my dad is looking at the sun mountain speed E cart. just wondering if this is a good buy, where to buy, and if there are some cheaper options thats offer similar performance.

thanks.

It's not cheap but an alternative-- I saw this on the WSJ a few days ago.

http://www.segway.com/individual/models/x2.php

My mom has the BagBoy Navigator. Very expensive, high quality w/ reomote control. Can hold a 15-20 lb. staff bag.

The sun country looks to be the cheapest for power assist. That means you may still need to be pushing it somewhat. Kinda like a kirby vacuum, you still need to push it. The Bag boy is fully powered. So you are comparing apples to oranges. If you are looking for it just to move easier, then you are on the right track. Just check to make sure that he can push it if something goes wrong with the thing on the course.

Check out the Batcaddy line (batcaddy.com). Their deluxe remote control model has two motors and enough power to haul even large cart bags up the steepest hills. One of my regular playing partners did considerable research and this was his choice to purchase. After trying his, myself and another of our group bought one too.