What a used Club Car DS is worth
A clean Club Car DS typically sells privately for R20 000 – R75 000 in South Africa (updated 2026-09-01). Where yours sits in that range comes down to the battery, the seats and the hours — and, for this model, a few things specific to the DS:
- Older lead-acid 2-seater (2005–2012): R20 000 – R45 000 (e.g. Club Car DS / Precedent, E-Z-GO TXT, Yamaha G22) — battery age decides it
- Mainstream lead-acid (2013–2019): R40 000 – R75 000 (e.g. Club Car Precedent, E-Z-GO RXV, Yamaha Drive)
What we check on a DS
Every Club Car DS we buy gets the same look in the photos, plus the things that matter on this particular model:
- 36-volt carts (pre-2000s) are worth less than the 48-volt IQ-system carts built from about 2001.
- Check the controller and the forward/reverse switch — the classic weak points on a tired DS.
- Rear flip seats, lights and a fresh battery pack move a DS up a full price band.
- Body panels crack at the rear corners; tidy bodywork lifts the offer.
- Tyres, brakes and steering — we look at tread, brake feel and play in the steering.
- Charger, keys and manual — a working charger and both keys make the cart easier to resell, and our offer stronger.
Selling your DS: how it works
Here's how it works: you send photos and answer a short form; we reply with a firm written offer within 24 hours; if you're happy, you accept and sign on your phone and pick a two-hour collection window. On the day we check the cart matches the photos, load it, and pay by EFT before we drive away.
We collect anywhere in South Africa with our own transport, and because we refurbish and resell carts ourselves, a DS that needs batteries or a clean-up is still worth real money to us.
Other Club Car models
Not sure if yours is a DS? Check the serial plate under the seat or the dash, or just send photos — we'll identify it. Other Club Cars we buy: Precedent, Onward, Tempo, Villager 2, 4, 6 & 8, Carryall 300, 500, 550 & 700.
Questions sellers ask
How much is a Club Car DS worth?
Typically R20 000 – R75 000 for a private sale in South Africa, depending on year, power (electric or petrol), seats and condition. 36-volt carts (pre-2000s) are worth less than the 48-volt IQ-system carts built from about 2001. Send photos for an exact written offer within 24 hours.
Do you buy a DS that isn't running?
Yes. Dead batteries, charger faults, controller problems — we buy DSs in any condition and the offer simply reflects the repair. Photograph the battery pack and tell us what's wrong.
Do you buy golf carts that aren't running?
Yes. Dead batteries, a faulty charger, a controller fault, a cart that has stood for two years — we buy all of them. The offer simply reflects the repair cost. Tell us what's wrong in the form and photograph the battery pack; that's usually all we need.
Is the offer really free, and do I have to accept it?
Yes and no. The offer is free and there's no obligation at all — it's a firm number, valid for seven days, and you can accept, counter or walk away. We'd rather you took our number to compare than felt pressured.
What do I need on the day of collection?
Your ID, the charger and keys, and the cart where we can load it. We check that it matches your photos, sign off the sale agreement you already signed on your phone, and pay by EFT before we drive away. If the cart lives behind a gate, let security know we're coming or send us a visitor code with your booking.