Package deal 2 phaetons for $3000? NMNA, but wish they were
https://catskills.craigslist.org/cto/d/grand-gorge-vw-phaeton-2004-v8/7653083335.html
Package deal 2 phaetons for $3000? NMNA, but wish they were
https://catskills.craigslist.org/cto/d/grand-gorge-vw-phaeton-2004-v8/7653083335.html
This has dan0 written all over it.
Electrical issues you say? How terrible! Anyway.....
Slippery said:This has dan0 written all over it.
That is correct.
I've always wanted a Phaeton but there are never any for sale near me
You know you can just buy the hinges without the car, right?
In reply to Trent :
But I like buying cars for one or two parts only.
In reply to Trent :
Those are some nicely made hinges!
Not all Phaetons had those hinges, they were part of a specific option package.
So buy two Phaetons then possibly buy more trunk hinges.
Pete. (l33t FS) said:Not all Phaetons had those hinges, they were part of a specific option package.
Impressive both that you know this, and that VW actually made fancy hinges part of an option package!
I always liked the styling of all the VW/Audis of this era.
In reply to XLR99 (Forum Supporter) :
I read an article written by someone who used to own not one, but two Phaetons. At the same time.
The autocross pics were hilarious
It's the taped-on plastic bag over the sunroof that sells this one...
I guess they all come with parts cars - here's another pair in Maryland, same price.
Damn...
I had forgotten the Campagnolo hinges were a thing, this thread reminds me, I post a link, a day later I click the link and buy them.
That is some pretty sly enabling right there.
They will in no way work for my build. I kinda don't care.
I was a Volkswagen Tech when they came out and went to the training school for these. The teachers were trying to sell us on Volkswagens upmarket aspirations, they didn't like that most of the room thought it would be a giant mistake.
I have always liked these. HOWEVER, it seems that it is a smarter play to buy a an A8 or S class of similar vintage. That is painful to say out loud.
The actual smart play is a Lexus, of course.
Phaeton [PAYuhTON] german - verb - A device created to remove currency from all aspect of one's life. "I was going to pay for food and rent this week but phaeton"
In reply to Trent :
You autoenabled.
eurotechms said:I was a Volkswagen Tech when they came out and went to the training school for these. The teachers were trying to sell us on Volkswagens upmarket aspirations, they didn't like that most of the room thought it would be a giant mistake.
But think of all the sales they might lure away from Audi!
singleslammer said:I have always liked these. HOWEVER, it seems that it is a smarter play to buy a an A8 or S class of similar vintage. That is painful to say out loud.
The actual smart play is a Lexus, of course.
That is the key, it IS an A8, wrought in steel.
They are all related, but the closest relative is the Bentley Continental to the point where people have attempted Bentley conversions.....
I have always like these cars, seemed like a really cool idea at the time. Not surprised that VW owners were not willing to do all the maintenance required on a high end vehicle and not surprised that so many of them are now $3,000 used problems. The W12 is so cool. I also wanted a W8 Passat back in the day, remember drooling over one in the showroom back in 2004. Glad I just kept my A4 Audi as that 1.8 turbo was a great engine!
In reply to Pete. (l33t FS) :
I get that but it seems that the Audi's have a lot better chance of being cared for.
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