I purchased a V8 in the last year in the US 2006 HP at that time was 335 for that unit and 450 for the W12. Kept car for 10 years. Better car than stated. Sold to an outer stater. Still miss the car Was finest I have owned Still have original floor mats if anyone needs them
Back in its day this was easily the best in market. It was plagued though by strong wear and tear and high fuel consumption „thanks“ to the immense weight. But there was nothing more comfortable, relaxing and well-made, so just pay up lol
People gasping at a 100k Cadillac in the form of the latest Escalade when the W12 version of this Phaeton was pushing 100k in 2004 dollars and isn’t even a luxury brand… it’s not that the Phaeton was a bad car, it’s that almost nobody is going to pay 70-100k for what essentially looks like a bloated Passat, no matter how good it is.
It’s a shame that this car didn’t do well because the second version was stunning. VW built a great car, but it is known for having electrical issues and expensive repair costs. MB and BMW can get away with that but VW can’t.
It was a good car with the wrong badge on it. Better be an Horch. Nobody wanted a car that looks like a blown up Passat. No this was not a rebadged Audi A8. This was how the A8 would have been built if they didn’t use Aluminum, because this has a steel body.
@@a200tq1 Other way round actually. VW developed the Phaeton first and then used its chassis for cars like the Bentley Continental and Porsche Panamera.
I’ve always liked VW’s styling from this era-particularly the Touareg, Phaeton, Passat
It's the best era.
Me too!
In my entire life I've only seen maybe 2 or 3 of these in person. This was lightyears ahead of its time
It was a car nobody ever asked for.
You're crazy, it was an average car, average looks and a one off power train
Being a VW salesman in 07 I saw my fair share. Its one of my favorite cars ever. Beautiful, and well built!
And rusted as hell
@@micujus1 no, it doesn't rust...it's the only vw model that doesn't rust. the highest quality and best vw model ever produced.
@@micujus1 rust. Wtf u saying
@@micujus1 The Japanese are notorious for rusting. You just don't like VW do ya?
With that price tag it ought to have been very well built!!!
Best VW ever
Beautiful car
Thanks for the MW video.
Btw, I have 2 Phaeton. For me, it's the ultimate drive machine.
I purchased a V8 in the last year in the US 2006 HP at that time was 335 for that unit and 450 for the W12. Kept car for 10 years. Better car than stated. Sold to an outer stater. Still miss the car Was finest I have owned Still have original floor mats if anyone needs them
Do you still have them good sir?
OH THESE TWO ARE GONNA BE GOOD SO EXCITED!
For 2004. And vw. This was always crazy
Back in its day this was easily the best in market. It was plagued though by strong wear and tear and high fuel consumption „thanks“ to the immense weight.
But there was nothing more comfortable, relaxing and well-made, so just pay up lol
People gasping at a 100k Cadillac in the form of the latest Escalade when the W12 version of this Phaeton was pushing 100k in 2004 dollars and isn’t even a luxury brand… it’s not that the Phaeton was a bad car, it’s that almost nobody is going to pay 70-100k for what essentially looks like a bloated Passat, no matter how good it is.
i learned how to drive in 1 of these
(W8 model)
V8. The 8 cylinder wasn’t a W layout.
@@phantom0456 oopsies
W8 was a Passat Special Edition from around 2001.
@@kamrankhan-lj1ng i mean the motor lol
Fast forward and these are a nightmare, even more so with the 5.0 V10 TDI.
What about reliabulity on the v8 ik about to u one.
Woah I thought these would stay under 100k in today's money.
Before there was an equus we had this
It’s a shame that this car didn’t do well because the second version was stunning. VW built a great car, but it is known for having electrical issues and expensive repair costs. MB and BMW can get away with that but VW can’t.
Why would Volkswagen need this car? Didn't they have Audi and Bentley at this time?
It was a good car with the wrong badge on it. Better be an Horch.
Nobody wanted a car that looks like a blown up Passat.
No this was not a rebadged Audi A8. This was how the A8 would have been built if they didn’t use Aluminum, because this has a steel body.
Horch is almost a forgotten name. I understand your thinking.
this was rebadged Bentley actually.
@@a200tq1 Other way round actually. VW developed the Phaeton first and then used its chassis for cars like the Bentley Continental and Porsche Panamera.
bee channel
why is dude wearing vault dweler outfit
VW.. why did they bother I mean who cross shops a VW with a Mercedes, BMW, Jaguar etc?? I mean its a de-contented Audi only uglier...
I think what ruined this car was the C pillar.