They are slowly creeping into the affordable range for the basic model. They look like a lot of fun. I've seen several on the golf courses w/bag carrier attachments.

I've considered getting one since I could get away with using one for most of my daily errands. I guess they top out around 12mph but since I could cruise the sidewalks and through small openings that a car couldn't fit through, thus avoiding sitting at stoplights. I bet my bank and post office runs when we don't have much mail would be about the same amount of time.

Something like a GEM would be perfect for most of my daily use but you can't register one in CT for road use. I'm not averse to true electic cars, purchase price aside.

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)