2006-11-02 19:12:00 · 10 answers · asked by paolo a 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
No, I would suggest the 1972 VW Super Beetle. It's way better than the average common car you see everyone driving day in and day out..........booooring!
2006-11-03 06:03:48 · answer #1 · answered by PegBundyWannabe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not say where you are, so my answer may not be of direct help to you.
I am based in the UK, and here the Phaeton is spectacularly unsuccessful from a sales point of view.
There are several reasons for this, but I believe that the main reason is that buyers spending this kind of money demand a badge which carries appropriate kudos, and VW just doesn't do it.
Also, the fuel consumption of the V12 engine is horrifying, and with gas here costing up to US$ 9 per gallon, you can see why there is no long line of buyers.
Furthermore, and largely as a result of the factors already outlined, depreciation is eye-watering, even for the (relatively) cheaper and more economical V6 and diesel options.
You can expect to lose at least 50-60% of the US$140,000 V12 price within moments of purchase.
There is no doubt about the quality and engineering of the car, but no-one could describe it as a sensible investment as a new vehicle.
However, a secondhand example with PROVEN service history and low miles might be a reasonable prospect at a suitably low price - but don't expect the depreciation to stop!
I hope this helps....
2006-11-02 19:45:03 · answer #2 · answered by aarcue 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go with the Audi A-8. As close to the same car as it gets but most want some type of name recognition and I'm sorry, I love VW with a passion. I just would not spend 70k +
for that passion.
2006-11-04 04:38:00 · answer #3 · answered by Jester17 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO. It's a nice looking car but still have the mechanical and electrical failures prone to VW/Audi. If your going German stick with the BMW
2006-11-04 06:41:23 · answer #4 · answered by Just Me baby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They've stopped making Phaetons
2006-11-03 12:26:10 · answer #5 · answered by TD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As of 06/2006 these cars are discountinued. Unless you are a collector get Audi A or S8.
2006-11-04 14:26:32 · answer #6 · answered by geograph 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to pay that much for a VW. I would spend my money at Audi or Porsche for that money.
2006-11-06 07:44:00 · answer #7 · answered by iggy315 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it in the smae class as the S class mercedes benz and BMW 7 series, and audi a8 i would actually go for the mercedes benz or the BMW
2006-11-02 19:15:30 · answer #8 · answered by uatransporter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well......YES!! of course! It is really nice...
2006-11-05 07:58:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-06 08:53:14 · answer #10 · answered by Im-so-luved121 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋