2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Sedan

6.0L 6000CC W12 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

WVWAH63D248007957

Lemon & Manufacturer Buyback

Gasoline

Volkswagen Phaeton W12 6.0L W12 Sedan 4-Door 6.0 AWD Bentley Engine - No ReserveI just bought it @ auction, but won a Bentley Flying Spur today as well, so I'm selling this! No Reserve! Shipping from Auction site in Van Nuys CA We deliver worldwide! NOTICE: We prefer and accept PAYPAL! Car Driver TEST RESULTS: Standing 1/4-mile: 14.0 sec @ 101 mph With the speed limiter removed, the 6.0 W12 Phaeton can reach a top speed of 201mphENGINE TYPE: DOHC 48-valve W-12, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection Displacement: 366 cu in, 5998cc Power (SAE net): 420 bhp @ 6000 rpm Zero to 60 mph: 5.5 sec Zero to 100 mph: 13.6 sec Zero to 120 mph: 21.0 sec Street start, 5-60 mph: 6.3 sec Braking, 70-0 mph: 173 ft Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.82 g*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 saleNeeds service according to dashboard alert stating "System Fault Workshop!" Good luck with the bidding, any person bidding with less than 10 or negative feedback please e-mail me first. I reserve the right to end auction early.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. Terms and conditions of our auctions. Please take the time to read these conditions. We want you to understand how we do business and we want your buying experience on Ebay to be a positive one. By placing a bid on this auction, you signify that you accept these conditions. If you do not feel you can comply and live up to the responsibility of your bid, please do not bid. * Payment: Buyer Prepays. Payment must be received within 7 days of end of auction. * Method of payment: For our US and Canadian customers only, we accept PayPal. If you are paying with PayPal, we will only ship to your PayPal confirmed address. We will not accept PayPal payments from international customers other than the U.S. and Canada until payment arrangements are agreed upon. * Pickup is free, we can also help arrange shipping worldwide. Good Luck and Good Bidding!! NOTICE: We prefer and accept PAYPAL! Sorry, but failure to make arrangements for full payment within 3 days after an auction ends will result in forfeit and negative feedback. We accept Paypal and reserve the right for funds to clear prior to shipping. If you have excessive Negative Feedback you are prohibited from bidding on this item. No Reserve!