RE: Volkswagen Phaeton V6 TDI | Shed of the Week
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The old adage "If it looks to good to be true, it probably is" applies here, it is indeed on AT for a grand with an immobiliser fault, expect its worth more than that in parts, for another Phaeton owner to keep theirs going.
This does look good, nice colour and wheels, bodywork good etc, they look alright in the manner of a Passat thats had a good Christmas but not a car to buy to run on a budget, death by a thousand cuts is a distinct possibility with something like this.
At two grand if it was running, yeah, spin the dice and see how long you get from it, then weigh it in, but looks like its got an electrical issue that is causing failure to proceed, and this isnt trace it with your Multimeter stuff I dont think, its all bespoke for this model, multiplexed wiring etc.
Shame as it does look really nice, and I expect a lovely way to get around, but its got all the hallmarks of something that will sit on the path turning mossy whilst you try stuff and scour forums for "Phaeton immobiliser problems".
Four grand gets you a working one, ten grand in old barge land gets you all manner of lovely things, Jag XJ for example.
This does look good, nice colour and wheels, bodywork good etc, they look alright in the manner of a Passat thats had a good Christmas but not a car to buy to run on a budget, death by a thousand cuts is a distinct possibility with something like this.
At two grand if it was running, yeah, spin the dice and see how long you get from it, then weigh it in, but looks like its got an electrical issue that is causing failure to proceed, and this isnt trace it with your Multimeter stuff I dont think, its all bespoke for this model, multiplexed wiring etc.
Shame as it does look really nice, and I expect a lovely way to get around, but its got all the hallmarks of something that will sit on the path turning mossy whilst you try stuff and scour forums for "Phaeton immobiliser problems".
Four grand gets you a working one, ten grand in old barge land gets you all manner of lovely things, Jag XJ for example.
I'm a fan of VAG Tdi's,the fuel of the future I might add 
for 2k if they'd put a fresh MOT on it thats alot of metal for the money,do an oil/filter change,pop a tank of Shell V-power diesel in and a drop of redex to clean the old girl out and spend a few hundred quid on a stage 1 remap for around 290bhp and 435Ib/ft,job done!
for 2k if they'd put a fresh MOT on it thats alot of metal for the money,do an oil/filter change,pop a tank of Shell V-power diesel in and a drop of redex to clean the old girl out and spend a few hundred quid on a stage 1 remap for around 290bhp and 435Ib/ft,job done!Great looking car, and this is a very attractive example.
I was always a fan of the styling, especially the big C Pillar that gave such an impression of solidity. When many manufacturers are throwing creases all over a car, the elegant simplicity of this stands out.
I never had a problem with the badge. It's a car. I'm not buying a badge. Sad for those who lack the self-confidence (or other mental hangups) to see past a badge and embrace the product. Their loss.
I was always a fan of the styling, especially the big C Pillar that gave such an impression of solidity. When many manufacturers are throwing creases all over a car, the elegant simplicity of this stands out.
I never had a problem with the badge. It's a car. I'm not buying a badge. Sad for those who lack the self-confidence (or other mental hangups) to see past a badge and embrace the product. Their loss.
Ray_Aber said:
Great looking car, and this is a very attractive example.
I was always a fan of the styling, especially the big C Pillar that gave such an impression of solidity. When many manufacturers are throwing creases all over a car, the elegant simplicity of this stands out.
I never had a problem with the badge. It's a car. I'm not buying a badge. Sad for those who lack the self-confidence (or other mental hangups) to see past a badge and embrace the product. Their loss.
Same'ish for me. I think if they'd made it look a bit more distinct from the Passat they might have had more success in the UK with it.I was always a fan of the styling, especially the big C Pillar that gave such an impression of solidity. When many manufacturers are throwing creases all over a car, the elegant simplicity of this stands out.
I never had a problem with the badge. It's a car. I'm not buying a badge. Sad for those who lack the self-confidence (or other mental hangups) to see past a badge and embrace the product. Their loss.
mooseracer said:
Ray_Aber said:
Great looking car, and this is a very attractive example.
I was always a fan of the styling, especially the big C Pillar that gave such an impression of solidity. When many manufacturers are throwing creases all over a car, the elegant simplicity of this stands out.
I never had a problem with the badge. It's a car. I'm not buying a badge. Sad for those who lack the self-confidence (or other mental hangups) to see past a badge and embrace the product. Their loss.
Same'ish for me. I think if they'd made it look a bit more distinct from the Passat they might have had more success in the UK with it.I was always a fan of the styling, especially the big C Pillar that gave such an impression of solidity. When many manufacturers are throwing creases all over a car, the elegant simplicity of this stands out.
I never had a problem with the badge. It's a car. I'm not buying a badge. Sad for those who lack the self-confidence (or other mental hangups) to see past a badge and embrace the product. Their loss.
pycraft said:
Didn't this get rebodied and repurposed into the first-generation Bentley Continental?
Not quite, these were built on the D1 platform which was also the Bentley Continental GT (2004-2018) and Flying Spur (2005–2019) plus the Porsche Panamera (2010-2016).Great shed but major bork factor
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