What a used Club Car Tempo is worth
A clean Club Car Tempo typically sells privately for R40 000 – R150 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 Tempo:
- Mainstream lead-acid (2013–2019): R40 000 – R75 000 (e.g. Club Car Precedent, E-Z-GO RXV, Yamaha Drive)
- Premium lithium 4-seater (2019+): R85 000 – R150 000 (e.g. Club Car Onward / Tempo, E-Z-GO RXV ELiTE, Yamaha Drive2)
What we check on a Tempo
Every Club Car Tempo we buy gets the same look in the photos, plus the things that matter on this particular model:
- Fleet Tempos have hours on them — condition of the seat, floor mat and body tells us more than the year.
- Lithium Tempos (ERIC charging system) are worth a clear premium over lead-acid.
- A single-owner private Tempo with a rear seat kit is a rare, well-paid find.
- Tyres, brakes and steering — we look at tread, brake feel and play in the steering.
- Battery type and age — the single biggest factor. A dated invoice or a photo of the date stamp helps.
Selling your Tempo: how it works
Selling a Club Car Tempo to WeBuyCarts takes three steps. Answer a few questions and upload five or six phone photos (about three minutes). A real buyer values it and sends a written offer within 24 hours, valid for seven days. Accept online, sign on your phone, choose a collection slot — we 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 Tempo that needs batteries or a clean-up is still worth real money to us.
Other Club Car models
Not sure if yours is a Tempo? Check the serial plate under the seat or the dash, or just send photos — we'll identify it. Other Club Cars we buy: DS, Precedent, Onward, Villager 2, 4, 6 & 8, Carryall 300, 500, 550 & 700.
Questions sellers ask
How much is a Club Car Tempo worth?
Typically R40 000 – R150 000 for a private sale in South Africa, depending on year, power (lead-acid or lithium), seats and condition. Fleet Tempos have hours on them — condition of the seat, floor mat and body tells us more than the year. Send photos for an exact written offer within 24 hours.
Do you buy a Tempo that isn't running?
Yes. Dead batteries, charger faults, controller problems — we buy Tempos in any condition and the offer simply reflects the repair. Photograph the battery pack and tell us what's wrong.
Is a lithium Tempo worth more?
Yes — factory lithium (or a documented conversion) is the single biggest value driver on a Tempo. It can be worth a third more than the same cart on lead-acid, because the next owner isn't facing a new pack.
Do you buy golf carts that aren't running?
We do. Non-runners are a big part of what we buy around South Africa, because we refurbish and resell carts ourselves. A cart with a tired lead-acid pack is still worth real money to us — the offer just allows for the new pack.
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.