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Bought a cheap vw phaeton big sedan challenge everyday driver. This is an optional cruise control system that adjusts automatically to the speed of the vehicle so that safe distance from the vehicles ahead is maintained. The biggest differentiation between a w12engined phaeton and its more pedestrianspec v8 counterpart, aside from the badges, is the quad exhaust tips eightcylinder cars had dual tips. Jun 01, 2004 not because the phaeton w12 is a hot rodalthough 0 to 60 mph in 5. Volkswagen phaeton for sale with photos autotrader. Car as hobby by sooththetruth on may, 2010 vehicle. Used volkswagen phaeton for sale with photos cargurus. Besides that, the phaeton w12 is still going to be outran and outhandled by the mercedes s600 and bmw 760li, both of which have less weight and more power. Find the best volkswagen phaeton for sale near you. This lowmileage w12 volkswagen phaeton could be your. Aside from the fact that the brakes work handinhand with the accelerator in controlling your car. Apr 29, 2017 this week korneel brought his vw phaeton w12. With any car and driver comparo there is a degree of fickleness. Weve been talking about cheap phaetons for years, and todd finally has one.

All our tv shows with full car comparison episodes can be found on. Volkswagen is taking a second stab at the fullsize luxury sedan market with an allnew phaeton for 2014. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 8 phaeton models in denver. Its almost impossible for you to safely drive your vehicle without properly working brakes. Save your volkswagen phaeton brake disc with these maintenance tips. I agree its a fine car, but this the w12 engine has probably won more races world wide than any other is a little bit much. Finished in black klavierlack over sonnen beige, the car is equipped with a 6. Front inner door speaker 0406 vw phaeton blaupunkt genuine 3d0 035 453. Used 2004 volkswagen phaeton w12 sedan in shrewsbury, ma. Driving a vw phaeton w12 from london to scotland youtube. Second, many critics have written the phaeton off simply because they feel the vw name. Im curious to know what kind of introduction would car and driver need to simply drive the phaeton and compare it with the cars in its class. The ride of the a8 and phaeton has been mentioned before as having a problem with bumps, especially in the rear.

We have 4 volkswagen phaeton vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 3 1owner cars, and 7 personal use cars. Sep 01, 2002 the days when volkswagen translated to peoples car are over. Want to make your 2004 volkswagen phaeton one of a kind, keep it running at its peak, or turn it into a highpowered beast. I recently had the opportunity to drive a 2004 volkswagen phaeton w12, which was loaned to me. The driver s seat is set a touch high, but its comfortable, heated and chilled, the phaeton pampering everyone inside. Our vast selection of premium accessories and parts ticks all the boxes. It features a 48valve 12cylinder engine, an air suspension, and magic fingers vibrating seats. Read about the most expensive vw and see a rendering at car and driver.

Nov 03, 2003 the term phaeton dates back to days of horsedrawn carriages, and then was applied for special, coachbuilt touring cars with custom features. A specific use of the term phaeton is with the dual cowl phaeton, a body style in which the rear passengers were separated from the driver and the front passengers by a cowl or bulkhead, often with its own folding windshield. Each model takes its name from the engine beneath its. Im sure theyll be in some other mag a phaeton w12, s600, 760li comparo sometime in the future. The greatest secondhand car on the market, thanks to appalling rvs. But our year with the phaeton was filled with a few ups and a lot of downs that let us believe in the end it would make a great used car for folks who could fix its electrical gremlins themselves. Volkswagen broke into the luxury field with its largest and mostexpensive car ever in 2004.

The xj and ls are at the bottom of the range with the german cars setting the upper limits. At the time of its launch, car and driver, motor trend and autoweek heaped accolades on the phaeton with the exception of the archaic, last generation gps system. Used volkswagen phaeton for sale with photos carfax. Is the vw phaeton the best car in the world, or the. The first vw phaeton fayaton was sized and equipped to compete with such premium sedans as the mercedesbenz sclass, bmw 7series, and the a8 l from vws own audi brand. A brief history of the volkswagen phaeton, the rich peoples car. The s430, 745, xj8, ls430 and phaeton v8 do match up in specification if more so than price. Sure, the w8 engine with 4motion transformed the car, but it turned out nobody.

In america, you can buy a volkswagen luxury sedan called the phaeton w12. Most phaeton engines, the w12 being the notable exception, were built at the vwporscheaudi engine plant in gyor, hungary. The pain and pleasure of briefly owning a used volkswagen. A brief history of the volkswagen phaeton, the rich people. When you buy authenitc 2005 volkswagen phaeton w12 drivergear spare parts, youre doing your part in keeping your vehicle at its best. Still, i was able to get the feel of this luxury sedan upstart. This car includes the owners manual set, two master keys, rear footrests, and more it is, far and away, one of the finest driving cars weve. Shop volkswagen phaeton vehicles for sale in denver, co at cars. It was hardly a sports car in the corners, and power didnt come on quickly, but. Jun 04, 2018 driving a vw phaeton w12 from london to scotland road trolls.

Jan 22, 2019 the biggest differentiation between a w12 engined phaeton and its more pedestrianspec v8 counterpart, aside from the badges, is the quad exhaust tips eightcylinder cars had dual tips. The time spent in the phaeton w12 was brief, less than a days worth of driving from dresden to berlin. Highend audio systems, indash multimedia players, advanced gps navigators, and other in car entertainment systems can help you enjoy every minute in your volkswagen phaeton. In the case of the volkswagen phaeton, most of those custom features are included as standard equipment. This 2004 volkswagen phaeton w12 5speed auto is for sale in shrewsbury, ma. The days when volkswagen translated to peoples car are over. See hires pictures, prices and info on volkswagen phaeton w12s for sale in keene. The car had the same allwheel drive system, 18way heated and. Boyd volkswagen in lebanon, pennsylvania and was recently acquired by the selling dealer from its original owner with just over 39k miles. Driving a vw phaeton w12 from london to scotland road trolls. Not because the phaeton w12 is a hot rodalthough 0 to 60 mph in 5. We drove both the v8 and w12powered phaetons, and while the w12 provides nearly 100 more horsepower, wed recommend the.

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. See hires pictures, prices and info on volkswagen phaeton w12s for sale in shrewsbury. The volkswagen phaeton takes pride in being the first volkswagen to be fitted with radar adaptive cruise control called automatic distance regulator adr. Visit westside motors online at to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 7022229 today to schedule your test drive. It features a 48valve 12cylinder engine, an air suspension, and. Vw phaeton is this the most underrated car in the world. We drove both the v8 and w12 powered phaetons, and while the w12 provides nearly 100 more horsepower, wed recommend the v8 and its. Like the a8, the w12 phaeton drives all four wheels via a zf fivespeed automatic transmission. Sixlitres and twelve cylinders are packed into a very small powerplant. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Are you dutch and do you want us to drive your car. Highend audio systems, indash multimedia players, advanced gps navigators, and other incar entertainment systems can help you enjoy every minute in your volkswagen phaeton. Used 2004 volkswagen phaeton w12 sedan in keene, nh auto. We also carry a wide range of safety addons including backup cameras, garage parking sensors, rearview mirror monitors, and everything else that makes you feel safe.

The car is essentially the longwheelbase a8 fitted with the w12 engine thats also used in the luxury volkswagen phaeton and, with twin turbos, in the bentley continental. The pain and pleasure of briefly owning a used volkswagen phaeton. Apr 17, 2020 but our year with the phaeton was filled with a few ups and a lot of downs that let us believe in the end it would make a great used car for folks who could fix its electrical gremlins themselves. This 2004 volkswagen phaeton w12 was sold new by h. Oct 17, 2016 car as hobby by sooththetruth on may, 2010 vehicle. Ridiculously, phaeton already employs aluminum bonnet, doors. See more ideas about volkswagen phaeton, volkswagen and car. Quality is at the heart of everything we do at carid, so whatever your project, our brand name products and qualified experts will ensure success. Lh rear air suspension shock strut 0406 vw phaeton v8 w12 3d0 616 001 h. Apr 22, 2014 the olden times 1920s, a phaeton was an opentop fourdoor, and clearly this car is not a convertible. The volkswagen phaeton is the nicest car that never turned a.

The volkswagen phaeton is the nicest car that never turned. In fact, the phaeton is not unlike that car it is so richly engineered that it tips the scale at a rollsroycerivaling 2319kg, some 300 or more kilograms heavier than the equivalent s600, 760li and sister car a8 w12. This is a driver s car as well as a luxury car a lot of our customers buy the continental because they want to be behind the wheel, not. Genuine vw part comes with a greater assurance of quality, so you can be sure youre getting exactly what you need the first time. Find specifications for every 2004 volkswagen phaeton. This lowmileage w12 volkswagen phaeton could be your cheap. The term phaeton dates back to days of horsedrawn carriages, and then was applied for special, coachbuilt touring cars with custom features. Pity, the phaeton is a good car with decent engines and quality.