Conversation Between jebartle and aljetmet

hi
YOu posted this last August
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We have had two of them...

good things: avoid speed bumps, ride is more direct and smooth, can get to Sam's and Best Buy via cart, roomy, most have gel batteries (good for 7-8 years, some more), top speed 25 mph

Bad things: wider than most carts (getting over 441 bridge a little tight),
Street legal, must buy tags, insurance more extended, seat
belts and windshield wiper blades required and included with street legal,
Gel batteries cost approx $1500, some villagers suggest less
ventilation but we didn't think so, service requires pick up from Bill Bryan in Fruitland Park

So how long do you own your GEMs? Do the gel batteries truly last 7-8 years. Seems as they are maintenance free all you have to do is not run them down and charge.
Do you get more power than other carts? I'm think of getting the 7HP motor. Worth it?