Volkswagen Phaeton (2003 - 2015) 3.2 V6 4MOTION 4d Auto (5 Seat) (2005/05) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Understated Bentley luxury without the need to advertise it. Let the A8's, S Class, Range Rover Sport drivers roar about being aggressive thugs. The German Phaeton is about being a gentleman - that rare British thing.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all want it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Absolutely. The only luxury car left in the market which has not been hijacked by the celebrities and the plastic people. Long may this continue.
What are you likely to buy next?
Bentley if the new VW Phaeton is - as feared - made inferior to compete with the Audi A6/A8 and the Mercedes E Class.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£6,500
When did you buy the car?
August 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes. Good trade in price on existing car.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Value for money.
What was the dealer like?
Very good.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Superb.
What's it like to park?
Difficult onyl due to it's length but I can happily live with this.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
A few minor things.
What's most practical about your car?
It completely governs the road with a Bentley interior yet no security or theft potential against it hence low insurance.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Noise silencing windows and dampeners.
