyer's market. Find more deals, more room for negotiation, and a more enjoyable shopping experience. However, your local dealership may have a reduced inventory.

Special Offers and Sales Events

At Mikey's Motors, we offer frequent specials and events so our shoppers can explore their options and go home with a golf cart they love. Contact your nearest location for details about specific sales events and special offers coming up soon.


Private Sellers

Golfing enthusiasts who want to upgrade their vehicles wait until late winter and early springtime to do it. They prefer to buy just before the golf season starts. This enables you to explore plenty of used models in your vicinity.Around this time, you might also find many snowbirds returning to their northern homes and trying to trade in their golf carts at a more affordable price.

Golf Course Trade-Ins

As you may know, there are plenty of golf courses in Tennessee that rent out golf vehicles to golfers who don’t own one. After using these machines for a few years, these courses sell off the old models and replace them with brand-new ones. Usually, this takes place around spring, giving you a chance to check out good-quality used golf carts at a more affordable price.

Find Your Perfect Match at Mikey's Motors

When you buy your golf cart matters, especially if you have a specific budget and set of features in mind. Contact Mikey's Motors today to see what we have in store and how we can help. Call us at 615-962-9265 or visit us at 2118 N Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro or at our dealership in Franklin, TN.