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Scott, 07/11/2006
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
In the first 18 months my Phaeton was in the shope for repairs a total of 19 times. It left me stranded on the side of the road twice. I had an A8 prior to this and am now getting a Lexus LS 430 to replace it.
The Best Bargain in Used Cars. Period.
javel001, 07/11/2008
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
Let me state this clearly: The VW Phaeton is one of the best cars in the world. As a used car it is without peer. The very-high-quality interior is gorgeous, the attention to detail is astounding, the sound system is very impressive, comfort is second to none, and the number of micro-adjustments that can be made boggles the mind. The drivetrain reeks of German precision, and the design is thoroughly modern. My wife drives a 5-series BMW and looks every gift horse in the mouth. After riding in the Phaeton, she has been curiously silent. I think she's jealous. I have owned several luxury cars in the past (MB, BMW, Jaguar), and the Phaeton surpasses them all. It's simply a *great* car.
Wonderful Car, but It was a Lemon
john matter, 06/08/2006
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Phaeton has an amazing design inside and out. It is by far the nicest car I have ever owned (which includes BMW, Porsche, Mercedes). However, in slightly more than two years it was in the shop twelve times. The dealership was great, service people fantastic, but the car has just too many issues. The electronic stuff and programing just are not durable. VW hit a home run in design and struck out on reliability. This is the least reliable car I have ever owned.
Great car
bernies, 08/15/2004
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12 4dr Sedan (6.0L 12cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned Jaguars, Mercedes, Lincolns, Cadillacs, the vw w12 Phaeton is the best auto I have owned. It is a fun car to drive. It is extremely comfortable, especially on long trips. The technology is awsome. The service by VW for this vehicle is the best I have ever received for a luxury car. The w12 engine is very responsive and it is hard to believe but better mileage than one would expect from a 12 cylinder engine. After 5000 miles I am getting 20 mpg on highway driving. I am simply deighted with this vehicle.
Groundbreaking car from VW
TREKGUY77, 07/27/2004
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has so many excellent features, I don't know where to begin! The car is a pleasure to drive, day or night. I understand they only sold 900 nationally, so it is very exclusive, almost rare. I am getting 23.3 mpg on the highway, which is not much worse than my Chrysler 300M Special I traded in. Dealer has been good, but not up to Lexus standards.