# Greetings and advice on a used GEM

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**Created:** [August 13, 2020, 3:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/greetings-and-advice-on-a-used-gem/19626 "2020-08-13T03:57:53Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 13, 2020, 3:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/greetings-and-advice-on-a-used-gem/19626/1 "2020-08-13T03:57:53Z")

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Hi Everyone, I am new here and new to GEM cars in general. I will be turning a GEM into a Camera Car and hoping to get some advice on them.  
Found a 2007 EL XD for sale and curious if there is anything that I should be looking out for when buying a used GEM? It will have new flooded batts when I buy it.  
How long do the Motors last normally?  
Any tips on how to improve power/ quickness?  
Thanks, J