2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

As I write thie review for my 2004 VW Phaeton, I realize that I'm not the average VW customer. Let me explain. In 2006 I purchased a new Bentley Flying Spur, a truly amazing car. I still own the Bentley and enjoy it on sunny days. OK, I'm sure that you are thinking, this guy is crazy, he owns what is arguably one of the quickest, fastest, most luxurious 4 door sedan in the planet and drives a 2004 VW Phaeton as a daily drive? Well, the link between the two is not as remote as you might think. They both share the same 4wd system, the same NAV system, the same dash and information center layout, many of the same suspension pieces, ride control, sunroof (as far as I can determine - at least the operational buttons and features are exactly the same) - and the list goes on. Although I wouldn't say that I conduse the two while driving them, but I they both have merits for ownership. If you can afford the Bentley, it's worth the experience of 552 horsepower and 198 mph top speed. But I actually prefer to drive the Phaeton daily. At $25,000 (used price) the fee to enter a superior german engineered sedan is within everyone's reach. And the ride is something you won't forget. The styling, while not for everyone, is actually handsome in my eyes. The back seat room is limousine large and I was lucky enough to find one with the 4 place seating. So - it too is rare. When you factor in the price for a good used Phaeton and measure that against the quality and features, you'll soon forget the all too large VW emblem on the front grill and rear truck. But honestly - I think it's novel. In fact, my license plate holder on the Phaeton should read "my other car is a Bentley" - but then again, no one would believe me.

This car is awesome! It is a real sleeper. It drives like a dream and is super luxury. It really feels expensive. Well it is, but it feels like a Bently. I have looked at all the cars comprable to it and this is by far the nicest. It definately has the most leg room and is the prettiest. There is so much leg room in the back that you can put a fold up tray table on the floor! The car is super powerful too. There is a secret little button under the gas pedal that pours fuel straight into the engine and allows the car to go about 140. With the V8. Imagine what it would be like with the W12!There is not one thing I would change about it. Did I mention it is so quitet and smooth that you cant even tell when you are going 80 miles per hour. It is so quiet you can even whisper! It has massaging seats, air conditioned seats, heated seats, tons of safety, air suspension, GPS, Individual air controls for all four seats,rain sensing wipers, a little thing that slides out of the drive's seat to rest yuor legs on, indirect air conditioning, double paned windows, and much much more.The air conditioning even has little wood covers that fold down when the car has reached your chosen temperature.Go get a brochur today!
P.S. I really like my car!!!!! Can you tell?