What a used E-Z-GO Marathon is worth
A clean E-Z-GO Marathon typically sells privately for R20 000 – R45 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 Marathon:
- 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
What we check on a Marathon
Every E-Z-GO Marathon we buy gets the same look in the photos, plus the things that matter on this particular model:
- 36-volt electrics and resistor speed controls — simple but dated.
- A restored Marathon with a fresh pack and new body can be worth real money to the right buyer.
- Frame rust is the deal-breaker; we check the underside.
- Body, seats and canopy — cracks, sun damage and torn seats all cost money to put right.
- Tyres, brakes and steering — we look at tread, brake feel and play in the steering.
Selling your Marathon: how it works
Selling an E-Z-GO Marathon 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 Marathon that needs batteries or a clean-up is still worth real money to us.
Other E-Z-GO models
Not sure if yours is a Marathon? Check the serial plate under the seat or the dash, or just send photos — we'll identify it. Other E-Z-GOs we buy: TXT, RXV, Freedom RXV, Freedom TXT, Liberty, Express S4, Express S6, Express L6.
Questions sellers ask
How much is an E-Z-GO Marathon worth?
Typically R20 000 – R45 000 for a private sale in South Africa, depending on year, power (electric or petrol), seats and condition. 36-volt electrics and resistor speed controls — simple but dated. Send photos for an exact written offer within 24 hours.
Do you buy a Marathon that isn't running?
Yes. Dead batteries, charger faults, controller problems — we buy Marathons 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?
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.