I have not long forked out for this battery ,and ive converted to 12v almost immediatly after purchasing it.so its in as new cond.ive fired my beetle 6 times or so only and had it on charge constantly.have a recipt also .askin 50 bucks..anyone after one??.give me a ring and ill see if ican maybe come n meet you?.cheers ,preetam.0438 609 562.