E-Z-GO UTV's

Bird · Nov 16, 2004

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Jim, if you really think about it, I'll bet even very good players, two to a cart, will start it 100 times in a round of golf.

jinman · Nov 16, 2004

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( Jim, if you really think about it, I'll bet even very good players, two to a cart, will start it 100 times in a round of golf. )

Yeah, Bird. I figured two players with three shouts each on average in the fairway and that works out to easily 100 starts. I just couldn't help giving Keeney a hard time about it, though. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Now the type of golf I play, I always have a problem getting the cart down those narrow paths beside the windmill anyhow. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

TOMLESCOEQUIP · Nov 16, 2004

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Now the type of golf I play, I always have a problem getting the cart down those narrow paths beside the windmill anyhow. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif ) That's why you need the lift kit & the big tires !! Duhhh...........Tom

Bird · Nov 16, 2004

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At least with that kind of golf, Jim, I only lost about half as many balls as I do now. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

LandscapeMan · Nov 16, 2004

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I love my EZ-GO ST-350 Workhorse. Granted it is not the best rough terrain vehicle. I use mine for landscape work and running around on my 5 acres. They are very well designed and stone cold reliable. Lucky if you can use more than a tank of gas in a year. The 2 cly 350 cc Robin engines is the quietest, smoothest most fuel efficent that I have come across. You won't win any drag races. But you shold have a very dependable, capable vehicle that will perform for a very very long time with if basic matenance is done. The fit and finish are first class.
Charlie

keeney · Nov 18, 2004

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"Yeah, Bird. I figured two players with three shouts each on average in the fairway and that works out to easily 100 starts. I just couldn't help giving Keeney a hard time about it, though. "

Some of my putts have required moving the cart, but there are also lots of non-stroke cart starts and stops to account for:

A few starts picking up your clubs and your partners clubs from the parking lot and returning them.

Two starts to go to the driving range and back.

Two more to get to the practice green and back.

If your partner is a new driver, several re-positioning starts accompanied by "Oh, is this in the way of your shot?".

Add in a dozen stops for beer.

A start at the turn for food.

Matching number of stops to return beer.

A couple of starts to go back and find the left-behind clubs on the previous hole.

Some more starts for stupid golf cart tricks.

A few more starts trying to get the cart un-stuck at the completion of stupid golf-cart tricks.

A couple of starts when you buzz over to ogle the course's new tractors.

Add a few "extra" holes worth of stops if you play twighlight golf and the course owner lets you play as long as you want after you finish the first 18.

One more to put the cart away at the end of the day.

texbaylea · Nov 18, 2004

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Charlie

Those are the words I was hoping to hear. There are no steep grades or rough areas on our 20 acres so we just need to be able to move ourselves and a few tools. Certainly we won't be racing around or mudding by intent.

I will start looking for a deal and maybe a good used E-Z-GO UV.

Vernon

LandscapeMan · Nov 18, 2004

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Vernon,
I bought mine used, Ebay. It was mint. I paid $3400.
It came with the golf cart style turf tires. Last year I purchased new tires and wheels from EZ-GO. The larger all terrain type that the new ones come with. I also changed out the centrifical clutch ( OEM EZ-GO) for the lower gearing to match the larger diameter tires. I also mounted a winch. It comes stock with front and rear recievers.
The dump body works great. The payload is rated at 500 lb.
But I do 600>700 lb. on a regular basis. I think you will be very happy if you decide to go EZ-GO.
Charlie

rlk · Nov 21, 2004

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Vernon, I have a Workhorse 480 that I bought new in April 2002. It has been great - never had a problem with it.

I use it to get around the pond and to move building materials where my truck can't go. I have a 5 x 8 utility trailer that it pulls with no problem, even when loaded with lumber (not a full load). I have had forty pressure treated 2 x 4's on the trailer and the E-Z-Go pulled the trailer with no problem.

I'm located in Central North Carolina, in the heart of golf country. There is an E-Z-Go distributer about 20 miles away. He would not sell to me but told me of a small dealer he sells to. I contacted the dealer and we agreed on $6500. This included the top and windshield.

I'll admit it is a real pain to change the oil and oil filter as they are very hard to get to.

Based on my experiences I don't think you can go wrong with the E-Z-Go.

Bob

texbaylea · Nov 22, 2004

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Bob and others.

Thanks for the replies and info. It looks like a ST350 is probably a good fit for what we want. Now I just have to find the right deal. We are not in a hurry. I will be working with the tractor this winter reclearing trails and opening up more areas. Spring might be a good time and might find a deal on a trade-in.

Vernon