I have a 2008 GEM with hard doors and heater defroster which makes it perfect for the Villages in the cooler winter months. The doors come off for the Summer heat. The batteries are the original from 2008 and have over 6000 miles on them. It has gel batteries that do not leak and I get over 24 safe miles on 80% capacity. I would now go for the optional nine (9) 8volt battery conversion to get double the range if buying new or down the road for replacement. The dealer comes every month to the GEM CLUB meeting here in the Villages and gives great support to the owners.
I travel from St James to the VA Mulberry Clinic and back charge for four hours and go out to a Square that night with a side trip to the mailbox. I highly recommend the GEM to anyone but caution that you have to remember to keep it plugged in if you have a bad memory you should buy gas. You can leave it unattended for up to 6 months plugged in and its ready to go when your back in the Villages.
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