Hi,
I have a 2010 Jetta TDI that I will be turning in when VW buys them back. I'm trying to get the wife interested in a used 2015 e-golf SEL. I have a gas car to use on longer trips.
Questions that come to mind are:
1. Are there any issue with the 2015 e-golf that I should consider not purchasing a used one? My budget would only allow a used one. I do NOT want to purchase from a dealer, only private party. Too many dealer problems in the past. I'm starting to see some used ones (dealer) approaching $17k. My cap is just under $15k. I may have to wait for a short while to get one in that price range.
2. 220v charging at home - I have a 220v outlet in my garage. I can make it either a 30a or 50a circuit. Where can I pickup a new/used charging station at a good price? I can install it myself. Does anyone on the forum have one they want to sell? Also, I've heard of some charging stations that double as power sources for homes when the utility power goes out. Does anyone know of these and have any experiences with them?
3. Recharge cost - The wife seems to think the recharge cost will be significant. How can I calculate the monthly cost (based on a worst case)?
4. Maintenance costs - I haven't seen anything related to this. Is there any maintenance? If so, is this something I can do myself, or a dealer has to do? If dealer, at what cost?
5. Midwest Winters - I live in a suburb of Chicago. The car would be used year round. I know the 2015's come with a heat pump and only come in SEL trim levels and LED's all around. Does anyone have any experience with the e-golf in the winter? The car will be in a heated garage all year round for charging.
6. Private Party sale - Where is a good source for used e-golfs by private parties?
7. Is there anything I left out that should be considered?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
I have a 2010 Jetta TDI that I will be turning in when VW buys them back. I'm trying to get the wife interested in a used 2015 e-golf SEL. I have a gas car to use on longer trips.
Questions that come to mind are:
1. Are there any issue with the 2015 e-golf that I should consider not purchasing a used one? My budget would only allow a used one. I do NOT want to purchase from a dealer, only private party. Too many dealer problems in the past. I'm starting to see some used ones (dealer) approaching $17k. My cap is just under $15k. I may have to wait for a short while to get one in that price range.
2. 220v charging at home - I have a 220v outlet in my garage. I can make it either a 30a or 50a circuit. Where can I pickup a new/used charging station at a good price? I can install it myself. Does anyone on the forum have one they want to sell? Also, I've heard of some charging stations that double as power sources for homes when the utility power goes out. Does anyone know of these and have any experiences with them?
3. Recharge cost - The wife seems to think the recharge cost will be significant. How can I calculate the monthly cost (based on a worst case)?
4. Maintenance costs - I haven't seen anything related to this. Is there any maintenance? If so, is this something I can do myself, or a dealer has to do? If dealer, at what cost?
5. Midwest Winters - I live in a suburb of Chicago. The car would be used year round. I know the 2015's come with a heat pump and only come in SEL trim levels and LED's all around. Does anyone have any experience with the e-golf in the winter? The car will be in a heated garage all year round for charging.
6. Private Party sale - Where is a good source for used e-golfs by private parties?
7. Is there anything I left out that should be considered?
Thanks in advance for your replies!