This vehicle the best heating and air-conditioning system ever. It doesn’t just blow air in your face; it changes the interior temperature of the vehicle. The sound system will equal most expensive home systems. The sound deadening glass provides a road noise free cocoon where normal conversation can be maintained while the Phaeton travels the road at 80 plus MPH. The V-12 engine provides smooth quiet acceleration power that can be felt well through 90 MPH. The seats adjust to an infinite number of settings. Lumbar massage system front and rear Heated and ventilated seats, front and rear. There is room in the rear seats to stretch out, even with the front seats fully to the rear. All four doors are soft close and to get into an auto without it seems primitive. This is truly a luxury automobile.
The VW Phaeton was shipped from Germany to the U.S. and Canada from 2004, 2005 and 2006. The quantities were always limited and in 2006, three hundred V12 models were shipped to North America. Mine was purchased in Canada.
In addition to normal maintenance, the following has been purchased in the last 10,000 miles.
·All equipment and systems are fully functional
The Phaeton was built in Dresden, Germany in the Volkswagen Glass factory along with the Bentley Continental and the Audi A-8L. They are built on the same work line (the machines are hand assembled) from the same parts except for the body. The Phaeton did not sell well in the United States, as Americans prefer the badge of a high priced auto. It was delivered here from 2004-2006.
The auto is in great shape for a daily driver or with minimum effort, a show car. The asking price is less than half that of a Bentley Continental and it is every bit as fine a car.
Weights and Capacities
MAXIMUM CARGO CAPACITY 13.0 cu.ft. |
DRIVE TYPE All wheel drive BASE ENGINE SIZE 6.0L CAM TYPE Double overhead cam (DOHC) Valve Timing Variable | TRANSMISSION 6-speed shiftable automatic BASE ENGINE TYPE Gas Cylinders 12 Valves 60 |
VALVES 48 | TURNING CIRCLE 39.4 feet |
Suspension
Double wishbone rear suspension | Four-wheel independent suspension |
Multi-link front suspension |
Features
Interior Features
Front Seats
12 -way power driver seat | 12 -way power passenger seat |
Bucket front seats | Height adjustable driver seat |
Height adjustable passenger seat | Multi-level heating driver seat |
Multi-level heating passenger seat | Premium leather |
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support | Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbarsupport |
Rear Seats
Folding with storage and pass-thru center armrest | Rear ventilation ducts |
Power Features
4 one-touch power windows | Remote keyless power door locks |
Heated mirrors | Power mirrors |
Reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse |
Instrumentation
Clock | Compass |
External temperature display | Low fuel level warning |
Tachometer | Trip computer |
Convenience
Cruise control | First aid kit |
Front and rear cupholders | Front and rear door pockets |
Front seatback storage | Remote trunk release |
Retained accessory power | Speed-proportional power steering |
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel (Power) | Universal remote transmitter (for garage door,security system, etc. |
12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s) | Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel |
Comfort
Alloy, leather and wood trim on center console | Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror |
Front and rear reading lights | Interior air filtration |
Leather and wood trim on doors | Leather and wood trim on shift knob |
Leather steering wheel | Trunk light |
Turn signal in mirrors | Wood trim on dash |
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors | Four zone climate control |
Rear floor mats |
Memorized settings
Memorized includes rear view mirror | Memorized settings 1 |
Memorized settings for 3 drivers | Memorized settings includes steering wheel |
In Car Entertainment
1 subwoofer(s) | 11 total speakers |
190 watts stero output | Diversity antenna |
Radio data system | Speed sensitive volume control |
AM/FM in glove compartment-C, CD-controller stereo |