Used Volkswagen Phaeton (2003 - 2015) Review Review by David Ross on 09 Jan 2007 Last Updated: 22 Jun 2011 3.5 Volkswagen's first real attempt at a true luxury car is technically brilliant. The Phaeton comes packed with technology, is incredibly refined and there are some great engines available too, including impressively powerful TDI units. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Great long distance comfort, masses of rear passenger space, outstanding diesel engines Expensive for a Volkswagen, complicated interior on early models, lacks image of more illustrious luxury cars New price range: £42,457 - £80,285 Used price range: £998 - £14,991 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Volkswagen's first real attempt at a true luxury car is technically brilliant. The Phaeton comes packed with technology, is incredibly refined and there are some great engines available too, including impressively powerful TDI units. It's not the most striking of designs - in fact it is fairly anonymous and guaranteed not to attract attention - ideal if you want to travel incognito.There's masses of passenger space while a long wheelbase version is available for even more room. It's an expensive buy if new, particularly for a Volkswagen, which means it's never been particularly popular in the UK. Depreciation is steep - especially on the entry-level 3.2-litre - which means it's a great used buy and more affordable than you may think.It was given a mild facelift in September 2007 that included subtle exterior tweaks and a more modern cabin design. More changes took place in January 2009 including a new touchscreen satellite navigation and climate control system. Parkers Ratings Overall 3.5 out of 5 Performance 4 out of 5 Handling 3 out of 5 Comfort 4.5 out of 5 Practicality 4 out of 5 Behind the wheel 3.5 out of 5 Safety 4 out of 5 Reliability 4 out of 5 Running costs 1.5 out of 5 Green credentials 1 out of 5 Buying used 4 out of 5 Selling 2.5 out of 5 Equipment 4 out of 5 What owners say... “ Boot - huge space and the electronic opening and shutting is a godsend! ” 5 out of 5 Adam Janab , 10 Sep 2014 ... read more “ For a large car it hides it's size well. Having memory seats programmed to the key remote is also a God send. ” 4 out of 5 David Wheeler , 11 Sep 2013 ... read more “ It is smooth, powerful, utterly comfortable (the seats won prizes from the German orthpedists),mquiet, exquisitely appointed and constructed, everyone who sees it loves it. A far superior car to... ” 5 out of 5 Kingsley Flint , 26 Jun 2013 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps View 10 used Volkswagen Phaeton Saloons for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 10 owners' reviews Tweet Other Volkswagen reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance Best deals on Volkswagen Phaeton Saloons Used Volkswagen Phaeton 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION (245bhp) LWB 4d Auto (2015/15) Price £8,300 Save £545 Auto Investments UK Ltd
“ Boot - huge space and the electronic opening and shutting is a godsend! ” 5 out of 5 Adam Janab , 10 Sep 2014 ... read more
“ For a large car it hides it's size well. Having memory seats programmed to the key remote is also a God send. ” 4 out of 5 David Wheeler , 11 Sep 2013 ... read more
“ It is smooth, powerful, utterly comfortable (the seats won prizes from the German orthpedists),mquiet, exquisitely appointed and constructed, everyone who sees it loves it. A far superior car to... ” 5 out of 5 Kingsley Flint , 26 Jun 2013 ... read more
Used Volkswagen Phaeton 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION (245bhp) LWB 4d Auto (2015/15) Price £8,300 Save £545 Auto Investments UK Ltd