What affects a Yamaha's value
Yamaha sits at the top of the used market: buyers pay for the badge, the build and the parts supply, and that flows straight through to what we can offer.
In South Africa a used Yamaha typically sells for R40 000 – R180 000 depending on model, year, battery and condition (private-sale bands, updated 2026-09-01). The specifics for Yamaha:
- Yamaha EFI/QuieTech petrol carts are the strongest-holding gas carts on the market.
- Drive2 electric with PowerTech AC is worth more than the older G29 Drive.
- Fleet-retired Yamahas are common — hours and body condition matter more than age.
Yamaha models we buy
We buy every Yamaha, but these are the models we see most. Each has its own page with what we check and what it's worth:
G14 (1995–1996): Early-nineties Yamaha with the bulletproof petrol single.
G16 (1996–2002): The G16 petrol cart is still a favourite on farms and estates for its 301cc engine; the electric G16E is a solid 36-volt cart..
G19 (1996–2002): Yamaha's 48-volt electric of the G16 era — a step up from the 36-volt G16E and a reliable estate runabout..
G22 (2003–2006): The G22 brought the 357cc petrol engine and a 48-volt electric with a much better controller.
Drive (G29) (2007–2016): The first-generation Drive is the Yamaha we see most.
Drive2 (2017–present): Yamaha's current platform: QuieTech EFI petrol or PowerTech AC electric, with independent rear suspension.
Selling a Yamaha: what we check
The process is the same wherever you are: photos and a few details from your phone, a written offer within 24 hours, then accept, sign and book a collection slot online. We arrive with our own transport and pay by EFT before we drive away. No viewings, no time-wasters, no transport to arrange.
From your photos we look at:
- 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.
- Charger, keys and manual — a working charger and both keys make the cart easier to resell, and our offer stronger.
- Extras — rear flip seat, lights, lift kit, sound system, enclosure. Tidy factory-style extras add real value.
Where we buy Yamaha carts
Anywhere in South Africa. We collect with our own transport and pay by EFT before we drive away. The busiest Yamaha markets we work in are George, Wilderness, Sedgefield, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Mossel Bay — tap your area below for local collection times.
Questions sellers ask
How much is a used Yamaha golf cart worth?
In South Africa a used Yamaha typically sells for R40 000 – R180 000 depending on the model, year, battery type and condition. Yamaha EFI/QuieTech petrol carts are the strongest-holding gas carts on the market. Send WeBuyCarts photos for an exact written offer within 24 hours.
Do you buy Yamaha carts with old or dead batteries?
Yes. We refurbish carts, so a Yamaha with a tired lead-acid pack is still worth real money to us — the offer simply reflects the cost of a new pack. Lithium Yamaha models fetch a premium.
Which Yamaha models fetch the most?
Drive2, Drive2 PowerTech AC, Drive2 PTV — lithium, four or six seats, low hours. Older two-seaters on lead-acid sit at the bottom of the range but still sell.
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.