Is the 2004 VW Phaeton a good car?
The car is comfortable, with ample room inside, especially the back seat area. The air suspension is sublime. This is the car to have on long trips. This car is truly exclusive, as less than 3,500 Phaetons were imported into the US. Thankfully the Phaeton remains in production, and obtaining parts is not a problem. Servicing by VW is a must.
Is the Volkswagen Phaeton air suspension a problem?
The air suspension is sublime. This is the car to have on long trips. This car is truly exclusive, as less than 3,500 Phaetons were imported into the US. Thankfully the Phaeton remains in production, and obtaining parts is not a problem. Servicing by VW is a must. Recommend purchasing an extended warranty.
Why did my VW Phaeton have a flat tire?
The car was in the VW shop for 3 days, mainly waiting for the warranty company (Solace) to provide the new control arms. The TPMS put up a “Flat Tyre” warning due to a nail and a screw in a rear tire. Tire was repaired and the TPMS went back to normal. If the spare tire is not kept fully pumped up, TPMS becomes unhappy.
How many horsepower does a Volkswagen Phaeton W12 have?
The biggest differentiation between a W12-engined Phaeton and its more pedestrian-spec V8 counterpart, aside from the badges, is the quad exhaust tips (eight-cylinder cars had dual tips). The W12 car made 420 horsepower when new, and judging by the mileage and condition of this car, we’d guess it’s still making most of that power today.
What kind of GPS system did Volkswagen Phaeton have?
At the time of its launch, Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Autoweek heaped accolades on the Phaeton—with the exception of the archaic, last generation GPS system. It was strangely out of place given the A8 of the time was using a DVD system with next generation graphics.
What does it mean when a VW battery wont start?
First, you want to find out if the immobilizer is the problem. To do this, turn on the battery in your Volkswagen and see if the immobilizer warning light is flashing on your dash, most likely in your speedometer. It should look like an outline of a car with a key inside it. If it’s flashing, it means the immobilizer’s disconnected from the system.