Hi everybody. I just bought new 2017 egolf SE. I love it so far (more than i expected). I also very much appreciated reading messages here as part of decision to purchase. Need some help with a few things (i.e., better explanations than in owner's manual...).
1. The drive mode appears to reset to normal when turning car off/on. Any way to set it to default to eco mode so that I don’t have to hit “mode” and select it each time i turn on?
2. Is there any material difference in regenerative charging between (a) hitting “mode” switch and selecting Eco on the screen and (b) moving the shifter right toward minus sign? (i know there are differences in other functions like limits on AC/heater/fans in "eco" mode)
3. Is there consensus on the best app to use on iphone or car screen to locate fast charging stations? (I'm in DC area if that makes a difference.) There's a lot of negative chatter about the VW app, which i have not yet used.
4. Is it stupid or sensible to carry a small spare tire on road trips? is that habit in conventional cars just a relic from era of bad tires? In my 30 years of driving, I've changed alot of flats on the side of the road...are the tires on the egolf much better or is it just about shedding unnecessary weight at all costs?
For prospective owners to benchmark, i paid $29,000 for SE with fast charging and maintenance warranty (excl sales tax).
1. The drive mode appears to reset to normal when turning car off/on. Any way to set it to default to eco mode so that I don’t have to hit “mode” and select it each time i turn on?
2. Is there any material difference in regenerative charging between (a) hitting “mode” switch and selecting Eco on the screen and (b) moving the shifter right toward minus sign? (i know there are differences in other functions like limits on AC/heater/fans in "eco" mode)
3. Is there consensus on the best app to use on iphone or car screen to locate fast charging stations? (I'm in DC area if that makes a difference.) There's a lot of negative chatter about the VW app, which i have not yet used.
4. Is it stupid or sensible to carry a small spare tire on road trips? is that habit in conventional cars just a relic from era of bad tires? In my 30 years of driving, I've changed alot of flats on the side of the road...are the tires on the egolf much better or is it just about shedding unnecessary weight at all costs?
For prospective owners to benchmark, i paid $29,000 for SE with fast charging and maintenance warranty (excl sales tax).