Things to look for in a used 97 club car

[clegg]

I am thinking about not rebuilding the engine in my 88 ez and instead getting a four stroke. I am going to look at a 97 Club Car. Is there anything in particular I should look for on this car? Any reasons to avoid this model (DS?) or year? Also, what is a good ballpark price for a non rental unit in good shape? Thanks in advance for any input.

[highrollinmopars]

I always look at the clutch faces to check for excessive wear. Look for cracks in the frame etc. You can normally tell a cart that the kids have beat to hello from the one that grandpa kept in the garage since new. 97 was a good year. Anything 92 up is a great cart in my opinion. I like the older carts but the 290 and 350 motors have alot more power and are quieter. I would say $1200-1500 is the going rate around here for a stock non lifted 2 seat 97 club car in pretty good shape. I hope this helps. You would be very happy with the CC vs your 2 stroker ezgo in my opinion. I have had several of both.

[clegg]

Thanks for the input. I went and looked at it, and though it is a bit more than the price you quote I think I am going to take it. I need to keep in mind that I am buying from a local dealer and that I am likely paying them to take my old 3 wheeler with a blown motor off my hands... Clutches felt smooth, frame and chassis looked good, started and ran in the cold and snow. At least now I will be able to just go golf in the summer and not worry about building an engine in that greasebox 88! Now for the extras...
I can't help but notice there is a ton of crap available for the 97 that i don't need which I shall in all likelyhood start to buy before I even get it home!

[scottyb]

Quote " ..... I can't help but notice there is a ton of crap available for the 97 that i don't need which I shall in all likely hood start to buy before I even get it home!" .... end Quote

Congratulations on the new golf project

[DOOmsman]

It starts kind of like this.
2 rounds golf= stereo head
1 round golf = speakers

And the clubs are in the corner full of cob webs.

[clegg]

Thats not very likely DOOmsman. The cart (work and repairs and modifications notwithstanding) will reside at the golf course, soo...

[clubcar810]

if you dont mind me asking what did you give for the cart?? i bought a 99 ds gas this past summer it has a few scratches and seats needed to be recovered (due to being white)with a rear seat and a roof for $1000

[clegg]

I will be in for 1550 with a clean stocker, windshield, and pimp wheel covers.. Thats with my trade, which I know is worth zero to every dealer I talked to. I also get a year warrenty, which is worth a lot to me after the ezgo went only one season.

[highrollinmopars]

You'll be happy with your purchase.