2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Sedan

6.o liter, 420 horsepower, 48 valve W12 engine

Automatic

WVWAH63D648007766

Clear

Gasoline

The Volkswagen Phaeton is a full-size luxury sedan/saloon manufactured by German automaker Volkswagen, and described as their "premium class" vehicle. The Phaeton is a fantastic buy in the used car market. You get so, so much for the money. Car was recently smogged in California to process current registration, so no need for another smog. One of only 482 imported into the United States! It features a 48-valve 12-cylinder engine, and air suspension. This VW shares its platform with the Bentley Continental GT. And the 6.0-liter W-12-essentially two narrow-angle V-6s attached to a common crankcase at 72 degrees-delivers its 420 horses with electric-motor-like smoothness. Super smooth and quiet. The road manners are second to none. The car is glued to the road, the ride is comfortable and there is always plenty of smooth power. The interior is quite as can be, and the wood and dash with the "indirect" climate system is fantastic. The Phaeton doesn’t have a lot of chrome, flares, or furrows. It has no scoops, ports, or vents. Its fenders and pillars are bare of any badging. It is, in a word, understated. Simple, clean lines are what make the Phaeton so elegant. It comes with four-zone climate control, a dehumidifier, carpeted footrests, and rear and side sun shades. It is fitted with the Comfort and Cold Weather Package, so each of the multi-way power seats can individually heat, cool, and massage. You’d expect such a big, powerful car to come with big, powerful brakes. And it does. Brakes are responsive, and bring the car to a quick but comfortable stop with virtually no pitch or body roll. In the Phaeton, you’re quite literally riding on air, thanks to its over-engineered, adjustable air suspension. Bumps, dips, and potholes go largely unnoticed in Comfort mode, which is the only one of the Phaeton’s four damper modes I ever bother selecting. Sport mode does stiffen the suspension for a more spirited driving experience. The Phaeton’s best performance feature is its 4Motion permanent all-wheel-drive system. In dry conditions, power is distributed evenly to the front and rear wheels, and a loss of traction redistributes power where it is needed.For comfort, there’s the aforementioned seat heaters, coolers, massagers, and lumbar support. Rear-seat passengers have their own screen display for climate control settings. The rear sunshade rises and retracts at the push of a button. A mini LED flashlight can be charged via the cigarette lighter. Using the buttons surrounding the dashboard screen, you can adjust the four temperature zones, fan speed, and audio settings. The “TRIPDATA” button shows you a bevy of information pertinent to your present journey, including average fuel consumption, distance traveled, and miles to empty. Ride height and suspension settings are controlled via two buttons to the right of the shifter. The coolest toys in the Phaeton (by far) are the three-sliding vent covers. These wooden panels magically slide open when the car is started to reveal the dashboard air vents. When the car is shut off, they return to their closed positions. They’ll also open or close individually or separately depending on how you change the fan settings. First-time passengers always react to this, sometimes with squeals of glee. The audio system in this car is freaking fantastic. It’s a 270-watt system with 12 speakers, a 12-channel amplifier, sub-woofer, Digital Sound Processing (DSP), and dynamic sound compression. No matter where you sit in the car, you’re enveloped in a cocoon of eargasmic resonance. Internet searches reveal that current owners who love their Phaeton W12s previously owned: Mercedes-Benz S500s, V-12 Mercedes-Benz, and BMW M5s. It’s workmanship and attention to detail is better than Lexus, or S- Class.The car is a 2004, so it does show wear, but overall looks and performs amazingly. The passenger-side windshield wiper motor needs to replaced. The only other thing I know is that a low beam and a a high beam. I will include all new low and high beams with the car. It has some scratches pictured under where it says 6.0 and there are some small nicks and scratches on the car (it is 14 years old). There is one small spot where the paint is peeling which is on the driver side front door, see the picture. Comes with 3 keys (1 is a valet so there is no truck release on it. Overall this a is a lot of car for the money. Heated steering wheel, heated mirrors, heated seats (cold weather package whcih also includes a ski bag and an access hole in the back for the skis to go through. Trunk control opens and closes at the push of a button, air ride suspension is adjustable, windo shades, HID low beams, and a driver side window vent for defrosting the side mirror. Being sold by a private party, not a dealer. I don't have a long history with this vehicle, my Dad bought it two years ago after selling his 1968 912 Targa Porsche. He loved the power, the speed, how it hugged the road and all the accessories. He passed away last year, so I'm selling it as part of his estate. Whoever wins will be getting a lot of car for the money. You can apply for financing at the eBay Motors Financing Center (https://pages.motors.ebay.com/buy/financing-center/) or on the Financing tab before they place a bid or offer to buy your vehicle. Buyer is responsible to make and pay any cost associated with pickup or shipping arrangements. eBay Motors offers a variety of shipping options here: https://pages.motors.ebay.com/buy/shipping/index.html