The volkswagen phaeton is overshadowed by the audi a8 as vags luxury car and, for some, that could be its allure. Volkwagens phaeton is a luxury car for people who prefer to wear their designer labels on the inside of their clothing. We have 4 volkswagen phaeton vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 4 1owner cars, and 9 personal use cars. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Saw the ultimate sleeper yesterday, vw phaeton w12 reddit. Volkswagen australia has been keen on importing the loaded limo since 2003. Two years after the last one sold new, you could buy a used one for about the cost of a two or threeyear old.
The phaeton was designed by ferdinand piech, a master engineer, winner of the man of the year award in 2011 automobile magazine, winner of the car executive of the century, and currently the chairman of the volkswagon group which includes audi, bentley, bugatti, lamborghini, porsche, seat, skoda and volkswagen. The pain and pleasure of briefly owning a used volkswagen phaeton. Vw still set on phaeton redux despite costcutting drive. Workshop, repair and owners manuals for all years and models volkswagen phaeton. Sep 21, 2004 the volkswagen phaetons decadeold platform needs more than a tweak to be a success in the luxury car market take 1 series underpinnings, top with a rakish body and what do you have. So i asked the questions i was seeking answers for and have since not heard back from them. Vw cant just rip off the bandaid and get rid of the phaeton. Volkswagen australia has given up on its plan to import the german carmakers phaeton flagship. Volkswagen phaeton free workshop and repair manuals. I wonder if a noncar person would even understand what w12 means. Free pdf download for thousands of cars and trucks. Depending on wheelbase, the 2011 model phaeton is between 5. Click the button above and we will send you daily report of any volkswagen phaeton cars near me that are newly advertised and that meet your specific used car search criteria.
Vw is incorrectly using the phaeton name because back in the olden times 1920s, a phaeton was an open top fourdoor, and clearly this. Clarkson and danielle in the name of science have some. The volkswagen phaeton is the nicest car that never turned a. If youre interested in space and comfort more than style and glamour, the. Further, the phaeton had to be able to hit 190 mph without a single vibration. Vw is incorrectly using the phaeton name because back in the olden times 1920s, a. So did the relative handful of people who bought a phaeton. Most phaeton engines, the w12 being the notable exception, were built at the vwporscheaudi engine plant in gyor, hungary. Vw phaeton was a luxury car for people who didnt want to be seen owning a luxury car. Jan 18, 2011 the vw phaeton is a fine, hightech saloon.
I contacted them and asked a few questions,they replied fairly quickly and said the vehicle was still available and asked if they could answer any questions i had. Buying a used vw phaeton 20022016, buying advice with common issues duration. Trust our nationwide network of local vw dealerships to help you do your part in keeping your vw at its best. Turn on looping for your embedded video so it will play over and over and over and over and over and you get the idea. On paper, the volkswagen phaeton has always had everything it needs to beat the competition from audi, bmw, jaguar and mercedes. As mentioned above, a completely new front section has been developed for this flagship of the volkswagen brand. Shop 2006 vw phaeton parts online with volkswagen of america. Its all recognisably vw parts bin, but if thats good enough for the new bentley conti gt, then its certainly good enough for the phaeton.
Build quality is still as tight as ever, and theres loads of legroom in the back, even in the standardwheelbase car we tested. The latter is only available in longwheelbase guise with an. The phaeton also looks the part, combining elegance and a sense of purpose better perhaps than any other luxury saloon, while the cabin materials are top notch. The phaeton competes against the bmw 7series, mercedesbenz sclass and audi a8 in europe with a small price advantage. Car a rac presents recommended by manufacturers oil types. Find the best volkswagen phaeton for sale near you. The plan had been put on hold, until the company came up with a new plan to bring the phaeton to. The volkswagen phaetons decadeold platform needs more than a tweak to be a success in the luxury car market take 1 series underpinnings, top with a rakish body and what do you have. Used volkswagen phaeton for sale with photos cargurus. Hence, vw has seen fit to give the phaeton a mild update for the 2011 model year, and it tellingly used the beijing motor show as the platform to reveal its topshelf sedan. This page was last edited on 5 january 2019, at 19.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The volkswagen phaeton is an ubersaloon that looks too much like a swollen passat to convince most people, and its heavy steel body gives it cumbersome dynamics. But i bet the vast majority of people wouldnt even understand that w12 refers to a type of engine. Recommended oil for transmissions of volkswagen phaeton. The volkswagen phaeton is the nicest car that never turned. The latter is only available in longwheelbase guise with an extra 120mm of room and the. I learned of the volkswagen phaeton several years ago, did some research, and realized i wanted one of them. Apr 22, 2014 driving the original volkswagen phaeton. Two years after the last one sold new, you could buy a used. Get the best deals on seats for volkswagen phaeton when you shop the largest online selection at.
Hence, vw has seen fit to give the phaeton a mild update for the 2011 model year, and it tellingly used the beijing motor show as the platform to reveal its top shelf sedan. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. This is a subreddit about the grand tour, amazons car show hosted by former bbc top gear presenters. Used 2004 volkswagen phaeton with awd, navigation system, keyless entry, fog lights, leather seats, heated seats, 18 inch wheels, alloy wheels, ventilated seats, limited slip differential, heated mirrors. The volkswagen phaeton is the nicest car that never turned a single head. Used volkswagen phaeton for sale with photos carfax. Peerless build quality is a given from volkswagen and this is a car that shares a good deal of its mechanical parts with the bentley continental gt, including its fourwheel drive system. Ferdinand piech has influenced the design of many historically significant. The phaeton body was fabricated and painted at the volkswagen works at zwickau, germany, and the completed bodies were transported approximately 100 km by special road transport vehicles to the main factory. Let us help you locate your ideal used volkswagen phaeton car with our email alerts function.
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In 2012, i found a 2004 phaeton for sale on ebay in connecticut. Shop vw engine parts for your 2004 volkswagen phaeton online with volkswagen of america. When that car first came out it bested the best of the best of that time and kicked ferraris ass back in gear to make great cars again. Used volkswagen phaeton search volkswagen phaeton cars. Rosstech, llc 881 sumneytown pike lansdale pa 19446, usa tel. Sure, nsx got great acclaim but didnt really catch on with the public. The volkswagen phaeton long, launched in 2004, is actually a longer version of the basic phaeton, a luxury 4door sedan unveiled by the german car maker in 2002.
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