Volkswagen Phaeton W12 6.0L

W12 Sedan 4-Door 6.0 AWD Bentley Engine - No Reserve

I just bought it @ auction, but won a Bentley Flying Spur today as well, so I'm selling this!

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*Only notable car history in Carfax (feel free to contact me for a copy) is that it was involved in "Lemon Law Buy" back when still relatively new in Aug 2006 when it still had only 15,767 miles - obviously it has been driven approx 114K miles since then so that shouldn't be of much concern.

2004 VW Phaeton, AWD Bentley Engine Hand built in Germany in the "Glass Factory".  I will let you do your own research on this wonderful motorcar, those whom know, know.

If you're reading this, you're among them. This is a no reserve auction, I just bought it, at auction, but won a Bentley Flying Spur today as well, my indulgence - is your gain!

There is another on E-bay for $18,999 right now -  you KNOW to make this car just as nice won't require THAT cost infusion.

These are very rare and this is not to be missed.  This car is understated but gets admiring glances and thumbs up from those in the know.

If you're reading this ad, then you know what this car is all about, I don't need to tell you that it's based on the Bentley Flying Spur Platform (the Volkswagen Group D1 platform, is shared with the Bentley Continental GT and Bentley Continental Flying Spur.) Certain systems, such as the automatic transmission and some engines, are also shared with the Audi A8. The D1 is a stand-alone steel platform specifically developed for the Phaeton and Bentley Continental and not to be confused with Audi's all-aluminium D3 platform. Compared to the Audi A8L 4.2 FSI quattro, the Phaeton is 545 pounds heavier but is still competitive with the lighter A8 in most driving tests, due to the Phaeton's increased engine power (335 hp versus 330) and a shorter axle ratio (3.65:1 versus 3.32)Leather Interior with front and rear heated/cooled seats, Air Suspension, Navigation, Power Sunroof, 20Alloys, CD Changer, Tiptronic, Climate Control, Tilt, Cruise, ABS, real mahogany wood trim, Xenon, Fully Loaded!

Local California Car

To heap kudos on the Phaeton's air conditioning may seem like damning it with faint praise, but that's not at all what I'm trying to do. Four-Zone Climatronic, as the system is called, is a true luxury-car breakthrough, and one of the last real innovations possible in the upper-echelon car market, where even entry-level models pack more features and more luxury goodies than even the Rolls-Royces of ten years ago. The Phaeton, a late entry in what is already a crowded market, had to do something really special on top of the requisite leather, wood, satellite navigation, eight airbags, double-glazed side glass, power moonroof, heated and cooled massaging seats, and long-wheelbase comfort. Climatronic is it, giving the Phaeton one real gee-whiz factor to wow your peers with. They'll wish they had air vents that disappeared, too (oh, and, cupholders with lids that power up when you take your cups out and touch a button).

These cars are beautiful - I've personally owned four since they came out, and the W12 is exponentially the ONLY one you want.


Exterior(Color): Black
Interior(Color): Tan
Number of Seats: 5




Interior Features
Air Conditioning
AM/FM Stereo
CD Player
Cruise Control
Heated Seats
Power Mirrors
Power Steering
Power Windows
Security System
Tinted Glass
OnStar
Tilt Steering
Bluetooth
Power Locks
Tilt Wheel
Power Seat
All Equipped
Leather Interior
Auto Dimming Mirrors
Dual Climate Controls
Telescoping Steering Wheel
Cassette Player
Memory Seats

Exterior Features
Alloy Wheels
Heated Mirrors
Fog Lights
Premium and/or Oversized Wheels

Safety Features
Power Brakes
Traction Control
Stability Control
Reverse Park Assist/ Parking Sensors
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Dual Airbag
Side Impact Airbag
Driver Side Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Bi-xenon Headlights
massaging seats
heated seats
cabin dehumidifier
real mahogany wood trim
moon roof
navigation
the list goes on

Drivetrain Features
AWD

Some of the neat things I learned: the Phaeton has a self charging mini halogen flashlight in place of a cigarette lighter; the automatic trunk not only opened and closed at the touch of a button but the lock latch actually folded up into its own space as the trunk reached its zenith, so you wouldn't bang your head into the latch; speaking of the trunk. . .WOW, the Phaeton has a trunk to beat all trunks. . .Tony Soprano and the boys could fill it with three large bodies and still have room left over for shovels, plastic wrap, and some warm merchandise that happened to "fall offa da truck"; the back seat was so large and well appointed that even an NBA center would feel comfortable and pampered back there. . .plus the seat's adjustments rivaled a Sharper Image recliner; speaking of recliners and Sharper Image, all the seats on the car I drove had A/C vents, lumbar supports and a built-in massager. . .you just never want to leave the Phaeton. . .I was hoping for a back scratcher control and a WC but never found them.

Ok back to the most asked questions:

What is it?

It is a heck of a car that rivals any on the road. . .a beautiful venue that provides a more than comfortable ride, a car that at the touch of a button can be made more relevant for any driving condition: 4 Motion AWD, Electronic Damping Controls; Auto-leveling Air Suspension; Electronic Stabilization Program including ABS/ASR/EDL with brake assist. . .plus Engine Braking Controls; Electronic Brake Force Distribution and Servetronic Power Steering. The Phaeton has Air Bags Everywhere, Tire Pressure Monitor; Rain Sensors and Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles; Sun Shades on the windows and on and on and on and on and on and on. . .you can see the details below.

A $75,000 VW?

And well worth it . . .its German ride and handling is the equal to cars costing twice as much as it does. and the fit and finish are spectacular. . .with blond Sonnen Beige leather and Chestnut Wood Trim in all the right places the Phaeton was right at home in my family's estate carriage house (oh yeah. VW says it looses 15% of its owners to luxury brands each year so it needed a step up for VW fans

Can I sit in it?

No sir, no sitting. . .only looking. . .you car selling peasants . . ."It's good to be king"

How much horsepower? Is it enough

The Phaeton's 4.2 liter 40 valve engine is rated at 335 horsepower. . .with fuel consumption estimated to be 15 in the city and 22 on the highway. . .does is it have enough horsepower?...I must confess that I think the Phaeton at 335 horsepower was underpowered. . .and I guess VW agrees with me as they are making a W12 version of the car available in 2005, I can't wait to get my hands on that baby. . .another tidbit of information that I furrowed out, is that the Phaeton's first cousin the Audi A8 has basically the same specs, but its 4.2 liter 40 valve engine is rated at 330 HP and is built in Germany while the Phaeton's engine is built in Hungry. . .who says you only get the same old same old in our reviews?

The Phaeton even caused a chat room stir among VW aficionados here in Louisville with their online chatter focused on the fact that my Lune Blue car was spotted driving around town. . .I guess it's the first one to visit the Bluegrass. . .and even with a $75,000 MSRP I am sure it won't be the last.

SPECS As Promised:

DRIVING

Engine and Transmission
Engine 4.2L V8
Horsepower 335
Torque 317
Valves Per Cylinder 5
Displacement (CI) 252
Displacement (CC) 4172
Bore 3.33
Stroke 3.66
Compression Ratio 11.0
Turbocharged No
Supercharged No
Power To Weight Ratio 15.5
Automatic Transmission Standard
Adaptive Automatic Transmission Standard
Interactive Transmission Standard
Transmission Speeds 6
Driveline All Wheel Drive
Final Drive Ratio 3.65
Battery Saver/Rundown Protection Standard
Delayed Power Retention System Standard

Fuel Capacity (Gal) 23.8
EPA Fuel Economy (City) 15
EPA Fuel Economy (Highway) 22
Combined Fuel Economy 18
Cruising Range 428

Braking, Traction and Driveline

All Wheel Drive Standard
4 Wheel ABS Brakes Standard
Electronic Brake Assistance Standard
Locking Differential Standard
Traction Control Standard
Vehicle stability Control System Standard

Suspension

Power Steering Standard
Variable Assisted Steering Standard
Adaptive Variable Suspension Standard
Stabilizer Bar Standard
Automatic Load-Leveling Standard
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Independent

INSIDE

Dimensions
Head Room, Front Row (Inches) 37.2
Head Room, Second Row (Inches) 38.1
Leg Room, Front Row (Inches) 41.7
Leg Room, Second Row (Inches) 43.1
Shoulder Room, Front Row (Inches) 59.6
Shoulder Room, Second Row (Inches) 57.8
EPA Passenger Volume (Cubic Feet) 108.0
EPA Cargo Volume (Cubic Feet) 13.0

Entertainment, Communication and Navigation

Radio Standard
CD Player Standard
CD Changer Standard
Number Of Speakers 10
Subwoofer Standard
Radio Anti-Theft Standard
Diversity Radio Antenna Standard
In Glass Radio Antenna Standard
E-Mail Access Standard
Internet Access Standard
Telephone Standard
Hands Free Or Voice Activated Telephone Standard
Telephone Antenna Standard
Navigational Aid Standard
Vehicle Location System Standard
Telematics Systems Standard
Front Power Outlet Standard
Rear Seat Or Cargo Area Power Outlet Standard

Climate Control

Automatic Climate Control Standard
Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls Standard
Rear Seat Climate Controls Optional

Windows and Sunroof

Power Windows Standard
Power Window Lockout/Override Standard
Tinted Glass Standard
Rear Window Defogger Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard
Power Sunroof/Moonroof Standard

Seats

Standard Seating 5
Front Bucket Seat Standard
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Standard
Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Standard
Front Heated Seat Standard
Front Cooled Seat Standard
Front Power Lumbar Support Standard
Front Adjustable Seat Height Standard
Front Fold-Down Armrest Standard
Front Power Headrest Standard
Second Row Bench Seat Standard
Second Row Bucket Seat Optional
Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Optional
Second Row Power Lumbar Support Optional
Second Row Fold-Down Armrest Standard
Second Row Power Headrest Optional
Leather Seat Standard

Steering and Interior Trim

Tilt Steering Column Standard
Telescopic Steering Column Standard
Memory Steering Column Standard
Automatic Tilt Away Steering Column Standard
Heated Steering Wheel Optional
Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Genuine Wood Trim Standard
Front Floor Mats Standard
Second Row Floor Mats Standard

Safety and Security

Crash Test Rating (Driver/Passenger) NL/NL
Driver Airbag Standard
Front Passenger Airbag Standard
Front Side Airbag Standard
Second Row Side Airbag Standard
Side Head Curtain Airbags Standard
Front Seat Belt Height Adjuster Standard
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Standard
Trunk Anti-Trap Device Standard
Side Guard Door Beams Standard
Electronic Parking Aid Optional
Vehicle Anti-Theft Standard
Vehicle Theft Tracking/Notification Standard
Interior Automatic Day/Night Or Electrochromic Mirror Standard
Power Door Locks Standard
Selective Locking/Unlocking Standard
Child Safety Door Locks Standard
Keyless Entry (Remote Lock/Unlock) Standard
Multi-Function Remote Standard
Panic Button Or Alarm Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard
Remote Decklid or Tailgate Release Standard
Remote Fuel Door Release Standard

Instrumentation and Lighting

Tachometer Standard
Clock Standard
Compass Standard
Outside Temperature Gauge Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard
Trip Computer Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Standard
Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard
Reading or Map Light Standard
Delayed Courtesy Light Standard

Storage

Seatback Storage Standard
Armrest Storage Standard
Door Mounted Storage Standard
Cupholders Standard
Cargo Area Tiedowns Standard

OUTSIDE

Dimensions
Height (Inches) 57.1
Length (Inches) 203.7
Width (Inches) 74.9
Wheelbase (Inches) 118.1
Front Track (Inches) 64.1
Rear Track (Inches) 63.5
Turning Circle (Left) 39.4
Turning Circle (Right) 39.4
Ground Clearance (Inches) 5

Wheels and Tires

Tire Detail SBRP235/55HR17, All-Season Tires
Alloy Wheels Standard
Full Size Spare Tire Standard

Lighting, Mirrors and Wipers

Fog Lights Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard
High Intensity Discharge Headlights Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard
Perimeter Lighting Standard
Trunk or Interior Load Area Light Standard
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard
Memory Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard
Heated Exterior Mirror Standard
Interval Wipers Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard
Headlight Washers Standard
Heated Washer System Standard

Exterior Design
Metallic Paint Optional
Power Trunk Lid Standard
Doors 4
Low price with No Reserve -  for quick sale

Needs service according to dashboard alert stating "System Fault Workshop!"

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Please appreciate, I know exactly as much as you know, I purchased the car at an online auction not even an hour ago, and found out moments thereafter that I won the Flying Spur as well - my loss is some lucky buyer's gain.

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