Jan 22, 2019 the biggest differentiation between a w12 engined phaeton and its more pedestrianspec v8 counterpart, aside from the badges, is the quad exhaust tips eightcylinder cars had dual tips. With our extensive choice of 2004 volkswagen phaeton interior accessories you can get things exactly the way you want them. Second, many critics have written the phaeton off simply because they feel the vw name. How to professionally tint a car door window 20 vw. Get the best deals on complete engines for volkswagen phaeton when you shop the largest online selection at. A short history of the vw phaeton vw parts vortex blog. The phaeton had the longest wheelbase in the volkswagen passenger car line. The phaeton is equal in build quality, more comfortable, has better audio, and handles better despite weighing 1,000 pounds more. Used 2004 volkswagen phaeton w12 sedan in shrewsbury, ma. Oct 17, 2016 car as hobby by sooththetruth on may, 2010 vehicle.
Jun 01, 2004 not because the phaeton w12 is a hot rodalthough 0 to 60 mph in 5. Complete engines for volkswagen phaeton for sale ebay. Used 2004 volkswagen phaeton w12 sedan in keene, nh auto. Front inner door speaker 0406 vw phaeton blaupunkt genuine 3d0 035 453. Make those hours you spent behind the wheel as comfortable as possible. We have 4 volkswagen phaeton vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 4 1owner cars, and 8 personal use cars. We drove both the v8 and w12powered phaetons, and while the w12 provides nearly 100 more horsepower, wed recommend the v8 and its. The phaeton body was fabricated and painted at the volkswagen works at zwickau, germany, and the completed bodies were transported approximately 100 km by special road transport vehicles to the main factory. It just was such an outstanding car that just happened to be way ahead of its time. So i decided to purchase one when i thought it was a good value. Sure, the w8 engine with 4motion transformed the car, but it turned out nobody. Ama about my phaeton ownership experience the truth about cars. Lh rear air suspension shock strut 0406 vw phaeton v8 w12 3d0 616 001 h.
See hires pictures, prices and info on volkswagen phaeton w12s for sale in shrewsbury. Visit westside motors online at to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 7022229 today to schedule your test drive. Aside from the fact that the brakes work handinhand with the accelerator in controlling your car, they also allow you to stop the vehicle whenever you need to. Apr 17, 2020 but our year with the phaeton was filled with a few ups and a lot of downs that let us believe in the end it would make a great used car for folks who could fix its electrical gremlins themselves. All our tv shows with full car comparison episodes can be found on. The volkswagen phaeton is the nicest car that never turned. The phaeton may be the only car out there that depreciates faster than a jaguar. Volkswagen phaeton for sale with photos autotrader. Finished in black klavierlack over sonnen beige, the car is equipped with a 6. It was the car for me and since i sold it to a gentleman in mid 2010, i went back to owning an a8l audi exclusive edition.
Not because the phaeton w12 is a hot rodalthough 0 to 60 mph in 5. It features a 48valve 12cylinder engine, an air suspension, and. This is an optional cruise control system that adjusts automatically to the speed of the vehicle so that safe distance from the vehicles ahead is maintained. It seems these cars have gone down in value drastically and bottomed out. The first vw phaeton fayaton was sized and equipped to compete with such premium sedans as the mercedesbenz sclass, bmw 7series, and the a8 l from vws own audi brand. Find the best volkswagen phaeton for sale near you.
Used volkswagen phaeton for sale with photos carfax. Introduced at the 2002 geneva motor show, the phaeton was marketed worldwide. It features a w12 engine, a reinforced chassis, six speed tiptronic automatic transmission, individual climate control for each. Apr 22, 2014 the olden times 1920s, a phaeton was an opentop fourdoor, and clearly this car is not a convertible. Most phaeton engines, the w12 being the notable exception, were built at the vwporscheaudi engine plant in gyor, hungary. At the time of its launch, car and driver, motor trend and autoweek heaped accolades on the phaetonwith the exception of the archaic, last generation gps system. Large car with what seems to be a large sofa in the rear seats. A brief history of the volkswagen phaeton, the rich peoples car. Dont buy one as an investment, unless its an 06 w12. Everything from dashboard kits and floor mats, to steering wheel covers, seat covers, sun shades and car organizers is available in our store. My previous daily driver was a 1993 mercedes 300ce cabriolet.
Volkswagen, phaeton, prem edit w12 noyes volkswagen. The volkswagen phaeton takes pride in being the first volkswagen to be fitted with radar adaptive cruise control called automatic distance regulator adr. Inasmuch as i love my a8l, i still miss my w12 phaeton. A specific use of the term phaeton is with the dual cowl phaeton, a body style in which the rear passengers were separated from the driver and the front passengers by a cowl or bulkhead, often with its own folding windshield. Car as hobby by sooththetruth on may, 2010 vehicle. The w12 engine makes only 420 horsepower in vw trim, still enough to move this car in smoothness and with haste. In america, you can buy a volkswagen luxury sedan called the phaeton w12. With any car and driver comparo there is a degree of fickleness. A brief history of the volkswagen phaeton, the rich people. The xj and ls are at the bottom of the range with the german cars setting the upper limits. Each model takes its name from the engine beneath its.
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Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 5 2004 phaeton models nationwide. Im sure theyll be in some other mag a phaeton w12, s600, 760li comparo sometime in the future. The biggest differentiation between a w12engined phaeton and its more pedestrianspec v8 counterpart, aside from the badges, is the quad exhaust tips eightcylinder cars had dual tips. This 2004 volkswagen phaeton w12 was sold new by h. This lowmileage w12 volkswagen phaeton could be your cheap. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. See hires pictures, prices and info on volkswagen phaeton w12s for sale in keene. This lowmileage w12 volkswagen phaeton could be your. The ride of the a8 and phaeton has been mentioned before as having a problem with bumps, especially in the rear. We drove both the v8 and w12 powered phaetons, and while the w12 provides nearly 100 more horsepower, wed recommend the v8 and its.