VW Phaeton. Why Shouldn't I buy One?
Discussion
ehyouwhat said:
Mine went wrong. A lot.
That's what scares me to hell about these.BMW/Merc/Audi have hundereds of owners, lots of independents who know these cars backwards.
The Phaeton is the complete opposite, very rare and noone outside of the dealer network has actually ever seen one. If you have a problem with it, you're screwed.
MoleVision said:
New shape Jaguar XJ?... starting at around £10k for a medium mileage one.... according to pistonheads classifieds. Thats a lot of car of the money!!
I like the ones with the 5 spoke alloys especially.. think they look very nice.
I was just going to mention the XJ. What about one of those Chrysler 300 jobs?I like the ones with the 5 spoke alloys especially.. think they look very nice.
Edited by Blib on Sunday 5th October 22:52
Blib said:
Mars said:
Blib said:
O.K. so, not a Phaeton, what instead? Comfortable, mile eating, fully loaded, reliable, roughly 15 - 17 K ?
5 litre, V12 twin turbo, 500bhp S-class. There was one on eBay a while back which I was considering sdelling me soul for. £15K.
In fact, these look good and the first two have the wheels I liked in the one I saw previously:
http://search.ebay.co.uk/250303907952 - over budget but only 40-something-k miles
http://search.ebay.co.uk/230295662492 - cheap, 70+K miles, LWB.
http://search.ebay.co.uk/320306663107 - over budget, 60K miles and LPG converted already.
http://search.ebay.co.uk/250303907952 - over budget but only 40-something-k miles
http://search.ebay.co.uk/230295662492 - cheap, 70+K miles, LWB.
http://search.ebay.co.uk/320306663107 - over budget, 60K miles and LPG converted already.
Edited by Mars on Sunday 5th October 23:08
Blib said:
^^^ Now you mention it. My daughter and me once stood in a VW showroom for nigh on 15 minutes without being approached.
Was looking to buy a new car but walked out.
O.K. so, not a Phaeton, what instead? Comfortable, mile eating, fully loaded, reliable, roughly 15 - 17 K ?
Only one car fits that bill - Audi A8 - take your pick from the diesels both of which are quick and insanely refined and loaded. Was looking to buy a new car but walked out.
O.K. so, not a Phaeton, what instead? Comfortable, mile eating, fully loaded, reliable, roughly 15 - 17 K ?
Blib said:
I've gotta say Mars that the second one is very interesting. I live in North London so Chiswick is just around the corner.
Thanks.
You're welcome. Thanks.
Actually there's a little self-interest in my wanting a PH'er to buy one of these. I bought my 3-litre Legacy last November. I've always liked Legacys and when they put a 3-litre flat-6 engine in one with a much more modern interior I couldn't wait until my old car was old-enough to justify trading it in. However, less that 6 months into ownership I caught onto these S600s and I just can't shake off the feeling that I ought to take the hit and trade the Leggy in for one. So, I just want a PH'er to tell me they're as awesome as I reckon they are, or they're not worth it.
Nubbin said:
Blib said:
^^^ Now you mention it. My daughter and me once stood in a VW showroom for nigh on 15 minutes without being approached.
Was looking to buy a new car but walked out.
O.K. so, not a Phaeton, what instead? Comfortable, mile eating, fully loaded, reliable, roughly 15 - 17 K ?
Only one car fits that bill - Audi A8 - take your pick from the diesels both of which are quick and insanely refined and loaded. Was looking to buy a new car but walked out.
O.K. so, not a Phaeton, what instead? Comfortable, mile eating, fully loaded, reliable, roughly 15 - 17 K ?
I'm seriously persuaded by Mars' recommendation though.
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