2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Sedan

6.0L 12 cyl.

5-spd. auto

WVWAH63D448006938

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We are proud to offer this very rare and extremely nice example of a 2004 VW Phaeton W12 sedan ... This Phaeton is in exceptionally nice condition inside and out, has always been well serviced and is very well optioned (see description below for a list of all options). These Phaetons are AWD full time, very quick, handle very well, are whisper quiet inside, have exceptional build quality and get very good fuel economy for a large luxury car - 20+ mpg on the highway! Around 3,000 were built from 2004-2006, and fewer and fewer can be found with mileage this low. The body is in exceptional condition with no dents, dings or scuffs, and the glass, carpet, leather, headliner, seats, etc. all literally look new. I am an extremely picky person and this is one of the few cars I've ever had that I can say you literally don't need to do anything to it. It doesn't need tires, a service, any spare keys, NAV DVD's, floormats - nothing. It's priced at the upper end of the market but I have no reservations representing it as one of the top 3 or 4 Phaetons available for purchase in the US. It's tough to find a driven pre-owned vehicle that is this well cared for & clean. It is finished in Reflex Silver met. over Anthracite leather, has a 6-spd. automatic trans and has 51,900 original miles. It will be very tough to price shop this Phaeton or compare it with anything else because of the mileage, rarity and condition. Don't miss your chance to buy this fabulous auto for 75% off of new MSRP. Bid with confidence - we have been a member of eBay since November 1998 and we have a 100% feedback rating!! We do have a complete collection of photographs that document every aspect of this vehicle, so please request them! And be sure to mail us if you have any questions! Please also keep in mind that this vehicle is being advertised via other retail venues, so we reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time and without notice. God bless and good luck in bidding! Additional Details: (VIN: WVWAH63D448006938), reflex silver met. / anthracite leather, 51,900 miles, electronically controlled 5-speed ZF 5HP24A tiptronic automatic trans, built 05/2003, in-service date of 09/22/2004 with 351 miles, sold new in Pompano Beach, FL, longitudinally mounted aliminium 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 Serve- tronic 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: 19" lightweight Borbet rims, front & rear parking assist, trunk closer, front and rear heated & a/c seats, heated steering wheel, rear passenger climate control, tire pressure monitoring, 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 & 6CD changer, full color touchscreen CD-based NAV), 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 consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel), ext. temp gauge and clock, digital display for odometer 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 resettable 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), quad-tipped chrome exhaust, 23.8 gallon fuel tank, EPA mileage estimates: (12 mpg city / 19 mpg highway), 5,400 lbs. curb weight, 19" Borbet aluminium rims, brand new Continental ContiProContact tires including the spare tire (255/40-19) 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. 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, approximately 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 & complete service incl. new tire pressure monitors, all recalls and services performed, no known or detectable paintwork, leather and carpeting excellent, no evidence of being smoked in, aftermarket warranty and financing options available, one of the nicest examples of a VW Phaeton on the market, new MSRP of approx. $102,000.00. A photo tour of the all-glass VW Phaeton factory can be found here. New Car Review: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12DRIVING 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, 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 *This vehicle is located in Southern Indiana - more information or photographs are available upon on request. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the description of this vehicle, 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 always possible to pick-up on every minor detail or flaw. Please keep expectations realistic as this is a pre-owned vehicle, and I have personally found blemishes on brand new un-driven 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.