2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

W12 Sedan

12 - Cyl.

Automatic

WVWAH63D048006659

Clear

Gasoline

The Volkswagen Phaeton is a luxury car for people who prefer to wear their designer labels on the inside of their clothing. Original MSRP was $105,205 It is by far the best luxury vehicle on U.S. roads today. The top-of-line 6.0 liter W12 engine registers a remarkable 420 hp at 6,000 rpm and 406 pound-feet of torque at 3,250 rpm is, in essence, two VR6 engine blocks on a common crankcase. Volkswagen estimates the W12 accelerates from 0-to-60 in a scant 5.9 seconds, but many roadtests (see below for one) clock it at 5.5 seconds. Meanwhile, thanks to double-pane windows, triple door seals and various other sound deadening techniques, the cabin of the Phaeton is whisper quiet even at all speeds. In addition, the Phaeton W12 comes with a lavish interior, as no expense was spared in Volkswagen's attempt to compete with the finest sedans in the world. The Phaeton's cabin displays flawless build quality and materials indicative of its luxury price. Pushing and tugging on the various dash and door panels reveals construction so solid you would need a well-placed crowbar to budge them. The standard walnut wood trim has perfectly matched grains and a rich finish that adds some polish to the interior without looking overdone. Think of it as the automotive equivalent of a private luxury jet. Specifics- - 59,075 miles - Appassionata Blue Heliochrome (gorgeous and VERY rare) - Sonnenbeige Sensitive Leather Interior - Solid Walnut wood trim EVERYWHERE - W12 12 Cylinder Engine with 420 HP and 406 Pound/Ft of torque - Loaded to the hilt with all options including: - Navigation System- Power everything (Windows, seats, lumbar, steering wheel, rear shade, headrests, sunroof shade etc.)- Heated and Ventilated/Cooled seats with massage (Front & Rear)- Heated Steering wheel- 4 zone heating/cooling controls (including separate controls in rear)- Memory for seats/mirrors etc.- Front and Rear parking sensors- Keyless access (Open and lock doors and trunk simply by having key in your pocket and touching the door handle)- Motorized wood vent covers- All Wheel Drive - GREAT in snow!- Automatic Xenon headlights with spray cleaners- Power sunroof- Air Suspension with adjustable ride height and suspension settings (Comfort, Sport etc.)- Rain-sensing windshield wipers- 6 disk CD changer in glovebox- Incredible DSP Sound system with surround sound- Sunshades on rear side windows plus power sunshade on rear windshield- Motorized trunk with ski-bag passthrough- Fully transferable extended warranty good until 12/26/2010 or 85,000 miles. ($100 deductible) -Plan is the EasyCare “TotalCare” and covers just about everything except wear and tear items.- New TPMS sensors in all four wheels- Four Goodyear Eagle F1 All-Season tires have only 11,000 miles on them.- Rear brakes were replaced less than 8,000 miles ago.- All service performed at a VW dealer with an authorized Phaeton technician.- Much more! I’ve owned this car since 12/06 and it’s been very well taken care of. It is an extremely rare color combo – I’d be willing to bet that there were fewer than 10 W12's sold in North America in this color. When VW introduce the Phaeton in 2004, they had a special line of 330 "Premiere Edition" W12s that were sold at a hefty discount (Only $88,000) all exactly the same - Black with tan. Therefore, to get one in any other color, the car had to be ordered at full price ($100k+) and that is why most of the used W12s you find are black - and why this car is so special with it's super rare and stunning Appassionata Blue Heliochrome paint. The car has a few very minor nicks and scratches that you would expect from a 2004 car - but I don’t think you’ll find one that's cleaner or in better condition. The interior is pristine - looks new. Car is located in Syracuse, NY (13203) See Jeremy Clarkson's review of the Phaeton on BBC's "Top Gear": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm2swohEtYM "RoadFly" Review http://www.roadfly.com/magazine/16/vw_phaeton.1.html