2006 Volkswagen Phaeton consumer reviews

Hello I just purchased a 2004 Phaeton v8 six months ago. I love this car. I have to admit, i fixed a bit of interior switches and got a total engine and transmission tune up service at a VW dealership. I love this car. It is so confortable, fast and handles excellent. I purchased it with just under 70,000 miles on it for about $8,500. I was at first reluctant to get it. I am very happy with it now. Did I mention safety? It has multiple air bags in the interior. Double paine glass, quiet and now very reliable. I have put 12,000 miles on it after the vw tune up. No problems at all. I would highly recommend one and am now looking for a 2006 vw phaeton v8. I must say they are getting scarce. People wake up these cars are really nice.

Hello i have now owned my 2006 phaeton for a while now..I love this car...This car can be purchased at a great price and there are low mileage vehicles available. Go purchase one of these..You will love it.

Hello i owned a 2004 phaeton for four years. It was the best care i have ever owned. I am now purchasing a 2006 phaeton and am looking foreward to it and driving..The phaeton is great and the last one 2006 is rare.

This car is so well engineered and years ahead of it's time. From the heated steering wheel and seats to the fully powered open and close trunk on the fob key. Aback seat with separate luxury heated and powered move ment

I purchased a 2006 VW Phaeton in 2016 and have owned for one year. I drooled over this car for years even after VW stopped sales in the USA after the 2006 model. I finally was able to get a low mileage Phaeton in great shape. All I can say is WOW! VW really nailed this one. It's a shame that Americans are so label oriented that we cant enjoy the best car that has ever been made. Because of the VW badge no one really notices-unless they are an avid car person and know what this vehicle is capable of. I only wish I had purchased a new one. Fingers crossed that VW will bring back to the USA. Rumor has it that it is coming back but delayed....stand by. All I can say is if you are thinking about buying one, just do it. You will be happy every time sitting behind the wheel or as a passenger in the hotel room sized back seat. This car and its abilities is truly an amazing piece of machinery. Go get one and don't be afraid. Yes the maintenance cost can be a little much but this car will be good to you for years to come. Did I say "go get one"? Enjoy.

I just bought a 2006 Phaeton from north NJ, which has only 38000 miles. I have put 6000 miles on it now & just schedule the next service. Overall it is the best lux sedan i have ever had. It is quite, fast & versatile. 1) Quite: It has double glass, soft material, thick blacket, powerful engine that keep low RPM. 2) Fast: 4.2 V8 makes it 0~60MPH in 6.5 sec. It is not the super car numbers but much faster than my audi Q7. 3) Versatile: its air suspension could adjust the ridge level. The result is that, phaeton could as comfortable as MB S550 or as sporty as BMW 5 series. It could also raise the body high by 10cm, which is helpful in offroad mud or in winter snow. (have never planned that)

I read many reviews before buying that were consistantly 5 stars saying it was by far the best car they had ever owned, superior to Cadillac, Lexus, BMW etc. I wholeheartedly agree, it is superior to anything I have ever owned or driven. Cadillac xxx would rate 3 stars in comparison and before this thought that was a great car.

To much money. To heavy. Not reliable. Expensive repairs. Overpriced. There are better cars for the money. There is a reason why it did not sell well in the states. In Europe you can get a V10 Turbo Diesel and the V6 Turbo Diesel. At the price range new, the Lexus LS 460 is a superior car. If you own on do not look at getting any money out of it when you sell it.

I have only owned my pre-owned Phaeton for three months. It has a better ride and feel than the BMW, Mercedes, and Chrysler products I have owned. I like the fact that you don't see yourself every day on the road like the other cars I have owned. Unless someone is a VW owner, the car is un-noticed by most people. A comparable luxury car would have cost me double what I paid for the Phaeton.

The V8 has transmission issues and should be avoided unless you like the headaches. The W12 is bulletproof but only gets about 14 mpg around town. You want to get some kind of warranty with any of these cars If you can find a W12 with the four seat configuration...BUY IT; one of the best cars in the world without question.