The66kid

Import duty + fees on cars approaches 80-100% of the value of the vehicle. Closer to 50% on vehicles with less than 1000 cc. Can certainly buy a golf cart there but will be expensive. Everyone uses gas golf carts because duty on batteries is a lot and electricity is expensive. Plus gas is more durable in that environment. Leaning towards SXS for a number of reasons. Top end speed vs 6 seater golf cart is significant.

Thanks for the response. Definitely need to test drive before making any decisions

For sure towing would be out with golf cart. Towing need would be minimal though. If it came down to it, could get someone else to launch/retrieve the boat. Re the parts, I would think golf cart stuff would be easier to source locally since there are really no SxS that I’ve seen but an island full of golf carts. Whatever I buy, I would likely bring down some of the routine maintenance items to have on hand. Shipping parts isn’t a big deal other than downtime. Think you’re right though on side-by-side being a better call. Just wanted to be sure that it fits the most often use of driving a bunch of people around thanks for the reply

Good morning everybody. Had a question hopefully some of y’all may be able to help with. Looking at buying a vehicle for use in the Bahamas. It’s a small island and 80% of the population gets around in a golf cart. Some folks do have cars though. I’ve been going back-and-forth between a golf cart and a side-by-side like a Polaris Ranger or Kawasaki Mule six seater. Reason I’m leaning towards a side-by-side is that without a car, I need to be able to haul fishing gear, luggage, and whatever else. Also may use it pull a small boat trailer. Need to carry 4-6 passengers. Driving would be 100% on pavement. I don’t need to be able to go off roading at all. Durability is paramount as there’s no practical way to bring it into a dealer for service or warranty work. This particular island does have excellent infrastructure and access to good mechanics. Higher speeds of a side-by-side versus a golf cart is a big plus as well. While importing a car is technically an option, the cost increases substantially on the import duty. The question is, side-by-side or golf cart? thx