Advice on buying a Phaeton

[T5GRF]

I need a big saloon for work and the Phaeton looks like a lot of car for the money. Is there a decent buyers guide somewhere for these and perhaps a list of options for the car when new?

I have found a car through the VAG network which is a 3.0 litre 4 motion TDI on a 55 plate with 31000 miles. It doesn't have a huge number of options fitted but looks to be a nice car which with haggling I am hoping to buy for £14.5k does this seem reasonable?

Anyone care to share ownership experiences in terms of reliability issues, running costs and dealer experiences?

Cheers

[GreatGranny]

That should humble the guy at work whose just bought a brand new one and must have paid the thick end of £40k for it. I should tell him that its losing approx £30 per day!

[Daggerpie]

Theres a Phaeton test/guide in this months VW Driver mag. I havent got it to hand but worth a sniff if in WH Smiths.

[VinnyTheGolfMan]

Check the gearbox thoroughly.

[T5GRF]

Cheers for the advice chaps, I had heard the gearbox is a weak point hence the reason for wanting one from a franchised dealer with a warranty if I buy. The whole "bargin barge" thing is great if you get lucky but when your 7k car lunches its gearbox and the stealer wants the thick end of 5k to fit a new one or the hugely complex electrics decide to do a TVR impression things might start to look a little different...

[Dilligaf10]

T5GRF said:

hugely complex electrics decide to do a TVR impression things might start to look a little different...

It's a Volkswagen for God's sake man, get a grip!!

[liner33]

dont buy KY06 RKV!!

http://briskoda.net/general-car-chat/any-dealers-a...

[THE arch stanton]

my mate at work is selling his, i think its a 3.0ltr diesel in blue 2003MY, cream interior. Very nice motor. Only known fault is tyre pressure sensors aren't working ( probs just needs new batteries)

He only wants a bit more than the trade in price. drop me a line if interested and i'll put you in contact with him

Its a very nice car, absolute luxury on the inside but not in yer face on the outside. Very subtle and a huge amount of car for the cash. He was looking at a newer Phaeton, about £27k will buy one with a handful of thousand miles on. Big savings...

the car is in cheshire...

Edited by THE arch stanton on Friday 12th June 17:14

[T5GRF]

Thanks but as already mentioned if I do buy then I am likely to buy through a main dealer or a private car with remaining manufacturrers warranty.