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Used 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Sedan Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car Ever

CLM, 04/07/2006
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12 4dr Sedan (6.0L 12cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I am the past and present owner of at least two V-12 Mercedes-Benz models (a sedan and convertible) and the Phaeton surpasses both in every respect including, but not limited to price.

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5 out of 5 stars

Phaeton phenominal

Chris Crane, 01/10/2005
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It is a pleasure to drive the Volkswagen Phaeton V8. Every aspect of driving becomes enjoyable. The gauges and controls are logical, easy to read, and instinctive. The car handles amazingly well in the snow. I have driven an Infiniti Q45, BMW 740i, and Lincolns, but nothing compares to this car. There cannot be a greater value than the (reduced price) Phaeton.

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2 out of 5 stars

VERY Expensive to keep..

Claude SALVATORI, 07/31/2023
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12 4dr Sedan (6.0L 12cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great car to drive long distances.. Extremely comfortable.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love it

N/A, 12/11/2003
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Premiere Edition W12 4dr Sedan (6.0L 12cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I love this car, it has great features, performance, and comfort, and because it's from Volkswagen, you know it's reliable. I couldn't be happier

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Built the way Mercedes used to build

jesichler, 03/23/2004
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Premiere Edition W12 4dr Sedan (6.0L 12cyl 5A)
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15 yrs. ago Mercedes had the best built cars. Now VW creates "build quality" equal to Lexus, better than BMW, and way ahead of Mercedes. The ride, handling, fit and finish are phenomenal. Gas mileage is an acceptable 16 MPG in mixed driving. The W12 engine is smooth/responsive and the car so well insulated that it glides super quietly along the highway at 70 MPH with engine RPM @2200. I wanted understated elegance and excellent fit/finish and got what I paid for. I strongly recommend this car if you don't worry about "hood emblems" and just want fine quality, design, and function.

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