Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12
12 December 2006, 08:16 PM
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Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12
Whats the general opinion on these ??
A car at 2-3yrs old costing 75k & can get for 30-35k ??
Same engine as the Continental GT ??
Seen a bit of 5hite Gear last night & these mentioned these *******.
Personally i wouldnt have one but what do you guys reckon ?
A car at 2-3yrs old costing 75k & can get for 30-35k ??
Same engine as the Continental GT ??
Seen a bit of 5hite Gear last night & these mentioned these *******.
Personally i wouldnt have one but what do you guys reckon ?
12 December 2006, 08:26 PM
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Great value in another 2 years time. At £25-£35k they've still got some plummeting to do I think. Buy one in a year or two for £10/£15k.
Basically the Bentley underneath. Engines, gearbox, chassis, suspension etc. etc. Although more correctly, the Bentley is a VW Phateon underneath
Basically the Bentley underneath. Engines, gearbox, chassis, suspension etc. etc. Although more correctly, the Bentley is a VW Phateon underneath
12 December 2006, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Dracoro
Basically the Bentley underneath. Engines, gearbox, chassis, suspension etc. etc. Although more correctly, the Bentley is a VW Phateon underneath
I am aware they appeal to different markets but 55k for a fcukin shell & a badge
12 December 2006, 10:07 PM
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The Phaeton is non turbocharged though, isn't it, whereas the GT is twin turbo'd? Regardless, it's a fantastic 2nd hand buy, but I'd wait another year. The V10 TDi would also be a better bet IMHO.
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12 December 2006, 11:28 PM
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Some of the interior and cetral dash on the Continental is straight off a Phaeton. In comparison, the cars very very different, but you can't hide the fact that the Phaeton started off as car in it own right whilst the Bentley was adapted from a car VW already had.
Phaeton = Great car for those who don't want to show off.
Continental GT = Parts bin special with a nice badge
Phaeton = Great car for those who don't want to show off.
Continental GT = Parts bin special with a nice badge
13 December 2006, 09:23 AM
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But don't forget,the Conty GT is also a pretty bloody good depreciator,and a car that has cost you 35k can "only" loose 35k.........but a car that cost you 85k could loose you............................
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13 December 2006, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by sti-04!!
Personally i wouldnt have one but what do you guys reckon ?
13 December 2006, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RS Grant
Has anyone got a combined MPG figure for the V10 TDi engine'd Phaeton??
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13 December 2006, 05:57 PM
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My old fella has had one now for a Year.
He bought it less than a Year old for circa £45k list was £80 something so was a good buy.
Its the limo version and it go`s like stink.
A very nice fast safe car.
Oh and the only difference between it and the Gt is a little re map work.
It has exactly the same engine etc but is ltd to 400 horse ish I think.
Needs to be de restricted to make GT power.
He cant see the point but I would have done it by now I think.
Oh its even double glazed!!!
Massage seats and air conditioned seats too
He bought it less than a Year old for circa £45k list was £80 something so was a good buy.
Its the limo version and it go`s like stink.
A very nice fast safe car.
Oh and the only difference between it and the Gt is a little re map work.
It has exactly the same engine etc but is ltd to 400 horse ish I think.
Needs to be de restricted to make GT power.
He cant see the point but I would have done it by now I think.
Oh its even double glazed!!!
Massage seats and air conditioned seats too
13 December 2006, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by RS Grant
Has anyone got a combined MPG figure for the V10 TDi engine'd Phaeton??
Cheers,
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Cheers,
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13 December 2006, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ARRON BIRD
My old fella has had one now for a Year.
He bought it less than a Year old for circa £45k list was £80 something so was a good buy.
Its the limo version and it go`s like stink.
A very nice fast safe car.
Oh and the only difference between it and the Gt is a little re map work.
It has exactly the same engine etc but is ltd to 400 horse ish I think.
Needs to be de restricted to make GT power.
He cant see the point but I would have done it by now I think.
Oh its even double glazed!!!
Massage seats and air conditioned seats too
He bought it less than a Year old for circa £45k list was £80 something so was a good buy.
Its the limo version and it go`s like stink.
A very nice fast safe car.
Oh and the only difference between it and the Gt is a little re map work.
It has exactly the same engine etc but is ltd to 400 horse ish I think.
Needs to be de restricted to make GT power.
He cant see the point but I would have done it by now I think.
Oh its even double glazed!!!
Massage seats and air conditioned seats too
13 December 2006, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Dracoro
You could easily put an Audi or Merc badge on the Phaeton and no-one would know.
I personally would just de badge it. The more i talk about it, the more i want one.
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13 December 2006, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by sti-04!!
I personally would just de badge it.
Originally Posted by sti-04!!
The more i talk about it, the more i want one.
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14 December 2006, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by KiwiGTI
It is a lot of car for the money but then if you are going to spend £35000 you'd be an idiot not to get a 5 series or 7 series BMW which are much better cars.
In the drive is a V8 Cayenne & a M3 cab.
W12 would go down a treat