Motocaddy S1 v Gokart

[colint]

I'd decided to get a Motocaddy S3 (I'm sucker for potentially useless gimmicks and toys), but my club has a rule that anything with a distance measuring device, even if not used, can't be used in comps so thats out.

I know the gokart gets great reports, has anyone compared it to the Motocaddy S1 side by side ? Just wondcering if the S1 is a better long term buy due to the alu frame v plastic.

I've already transferred my clubs to the cart bag, so this is an urgent question as I couldn't possibly put them back in my 5 year old carry bag

 

[GB72]

In my opinion what sets the 2 appart is the customer service. Gokart offer service that is second to none in any industry. Prompt and polite replies to everything, a great service and warranty scheme and nothing is ever too much trouble. Having not used a Motocaddy I cannot really comment on their long term reliability etc but I do know which company I would rather go to if something did go wrong and that is GoKart

 

[colint]

I've heard lots of good things about the service at Gokart, but does this mean lots of things fo wrong ? Surely you only contact them when something breaks ?

 

[mansell]

I've heard lots of good things about the service at Gokart, but does this mean lots of things fo wrong ? Surely you only contact them when something breaks ?

they are golf mad, they play as much as we do, send them an e-mail telling them how you got on in your competition and they would reply just the same as we guys do here. Nothing is too much trouble for them.

 

[TWM]

I've heard lots of good things about the service at Gokart, but does this mean lots of things fo wrong ? Surely you only contact them when something breaks ?

I have had my GoKart for a year now. Nothing breaks.

 

[Smiffy]

I've heard lots of good things about the service at Gokart, but does this mean lots of things fo wrong ? Surely you only contact them when something breaks ?

I contacted them when my GoKart broke. Handle snapped half way up but it was my own stupid fault.
I wasn't expecting much help from them...as they say "accidents happen".
They were very sympathetic, sent a van out to collect my broken trolley with a replacement for me to use whilst mine was being fixed, and then returned mine to me as good as new. Cost? Bugger all. Not even postage.
I'm a fan for life.
And other than this episode, my trolley has never, ever let me down.

 

[GB72]

They contacted me when they had upgraded the motor and another couple of bits and asked if I wanted to send mine in for a free upgrade. When it came back it was a little noisey so they sent me a brand new one. Other dealing was when I asked about the cost of a new battery as mine was not holding a full charge. They said that it should last longer so sent me a new battery in my choice of colour free of charge.

 

[10luke]

i'm looking for an electric trolley, not fussed about gps or distance measuring.

the issue i have is a relatively small boot (vauxhall corsa). i currently like to leave my carry bag in there so i can pop down after work whenever i fancy. does anyone know which is the most compact when folded? thanks.

 

[GB72]

Again, Gokart folds up pretty small. If you look on their web site I think you can get a paper outline of the trolley to see if it fits in your boot

 

[viscount17]

my trolley is a chinese copy of a motocaddy S1, uses most of the same electronics on a slightly different frame. fortunately I have an Avensis, massive boot - enough said?

 

[Smiffy]

The GoKart will definitely fit a Corsa/Nova boot.
Guaranteed.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I only have a small Fiesta and the go-kart fits in there no problem at all. There after-sales service is arguably the best in golfing retail and it seems that being an avid golfer is a part of the job description

Taken from the website

Folded Size: 26x59x61 (HxWxL)

There are pictures of it folded on the photo gallery below

http://www.gokart.co.uk/the-go-kart/photo-gallery/

 

[Jahmoo]

I have the Motocaddy S1, must be about 4yr old now, even more, not sure, though only have ever had problems with the Battery, which they sent out a new one next day.......touch wood my trolley keeps on going

 

[Wildrover]

I've had an S1 for 2 years and so far have had no problems at all, and it folds up small enough to fit in the boot of my Skoda Fabia.

 

[haplesshacker]

Not got a comparison of the two. But my GoKart does fit in the boot of a Mazda MX5 Mk1. Okay, I need to remove one wheel, but it does fit. The bag and clubs just go on the passenger seat.

 

[slugger]

I've currently got the loan of an S1 and it surprised me how much room it actually takes up in the boot - they don't fold down small at all!

Having seen a GoKart in a friends boot all neatly tucked away that'd swing it for me as they both appear to do exactly the same job.

 

[Parmo]

I fancy getting a GoKart for me and HID to share but I want an umbrella holder as soon as I order one and it seems they have been our of stock for sometime.