Volkswagen Phaeton (2003 - 2015) 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION (233ps) 4d Auto (5 seat) (2008/08) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
who is this idiot who purchassed a vw phaeton
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
wondering when they are going to see it again
Would you buy this car again and why?
not a chance in hell
What are you likely to buy next?
Audi A8 or Mercedes s Class
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£30,800
When did you buy the car?
March 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
yes vehicle was reduced by £18,000
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
my vehicle is on a 59 plate,supposed to be top of range vw, reliable,executive car.their flagship
What was the dealer like?
good
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
great when not breaking down
What's it like to park?
no problem, most vw dealerships have a large car parking area where the AA can off load it from the back of the recovery vehicle
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
yes,car has broken down 5 times in the last 6 months, keeping me off the road for approx 5 weeks. jan 2011 water pump feb power steering pump/oil leaks april power steering pump/oil leaks, then argument between two franchaise vw dealers about who was responsible for poor workmanship and who was going to foot the repair bill. june blown hose on turbo june seized pulley/drive belt on engine which fell off. Coolant leak may
What's most practical about your car?
having it under warranty, spends more time with vw than I have it
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
praying that it doesnt break down
