Used 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2006 Phaeton, so we've included reviews for other years of the Phaeton since its last redesign.
Consider yourself spoiled
Nothing like it, 11/17/2010
2006 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
Previously I have owned a 7 series, a few acuras, lexus, and cadillac escalade. This vehicle has definitely trumped them all! The massage seats for instance, the heated and cooled seats. The hidden vents, the adjustable seats, the programable keys, the power trunk...should I continue? EVERYTHING on this vehicle is powered. Mileage. Well, it could be better of course, but it is a awd vehicle and a very heavy one at that. If you are driving in snow, there is no better vehicle to protect you and your loved ones. I average about 330- 345 per tank and that is combined driving (mostly city though). I love when people do not even know what it is. They think jetta/passat until they get close!
2005 Phaeton is Audi/Bentley indisguise
bsdtwd, 03/01/2012
2005 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Aside from a few switches, lack of auto chestnut covers on front air vents, massage ac/heated seats all the way around and about $80,000 you can SETTLE for an Audi A8L or a Bentley Flying Spur. The Phaeton is amazing. All the above, with soft close doors, a 270 Watt Bose 17 speaker system, a great manu shift tranny w/ AWD makes it a dream car in stealth mode. Best thing I've ever driven. A True Luxury Rocket. Found a 2005 with 29k miles. Gotta go drive it. Get'em before they're gone. Best Lux Bargain Going. VW should try again with 2013. Sells well in Europe. Bring on the auto bahn.
Those who know it - appreciate it.
russell, 07/15/2009
2005 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Beautiful exterior; drive for sport, drive for comfort, in the rain, sleet and snow it's a champ, enjoy the sound system, massaging seats and share the story with those many inquirers. Some quirky issues correctly identified by other reviews just cannot outweigh the value of buying this car with some gentle miles, and really enjoying it. It's one of the few unique vehicles that not pretentious, but is truly luxurious.
VW Phaeton- Lux Lux Lux**
clrevitup, 04/26/2006
2006 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I did a lot of research and compared the Phaeton to the Mercedes-Benz CLS- / S-Class, BMW 7-Series, Lexus 430 and Audi A8u, and have to say that the Phaeton won - hands down. What a great car to drive. You combine the fact that it is " hand " built on a Bentley Continental Chassis; and that they used only the finest leather, wood, chrome and talk about features! The car can either be your "Limo" ride or in a quick shift, can become as sporty as any luxury sportscar. It is fun to drive in any of 3 shift modes / 4 suspension settings / 3 ride heights - etc. It provides the most bang for the buck and hey - it's not seen on every corner. It is the epitome of quality and style. If your confidence needs the "Lexus / Benz / BMW label - go and spend more to get less!
Phaeton - The IQ test US drivers Flunked
GripperDon, 04/08/2006
2006 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Phaeton has the greatest combination of materials, design, assembly precision, and compenent selection of any car I have ever driven. It makes my Mercedes-Benz S-Class look shallow. What a shame there was no advertising.
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