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| Year: |
2004
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| Make: |
VW
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| Model: |
Phaeton
W12 Sedan
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| Ext.Color: |
Luna
Blue
met.
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| Int.Color: |
Sonnene
Beige leather
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| Mileage: |
91,000
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| Trans Type: |
Auto
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Hallmarks:
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Fantastic
condition, great service records, the best options, rare &
attractive color combo, serviced & ready to be driven, a lot of car
for 80% of the new MSRP.
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Warranty:
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Available
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| Price: |
$26,000.00
/ best offer
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Additional
Details:
(VIN:
WVWBH63D448006667), luna blue met. / sonnene beige leather, 91,000
miles, electronically controlled 5-speed ZF
5HP24A tiptronic automatic trans, built 06/2003, in-service date of
12/03/2003, sold new in Auburn Hills, MI, longitudinally
mounted aluminium 6.0L DOHC 48-valve W12 engine, 420 hp. @ 6,000 rpm.,
406 ft-lbs. torque @ 3,250 rpm., high pressure
alloy cylinder block and heads, twin-spark, variable valve / camshaft
timing, multi-port fuel injection, bore x stroke: 84.0 mm
x 90.2 mm, 10.8:1 compression ratio, driver-adaptive electronic 5-speed
Tiptronic allows driver to manually downshift and
allow upshifts, display in instrument cluster indicates selected gear
range and mode, speed sensitive rack and pinion power
steering, Torsen-based 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive, independent
4-link front suspension with stabilizer bar and air
springs, independent trapezoidal wishbone rear suspension with
stabilizer bar and air springs, Interactive front and rear
suspension with auto leveling and electronic damping controls, height
adjustable suspension, speed sensitive Servetronic
power steering, mechanical center limited slip differential, electronic
traction control via ABS and engine management, ESP
electronic stability program, four-wheel independent suspension -
4-link front and trapezoidal link fully independent rear with
coil springs, gas pressurized shocks and stabilizer bars, 4-wheel
power-assisted 4-wheel vented disc brakes with ABS,
Electronic Brake Force Distribution and Brake Assist (senses emergency
braking via the speed at which the driver presses
the brake pedal, and immediately applies maximum available power boost,
potentially reducing the overall stopping distance
by eliminating the delay caused by a common human tendency not to brake
hard enough, soon enough), driver and front
passenger are each provided with an occupant sensing dual-stage
deployment front air bag, a head and chest protecting
side airbag and a 3-point seat belt with an emergency tensioning device
(ETD) and belt force limiter, each rear passenger
is provided with a head and chest protecting side airbag, rear headrest
and a 3-point seat belt with ETD & belt force limiter,
two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, height
adjustable head restraints on rear seats, dual front 18-way
power heated & a/c seats with lumbar support, massage feature,
power head restraints and dual 3-position seat memory
(which includes ext. mirror and steering wheel memory for the driver),
key dependent memory settings include steering wheel,
mirror and seat settings plus climate control and radio settings, tilt
and telescoping steering wheel, dusk sensor and heated
headlamp washers, touch turn signals flash three times with one touch
of turn-signal lever (for simple lane-changing), auto-
dimming electrochromic interior rear view and exterior driver's side
mirrors, dual heated power folding ext. mirrors with
integrated turn signals and linked to driver's seat memory, aerodynamic
bumpers & side sills with integrated projector beam
fog lamps, infrared-reflective glass helps reduce radiant heat
penetration, Options: front
& rear parking assist, trunk closer,
heated steering wheel, very rare 4-passenger seating with front and
rear heated seats, a/c and massaging seats, rear pass-
enger separate armrests with power rear seats with 2-position seat
memory, separate rear climate control system, tire
pressure monitoring, keyless-go added by the selling dealer, clear
high-impact polycarbonate headlight lenses with projector
beam bi-Xenon headlights with separate lower grille driving lights,
tinted windows, automatic intermittent windshield wipers
with rain sensor and heated washer reservoir, power tilt / sliding
sunroof, dash mounted air vents with automatic wood trim
covering feature, front seat center armrests & rear seat center
armrest with trunk access, HomeLink 3-button garage door
opener & coming home device, auto dimming interior and exterior
mirrors, Premium audio/NAV package (10-speaker BOSE
premium sound with subwoofer, RDS, XM satellite radio & 6CD
changer, full color touch screen CD-based NAV & BlueTooth
integrated telephone system), genuine Walnut wood interior trim incl.
the beltline, ambient cabin lighting, night-time security
illuminated entry system, analog dash with digital driver information
center (reporting average speed, average fuel cons-
umption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel),
ext. temp gauge and clock, digital display for odo-
meter and gear/mode selection, multifunction display can be scrolled
via steering-wheel and stalk controls to operate and
display various menus and vehicle features: odometer and resetable trip
meter, maintenance system, tire pressure, engine
oil-level, radio station or CD player/CD changer, trip computer
(elapsed time, fuel consumption, distance to empty, vehicle
reminder and malfunction messages and more), locking remote trunk and
fuel filler door, dual zone auto climate control
with carbon pollen filters and CFC-free air conditioning, cruise
control, power windows with express up/down feature, wood
bottomed cupholders with self-hiding feature, power rear sunshade with
manual rear side window shades, dual illuminated
vanity mirrors with magnification feature and overhead front and rear
reading lights, SmartKey remote central locking
system with factory alarm and engine immobilizer (2 keys and 2
remotes), all mats, cargo nets and footrests, quad-tipped
chrome exhaust, 23.8 gallon fuel tank, EPA mileage estimates: (12 mpg
city / 19 mpg highway), 5,400 lbs. curb weight, 7-
spoke aluminium rims, brand new Continental ContiExtreme Contact DWS
tuned tires including the spare tire (255/45-18)
with Tread Depth Measurements: DF: 10/32, PF: 10/32, DR: 10/32, PR:
10/32 (10/32 is new tire tread depth), complete tool
kit and full size spare, checks out with VW North America, clean
AutoCheck report, 2 owners since new - a mother was the
1st owner and then it was sold to her son. In the United States
market 1,433 Phaetons were sold in 2004, and 820 were sold
in 2005, with the remaining few produced and sold in 2006 - with a
total US production of under 2,400 cars. Of these, approx-
imately 300 were 6.0L W12's, and only about 50 were of the 4-passenger
configuration. This vehicle is a phenomenal driving
sedan, and shares the same platform and W12 engine as the Bentley
Continental GT / Bentley Flying Spur / Audi A8L 6.0L.
Comes with all books & manuals, service records show a recent full
$2,500.00 80K service on 09/03/2009 at 81,745 miles, &
complete service incl. new tire pressure monitors, all recalls and
services performed, leather and carpeting excellent, no
evidence of being smoked in, aftermarket warranty and financing options
available, the two owners were a mother and son,
one of the nicest examples of a VW Phaeton on the market, new MSRP of
approx. $105,000.00.
A photo tour of the all-glass VW Phaeton factory can be found here.
New Car Review: 2004
Volkswagen Phaeton W12
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS
Some automakers build high-performance sports cars to advertise their
technological and engineering prowess; Volkswagen has chosen a premium
luxury sedan, the Phaeton.
For anyone who still equates Volkswagen with the old Beetle, all that
can be said is `` It's time to wake up, Mr. Van Winkle.'' Volkswagen
has changed over the years. The Beetle was a long time ago, and
Volkswagen is now the cornerstone brand of the Volkswagen Group, a
major player in the world automotive industry. Under the VW Group
umbrella are marques and models covering every price class in the
industry, from the inexpensive Volkswagen Lupo and Polo (both smaller
than the familiar Golf and Jetta) through Audi in the mid- and premium
luxury levels and Bentley and Lamborghini at the extreme high end of
the luxury and performance segments, respectively.
Who are the intended Phaeton customers? According to Volkswagen,
``...`transcendent drivers' - people who are not resigned to
traditional German luxury car pretenses, traditional boundaries, and
badges.'' In other words, people who could afford any car they
want, but would rather not have the most cliched and common
choice. This is not a large group, and Phaeton ownership will be
very exclusive. Anyone who buys one will not have a difficult
time finding it in a parking lot. It is a major investment for
Volkswagen, built in a brand-new facility in Dresden, Germany.
Although it shares some parts with other Volkswagen Group vehicles, the
Phaeton is largely unique. Two long-wheelbase models are
available in the U.S., one with a 4.2-liter V8, and one with a
6.0-liter W12 that is, in essence, two VR6 engine blocks on a common
crankcase.
To investigate the Phaeton experience, I've just spent a week with a
the top of the line W12 model. At $102,205, it is the most
expensive car I've ever reviewed, and around four times the price of an
average Passat. It is indeed the most value-priced German
12-cylinder luxury sedan, but whether people who can afford a German
12-cylinder luxury sedan care about value is more a subject for a
sociology thesis than marketing research. Suffice to say that,
despite the untraditional badge on the grille, the Phaeton is every
inch a premium luxury sedan, offering the elegant comfort and
refinement expected from such a vehicle. As such, it reflects
well on the rest of the Volkswagen line. With 420 horsepower under the
hood, it packs quite a punch, too. Think of it as the automotive
equivalent of a private luxury jet.
APPEARANCE:
No brash, nouveau-riche ostentation here. In dim light, with no
clear reference point for size, a Phaeton could conceivably be mistaken
for a Passat. But, although there are similarities in contours
and the shapes of the front and rear ends - which establish its
Volkswagen identity - the Phaeton is considerably larger. With
its size, and long wheelbase and passenger cabin, no matter how
unostentatious its styling its proportions proclaim it to be an
executive limousine. The W12 model may be told from the V8 by its
quad exhausts versus the V8 twin pipes.
COMFORT:
Imagine a Passat that got a luxury makeover and you'll be looking at
the interior of a Phaeton. It is elegant, but not opulent, with a
simple design that is highly reminiscent of the Passat's but larger and
made with more upscale materials. Supple leather covers the
seats, and a choice of wood trim, with walnut standard in the W12,
graces the instrument panel, console, and doors. The W12 front
seats are heated, ventilated, and have a 10-minute massage function;
the same specification is available for the rear seat as well.
The reclining rear seat may be specified for two or three passengers;
my test car was configured for three, with the optional ventilation and
massage in the outside positions. Two-passenger versions have a
large central console. ``Climatronic''(tm) four-zone climate
control with humidity sensors and separate controls allows all
occupants perfect comfort. Navigation, climate, and audio systems
are controlled through a LCD screen-based interface that is simple to
use, without recourse to the manual. This alone puts the Phaeton
in a class of its own among German premium luxury sedans, many of which
have high-tech systems with complex, unintuitive interfaces. But
don't think that the Phaeton is Spartan. There are plenty of
high-tech gadgets inside. However, they are all add to comfort,
ease, and simplicity rather than boast of complexity. The
Phaeton's trunk is quite large, and can be opened remotely and closed
with automatic assistance.
SAFETY:
Energy-absorbing crush zones and a strong central structure, dual
front, side, and side-curtain airbags, ESP stability control, and front
active head restraints are all standard safety features of the 2004
Volkswagen Phaeton.
ROADABILITY:
The Phaeton's natural environment is the German Autobahn, and with its
long wheelbase, it is optimized for high-speed cruising on relatively
open roads. It doesn't even breathe hard at US-legal highway
speeds. But, at 5,400 lbs., the W12 is a heavy vehicle, and its
mass and wheelbase work against any sporting ideas that might be
suggested by the engine's great power. Leave that type of driving
at those speeds on those roads to an R32. Excellent soundproofing
and details like triple door seals and double-pane windows with an
anti-infrared coating help keep the interior as quiet as expected in a
premium luxury car, even at high speeds. The W12 model features
adjustable air springs and electronic damping control at all for
corners of its independent suspension for the smooth, supple, and very
well-controlled ride expected of a sedan in its class.
PERFORMANCE:
Volkswagen's innovative engineering first seen in the compact
narrow-angle VR engines gets its ultimate expression in the W12.
Put most simply, it is two 15-degree V-angle VR-6 blocks connected to a
common crankshaft at a 72-degree angle. ``Compact'' is
understatement - this 6.0-liter engine is 21 inches long, 28 inches
high, and 27 inches wide. Statistics of 420 horsepower at 6,000
rpm, with 406 lb-ft of torque available between 3,250 and 4,250 rpm
don't do it complete justice. It's turbine-smooth, and matched to
a five-speed automatic transmission with ``Tiptronic''(r) manual shift
mode. Torsen-based 4MOTION all-wheel drive gets all of that power
to the wheels that can best use it in all road conditions.
Because of the car's mass, acceleration feels deliberate, like a jumbo
jet on takeoff, not neck-snapping. Don't be fooled into thinking
it's not quick, though - 60 mph comes up in about six seconds.
CONCLUSIONS:
Volkswagen enters new territory with the premium-luxury Phaeton W12.
Picks: This vehicle is in
excellent condition inside and out, I hate having an 8 year old car
that I really can't nitpick
but this is one of them ... paint and body, carpet and leather are
excellent, interior wood is perfect, rims have no
curb damage and the tires are new and high quality, it has service
records from 05/2007 to present day. The PO
was extremely picky and installed new tires, had the car fully
inspected and serviced by a VW Phaeton trained
tech and replaced anything at all that wasn't 100%, right down to the
plastic clips on the floormats. The only
things to nitpick are there is a minor amount of road rash /
sandblasting on the windshield that is only visible in
bright direct sunlight, there is 1 small chip to the left of the
drivers line of sight, AutoCheck shows 1 accident
that was a minor parking lot bump which resulted in a bumper cover
replacement, the hood has a minor amount
of touched up rock pecks, other than that this car is literally like
new, nothing else to reasonably fault!
Numerical Condition Evaluation:
(1
denotes Very Poor / Item needs replacement, 10 denotes Excellent /
Showroom New)
PAINT:
9.5
BODY:
10
CONV.
TOP:
N/A
RIMS:
9.5
TIRES:
10
WINDSHIELD
/ GLASS:
9
LEATHER:
9.5
INT.
CARPETING:
9.5
SERVICE
RECORDS / OWNERSHIP HISTORY:
7
*Vehicle is located at BMI - more information or photographs are available upon on request. While every reasonable effort has been made
to ensure the accuracy of the above data, mistakes regarding hp ratings, options, etc. can be made. I have also done my best to be very
honest and very critical about the cosmetic and mechanical condition of this vehicle. Of course, it is not possible to pick-up on every single
detail or flaw. Please keep expectations realistic as this is a pre-owned vehicle, and I have personally found blemishes on brand new
undriven vehicles. If you are an exceptionally detailed oriented person, please contact me to verify any information directly, and I will do my
best to specifically photograph anything you request and to answer any of your questions to the best of my ability.
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