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2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Reviews

Below you’ll find our collection of reviews and road tests for the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton written by our very own experts, NCTD, or our partners. Each review contains expert opinions and analysis of the driving experience, price, equipment, and more ...     read more
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Volkswagen Phaeton Reviews

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 Review Photo 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8
Volkswagen's Phaeton is a luxury car for people who prefer to wear their designer labels on the inside of their clothing.

If you can afford a hand-built luxury car but don&#... click here to read more

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 - Long-Term Update
That Special FeelingThis is the first time I've tried writing an article from a vehicle's back seat, (stop chuckling). I'm telling you this because it's Phaeton's backseat. This se... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Long Term Update
Rob Hallstrom carries the keys to our 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton this month and totes some certified Mercedes-Benz fans; read about their impressions.... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Long-Term Update: Part 6
Another staffer gets some seat time in our 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton and gives his impression.... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Long Term Test Update
We've logged 11,208 miles in our 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. Find out the details of how it's been treating us.... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo Volkswagen Phaeton V8
Engineering Editor, Jay Chen, talks about his 6 months of experience with Volkswagen Phaeton cars.... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo Volkswagen Phaeton V8 Long Term Test Update
Senior Editor, Karl Funke, discusses his time in our 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Long-Term test car.... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Long Term Test Introduction
From our long-term tester responses, the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton has impressed more than a few with this gorgeous piece of machinery. I know, because I'm one of them.... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Four Seasons Test
Irreparable. A good word for a bad condition, one that seemingly applies both to the electrical system of our Four Seasons Volkswagen Phaeton and to the reputation of Ferdinand Pic... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 - Long-Term Update
I am the antithesis of the jaded automotive journalist used to driving new or long-term cars on a regular basis. I feel like a kid in a candy store each and every time an opportuni... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton - Long-term Update
When the digital odometer in our long-term Phaeton recently hit 10,000 miles, I just happened to glance down at the precise moment. I smiled at the coincidence. A second later and ... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 - Long-Term Update
Driving the Phaeton around surface streets in Southern California has made something clear to me: It's too good for surface streets in Southern California. Even the freeways around... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 - Long-Term Intro
A VW dealer print campaign for the Phaeton asks, "What have we been smoking?" I can just imagine Dr. Piech and crew sitting around a giant hookah pipe listening to Morcheeba while ... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo People: Bernd Pischetsrieder
Although the Volkswagen Group's man in charge comes off as cultured and reserved, he has a lot to say, and he's not afraid to say it.... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo Class Action: Premium Luxury Sedan Comparison
Audi A8L vs BMW 745i vs Jaguar Vanden Plas vs Lexus LS 430 vs Mercedes-Benz S430 vs Volkswagen Phaeton... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo Grand Prix - Volkswagen Phaeton W12
And speaking of cost, we've known people with acres of VWs which are worth less than this 12-cylinder luxo-bahnrenner: $105,705 for VW's rolling apartment, though if you keep the o... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo First Test: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12
Driving the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12 earns you the right to hang out with the BMW 760Li crowd, but most luxury buyers will be satisfied with the A8 L V-8.... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo First Test: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12
Driving the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12 earns you the right to hang out with the BMW 760Li crowd, but most luxury buyers will be satisfied with the A8 L V-8.... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo 2004 Car of the Year Testing
How dare we compare the Pontiac GTO, BMW 5 Series, Acura TL and TSX, Nissan Quest and Toyota Sienna minivans, the premium-luxury Jaguar XJ8, Audi A8 L, and Volkswagen Phaeton, Chev... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo 2004 Car of the Year Specifications
Photos and specifications on all the cars considered for the 2004 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award.... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo First Look: Volkswagen Phaeton, Touareg, Passat W8
These vehicles offer insight into Volkswagen's future... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo First Look: Volkswagen Phaeton, Touareg, Passat W8
These vehicles offer insight into Volkswagen's future... click here to read more
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Base Review Photo Volkswagen Phaeton:Phenom Or Folly? - Ed's Column
Geneva-You don't expect to see sweat-beaded brows in Switzerland early in March, but inside a tent specially erected for the launch of Volkswagen's Phaeton, the perspiration was fl... click here to read more
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