Phabulous Phaeton (hopefully)
Discussion
New motor on the drive,Alfa Brera gone. Needed more space and fancied a nice arm chair.
This is a 07 3.0tdi with only 60k miles. 2 owners and in super condition. Still has a new feel about it. It wasn’t cheap but I took the view that I might save down the line by buying a good one.
However a gremlin has been found after just 24hrs. A sweating PAS pipe,see pic. Common on these for this pipe to rust and/or crack. Hopefully get some backup from the dealer,who has been sent pics too. Need to do more digging after the weekend
Wheeled up already,since I’m a tart and suspension adjusted down a bit.
Seems a great wafter overall,good sound system,30+mpg and lots of toys.
See what I think in a week or two.
This is a 07 3.0tdi with only 60k miles. 2 owners and in super condition. Still has a new feel about it. It wasn’t cheap but I took the view that I might save down the line by buying a good one.
However a gremlin has been found after just 24hrs. A sweating PAS pipe,see pic. Common on these for this pipe to rust and/or crack. Hopefully get some backup from the dealer,who has been sent pics too. Need to do more digging after the weekend
Wheeled up already,since I’m a tart and suspension adjusted down a bit.
Seems a great wafter overall,good sound system,30+mpg and lots of toys.
See what I think in a week or two.
ChrisCh86 said:
Are those original wheels?
No,it came with Helios wheels. These are Audi. Of course Bentley wheels fit too but I wasn’t up for the expense. One thing I didn’t mention is the feeling of mass of the car. It is of course very heavy and doesn’t seem to want to slow down. Come off the gas and it just keeps going and the brakes need a good shove to pull it up..they work fine though.
I remember seeing these at the motor show when I had a company car Passat. I thought jeez this new Passat has really gone upmarket, all the material is higher quality and it feels more spacious.
Then I looked at the description plate and noticed the errors of my ways
I do love these cars, your one looks fantastic in those photos and I would say the 3.0 would be the one I would go for (hoping for lower running costs and more reliability).
It will be interesting to hear what you think about your lowered suspension. I mean these were heavily developed wafting machines. I wonder whether it will spoil the ride.
Then I looked at the description plate and noticed the errors of my ways
I do love these cars, your one looks fantastic in those photos and I would say the 3.0 would be the one I would go for (hoping for lower running costs and more reliability).
It will be interesting to hear what you think about your lowered suspension. I mean these were heavily developed wafting machines. I wonder whether it will spoil the ride.
And so it begins. Well sort of.
Out today and car goes into limp mode. Fortunately I have a pal who’s a Audi/VW indie so went there.
Came up as DPF fault. So I guess it’s not really a Phaeton fault but more of a low mileage diesel issue.
The mechanic reconfigured the car as a new DPF then sent me off for an hours drive on the motorway
So far so good. I will use it much more than previous owner did so hopefully be ok. Bought some DPF cleaner too which might be snake oil but I’ll try it.
All good fun.
Out today and car goes into limp mode. Fortunately I have a pal who’s a Audi/VW indie so went there.
Came up as DPF fault. So I guess it’s not really a Phaeton fault but more of a low mileage diesel issue.
The mechanic reconfigured the car as a new DPF then sent me off for an hours drive on the motorway
So far so good. I will use it much more than previous owner did so hopefully be ok. Bought some DPF cleaner too which might be snake oil but I’ll try it.
All good fun.
Looks lovely but don't forget that it's still a 14 year-old car that's going to be subject to the usual rust and corrosion that cars suffer in our lovely, balmy climate. You've already had a couple of things crop up so I'd probably stick some miles on it before sinking any more cash on the upgrades.
I have always liked the Phaeton, ever since it was launched. I understand that it was over engineered just to prove a point, and it did not sell that well due to badge snobbery more than anything....although I also seem to recall that the cars had a few problems ?
I reckon that your 3.0 diesel is probably the best option, I assume it has been fitted to many other Audi models as well.
Of course it would be tempting to get a remap on that as well...!!
I recall one locally that I passed every Sunday en route to the pub ( a couple of years ago...!!) and it looked so cool and reserved.
If you put a private plate on it, and removed all the badges...that would look quite good.
The interiors are something special as I understand it as well.
I reckon that your 3.0 diesel is probably the best option, I assume it has been fitted to many other Audi models as well.
Of course it would be tempting to get a remap on that as well...!!
I recall one locally that I passed every Sunday en route to the pub ( a couple of years ago...!!) and it looked so cool and reserved.
If you put a private plate on it, and removed all the badges...that would look quite good.
The interiors are something special as I understand it as well.
1 week in now.
650 miles inc 350 yesterday and today. Very happy with the car overall. Dpf seems to have calmed down,no other warnings or gremlins.
Must say it’s a great way to cover ground. 4 adults plus a bootful of stuff and the car just gets on with it. Super quiet even on 20’s and lowered a bit.
It’s apparent when my 3 passengers are all snoozing and I can have the radio on very quiet but still hear it. Great air con too.
31-32mpg overall with 36 when on motorway cruise. Was a bit worried the other day but happy now.
650 miles inc 350 yesterday and today. Very happy with the car overall. Dpf seems to have calmed down,no other warnings or gremlins.
Must say it’s a great way to cover ground. 4 adults plus a bootful of stuff and the car just gets on with it. Super quiet even on 20’s and lowered a bit.
It’s apparent when my 3 passengers are all snoozing and I can have the radio on very quiet but still hear it. Great air con too.
31-32mpg overall with 36 when on motorway cruise. Was a bit worried the other day but happy now.
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