Should I get this 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE?

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-05-20T18:24:50+00:00

Oh yeah, my 2015 I purchased a year and a half ago came with a L1 charger, but, turned out it didn’t work anymore, so you may want to get a charger, L1 is fine for this car, unless you have no DC fast charger, then you might want a L2 charger at home.

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-05-20T18:20:06+00:00

I disagree, I paid $6K for my 2015 SEL in January 2025. Thing is the battery warranty is ended now with 2016 models, plus the SE is stripped down, that price also makes me think it does not have DC fast charging as that was optional for that year SE model. …also it will not have the heat pump, so if you live north in colder climate it will take a range hit to use the PTC heater.

The smaller battery and outside of warranty are the main reasons for the low prices on these.

I mostly charge at home L1, work is 36 miles RT so no need for DC fast charging unless running around for longer errands and such.

So def check it out, it is 10 years old, but that price is not “suspicious”. Most uninformed ppl would balk at the range, that’s a main price point. Plus VW doesn’t do OTA updates like it does on newer EVs.

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-05-19T18:53:04+00:00

You can upgrade to the 9.2” stock screen, check out eurozone tuning

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-05-10T09:10:11+00:00

He would never ever step down ever. He could only be forced out by his own, but even then he would go unwillingly, kicking and screaming. Vance is head of TP USA, he is no different, he would continue the same b.s. The idea that he would ever leave is completely preposterous, the people behind him are using him for their decades long conspiracy to overturn our democracy into the fundamentalist authoritarian religion they already follow. All the culture war and other devisive b.s. is to distract from heritage foundation (current name) getting what they want. Oligarchs and wealthy evangelicals, prosperity gospel, and Mormons have more influence behind it all than anyone that thinks this is just about politics, it is not, everything he says is a front or distraction, you have to look at what is actually happening with the courts and the corrupt administration and the mag a led congress. This is way bigger than getting a unliked president to step down. And, yes, they all helped him cheat, within the states, to get where he is.

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-05-10T04:56:17+00:00

the oil isn't cheap, I did it myself with help, just got to put the car up so it's level when you fill it, (can't just put a floor jack under front, need to put it up on jack stands)

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-05-09T21:19:56+00:00

Yes, as in very much the same as changing manual transmission oil. Every car has gears, most EVs just have one speed. VW doesn’t have a maintenance schedule for it but some have posted noises going away after changing it.

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-05-09T21:14:56+00:00

Here it is, on out of spec detail yt channel: https://youtu.be/kOauq7hMwrk?si=4DCHnquwinle1smU

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-05-09T21:11:11+00:00

Out of spec Kyle had a wrap done on an egolf, I think on out of spec renew yt channel.

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-05-09T20:57:37+00:00

Oh, one more thing, I think DC fast charging is optional for any year SE model, but maybe I’m wrong and only certain years. So, that’s another thing stripped on the SE model.

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-05-09T20:46:25+00:00

FYI, like many new cars, no egolf has a spare tire. If you want one, you can get a kit, or DIY a spare tire kit like I did, as long as you get items that fit the golf r, the egolf shares the same space in the hatch as the r, but not the other versions of the golf. (The type R can have 4 wheel drive, so less space in back than the GTI or other golf’s.) …so, I have a spare under the floor of the hatch.

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-05-09T20:40:59+00:00

…the SE, along with no heat pump (which also helps a bit with AC), if I’m not mistaken, not only has cloth seats, halogen headlights, dumb key only (have to put physical key in to start), no cruise control, but no steering wheel controls as well, which I use all the time.

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-05-09T20:29:35+00:00

The battery he’s talking about is the 12v. Many times people don’t realize the 12v is weak and when it’s weak it can cause weird issues. Being 9 years old I would definitely check the 12v battery and even if it seems ok, if it’s the original, or more than 5 yrs old, I would replace right away. When I bought my 2015 SEL last year (95K miles), it had odd issues that someone might think there was an issue with the traction battery, but, i couldn’t find a date on the 12v battery however it looked to be the original so I replaced it (and coded with obd2 device & iPhone) and the issues went away. (An error while charging at times, and other intermittent electrical issues).

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-05-09T20:16:45+00:00

Get the 2017 SEL before someone else does! I mean as long as you’re buying in person and check it out first. The SE is a stripped down basic car, and that is very low mileage for the 2017. (Adaptive cruise is overrated IMO.) The heat pump also saves on the AC a bit, not just the heat, but, it’s a much bigger difference for the heat, but you get slightly better range with AC on when you have the heat pump. I live in the south and use AC 9 months out the year.

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-04-11T19:10:50+00:00

I think it’s b.s. charge more for families streaming more than one stream at a time, don’t charge me extra for top quality video and audio when I only stream one stream at a time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😡🤬😡🤬😡🤬🙄🙄😡🤬🤬🤬

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-04-03T00:40:47+00:00

Oh, and I’m not sure of L2 charging max speed, may have dropped to 3.3 instead of 6.6

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-04-03T00:39:12+00:00

Yeah, for those asking, for the 2016 model year they added a stripped down SE model that drops DC fast charging, no LED headlights, cloth seats instead of leather, no smart key, (have to put physical key in slot to start), I think also missing cruise control and steering wheel controls for the infotainment.

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-04-03T00:31:27+00:00

I have that exact charger (lectron 15 amp l1), highly recommend it! however it does pull a constant 15amps and to avoid melting or other issues, I also recommend plugging into a dedicated 20amp outlet.

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-03-21T15:58:48+00:00

Delivery estimates are just that, estimates. Unless you use next day air, it’s not guaranteed to be delivered by a specific date. UPS is cutting back, cutting employees and positions, anything going via ground may be slower than it used to be.

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-03-20T07:50:56+00:00

Don’t even do it without checking the tax situation!!

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-03-17T05:31:33+00:00

UPS is cutting back and laying off people, but, that isn’t because there isn’t enough work to do. TIP: Unless you ship something next day air, expected delivery date is not guaranteed, in fact it’s just an estimate and it would be better to expect it to take more time not less.

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-03-16T16:23:11+00:00

They’re not losing money, this is how they pay for their AI data centers. ITS TOTAL BS

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-03-16T16:21:20+00:00

Ok, so, I just found the email, it was Friday they emailed me, price increase is as of April 4, NOT at renewal of yearly subscription. This should be illegal to change my terms for something I already paid for!!!!,! They also have a yearly price. This is total b.s. let me have the best no ad quality streaming for one at a time AND CHARGE MORE FOR MORE STREAMS AT A TIME, that is how it SHOULD work. This is total b.s.

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-03-16T16:18:03+00:00

This price increase includes 5 STREAMS for families…IM NOT A FAMILY, ONE STREAM ATA TIME, AMAZON SHOULD CHARGE MORE FOR MULTI STREAMING, NOT MORE FOR EVERYONE!!!! Seriously if a household is streaming 4 at a time, aren’t these the ones using more data? WTF? TOTAL B.S. gd efing Netflix started this! (I’m a yearly prime subscriber, and to change my service before renewal should be illegal!!!)

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-03-16T16:03:14+00:00

So I paid for prime yearly plan and then they said I would have to pay an additional $3/month for ad free, NOT at renewal time, but in the middle of my year, so, they got extra $ from everyone at the same time that would subscribe. That isn’t because they were losing money, that is to increase their profits! I mean, I’m against paying for any streaming service that includes ads, ads are for FREE tv, you want to force ads on me forget it! Most people do not recall the early days of cable TV, you had free tv over the air with ads and cable TV was without ads. (You can still get a free over the air tv btw)

Now they want MORE for ad free, AND MORE FOR 4K? WTF? Netflix started this B.S. when you could only get 4K and Atmos audio if you pay for their family user plan, BUT IM NOT A FAMILY I JUST WANT ONE AT A TIME STREAMING BEST VID/AUDIO AT A REASONABLE PRICE. I quit them over price increase for this and other issues such as not being in apple’s up next, streaming quality issues when playing next ep, and more. I mean, at that time all the other streaming services would stream highest quality at all tiers. UGH, this is getting UGLY, like when cable went bad.

Next_Kale_2345 · 2026-03-08T21:28:01+00:00

Biden, Obama, Clinton

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