Do we have any Phaeton owners on here?

[blindswelledrat]

Ive always loved everything about these cars and the principle behind them and also a slight admiration for anyone who buys them.
I don't quite know why.

Anyone know what they are like as an everyday proposition and as good as I think they are?

[Flanders.]

My Grandad has one, I've been out in it a few times now. In on word, Its brilliant. Utterly quiet no matter what the speed. Also it is fking huge inside.

[Luke.]

My Dad's got the V10 diesel - he loves the thing. And says it feels as nippy as a Cayman S.

[Republik]

I sat in one in a VW showroom in Altrincham way back when they were released and have had a soft spot for them ever since. I'd own one in a heart beat if I was ever in the market for a discreet 7 Series / S Class rival.

[Republik]

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLK...

6.0 W12 with 52,000 miles on the clock for £9500!

Edited by Republik on Wednesday 14th April 17:21

[MondeoMan1981]

I think that or a Passat W12 would be a great big VW to own.

[joebongo]

Aren't they fwd though?

[Shaw Tarse]

joebongo said:

Aren't they fwd though?

Wnich one?

[john_p]

Republik said:

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLK...

6.0 W12 with 52,000 miles on the clock for £9500!

Edited by Republik on Wednesday 14th April 17:21

"Requires slight attention"

I wonder what

[Tangent Police]

That's a proper phaeton.

Or are we talking about the golf barge?

[nervous]

they are the fastest depreciating car in their class. 72% in the first year and a half of ownership.

which somehow just makes me like them more.

[joebongo]

Shaw Tarse said:

joebongo said:

Aren't they fwd though?

Wnich one?

Phaeton's in general. I've never looked at them assuming they were fwd.

If not, is it a contender for a 7 series lover like myself?

[pits]

john_p said:

Republik said:

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLK...

6.0 W12 with 52,000 miles on the clock for £9500!

Edited by Republik on Wednesday 14th April 17:21

"Requires slight attention"

I wonder what

Probably a rear wheel bearing as they rust on and take about 5 hours of smashing with a hammer to get one off.

[Shaw Tarse]

joebongo said:

Shaw Tarse said:

joebongo said:

Aren't they fwd though?

Wnich one?

Phaeton's in general. I've never looked at them assuming they were fwd.

If not, is it a contender for a 7 series lover like myself?

Some are 4WD

[Herbs]

Got our MD to replace his pug with one as i also have a softspot for them.

classy & understated which i never thought id say about a VW!

just don't buy new.............

[joebongo]

Shaw Tarse said:

joebongo said:

Shaw Tarse said:

joebongo said:

Aren't they fwd though?

Wnich one?

Phaeton's in general. I've never looked at them assuming they were fwd.

If not, is it a contender for a 7 series lover like myself?

Some are 4WD

Ok. I'll remember that when (if) I manage to save up the cash for my next luxo-barge. Thanks.

[Remagel2507]

I really like the Phaeton and am hoping to aquire one by the end of the year - not many of the 5L+ models left on Autotrader now so better be quick!!

[daemon]

Republik said:

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLK...

6.0 W12 with 52,000 miles on the clock for £9500!

Edited by Republik on Wednesday 14th April 17:21

"which requires slight attention hence the low price"

'Well theres just this little engine management light coming on and the engine only seems to be firing on 9 cylinders, of course i'm sure it'll not take much to fix, but i havent had the time to get it fixed so i'm selling it as seen with no warranty.'

[Graebob]

MondeoMan1981 said:

I think that or a Passat W12 would be a great big VW to own.

W8

Edited by Graebob on Wednesday 14th April 19:05

[CommanderJameson]

Shaw Tarse said:

Some are 4WD

They're all 4WD, AFAIK.