Volkswagen Phaeton cars for sale in Arizona

Volkswagen : Phaeton W12 2004 volkswagen phaeton w 12 sedan 4 door 6.0 l

$21,990

Scottsdale, Arizona

And the time has come to finally part with my baby, and as sad as I am to see it go, I know that someone will be able to appreciate it as much as I had.Great collector car,or great for someone who can appreciate what this car stands for.The "BEAST" VW PHAETON Black over tan leather interior will surprise you so much and if someone took the VW emblem away you'd swear that your looking/driving a Bentley.The car was bought new in 2004 in Scottsdale Arizona and has spent its whole life here in the desert.Always maintained,always babied as you can tell from the photos.These car's are unbreakable and the reviews are 9.4 out of 10. The only complain is the air suspension, which we had done on it around 35,000 miles.Always garaged, washed and waxed monthly, this car still looks new. A little research about this engine and you'll realize that this engine is unbreakable. At only 71,000 miles on the odometer you know that there is plenty more to come.Clean clear title in hand ready for a new home. I will gladly meet you at a dealership for an inspection/test drive.No joy rides, no gimmicks, this car is for someone who can truly appreciate it's beauty and splendor.For those of you asking why I'm selling it for above kbb listed value please don't bother because your question won't be answered, if you're looking for kbb values then buy a Jetta or a Passat.This is a rare VW PHAETON W12 BLACK/TAN FULLY LOADED AND "EXTREMELY RARE"Only 2 owners and the previous owner is a friend, so I've known this car since day one.Reason for selling it is because my family is growing and we need a bigger car.Please read bellow for a very detailed description of the vehicle including all specs power, mpg interior features etc, plus an expert review.CALL OR TEXT@ 3126782607Specifications:LENGTH 16ft 11.7inWIDTH 6ft 2.9inHEIGHT 4ft 9.1inGROUND CLEARANCE 0ft 5inExterior MeasurementsWIDTH6 ft. 2.9 in. (74.9 in.)HEIGHT4 ft. 9.1 in. (57.1 in.)LENGTH16 ft. 11.7 in. (203.7 in.)GROUND CLEARANCE0 ft. 5 in. (5 in.)FRONT TRACK5 ft. 4.1 in. (64.1 in.)REAR TRACK5 ft. 3.5 in. (63.5 in.)WHEEL BASE9 ft. 10.1 in. (118.1 in.)Interior Measurements:FRONT HEAD ROOM 37.2 in.FRONT LEG ROOM 41.7 in.FRONT SHOULDER ROOM 59.6 in.REAR HEAD ROOM 38.1 in.REAR LEG ROOM 43.1 in.REAR SHOULDER ROOM 57.8 in.Fuel:ENGINE TYPE GasFUEL TYPE Premium unleaded (recommended)FUEL TANK CAPACITY 23.8 gal.RANGE IN MILES (CTY/HWY) 261.8/404.6 mi.EPA MILEAGE EST. (CTY/HWY) 11/17 mpgWeights and Capacities:EPA INTERIOR VOLUME 121.0 cu.ft.GROSS WEIGHT 6367 lbs.DRAG COEFFICIENT .31 CdCURB WEIGHT 5399 lbs.CARGO CAPACITY, ALL SEATS IN PLACE 13.0 cu.ft.MAXIMUM CARGO CAPACITY 13.0 cu.ft.DriveTrain:DRIVE TYPE All wheel driveTRANSMISSION 5-speed shiftable automaticEngine & Performance:BASE ENGINE SIZE 6.0 LCAM TYPE Double overhead cam (DOHC)CYLINDERS W12VALVES 48VALVE TIMING VariableTORQUE 406 ft-lbs. @ 3250 rpmHORSEPOWER 420 hp @ 6000 rpmTURNING CIRCLE 39.4 ft.Suspension:Multi-link front suspensionDouble wishbone rear suspensionFour-wheel independent suspensionInterior Features:Front SeatsMassagingMulti-level heating passenger seat16 -way power passenger seat18 -way power driver seatPassenger seat with power adjustable lumbar supportMulti-level heating driver seatDriver seat with power adjustable lumbar supportHeight adjustable driver seatHeight adjustable passenger seatLeatherBucket front seatsRear SeatsFolding with storage and pass-thru center armrestRear ventilation ducts with fan controlPower FeaturesRemote keyless power door locksReverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reversePower mirrorsHeated mirrors4 one-touch power windowsRemote window operationInstrumentationClockTachometerTrip computerExternal temperature displayLow fuel level warningConvenienceCruise controlFront and rear cupholdersFront and rear door pocketsFirst aid kitOverhead console with storageRemote trunk releaseRetained accessory powerFront seatback storageSpeed-proportional power steeringUniversal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)Tilt and telescopic steering wheelAudio and cruise controls on steering wheelComfortInterior air filtrationFour zone climate controlTrunk lightLeather and wood trim on center consoleWood trim on dashLeather and wood trim on doorsFront and rear reading lightsLeather and wood trim on shift knobLeather steering wheelRear floor matsHeated steering wheelTurn signal in mirrorsElectrochromatic inside rearview mirrorDual illuminating vanity mirrorsMemorized settingsMemorized settings for 3 driversMemorized settings 1Memorized includes rear view mirrorMemorized settings includes steering wheelIn Car EntertainmentDiversity antenna13 total speakers270 watts stereo outputAM/FM in glove compartment-CD , CD-controller stereoSpeed sensitive volume control1 subwoofer(s)Multi-CD located in glove compartmentRadio data systemTelematicsNavigation with voice activation navigation systemExterior Features:Roof and GlassVariable intermittent rain sensing wipersRear defoggerPower rear sunshadeManual sunshades for rear side windowsPower glass sunroofTires and WheelsAlloy wheels18 x 8.5 in. wheelsAlloy spare wheel255/45R H tiresAll season tiresInside mounted spare tireFullsize matching spare tireTowing and HaulingCargo tie downsSafety Features4-wheel ABSFront and rear head airbagsDual front and dual rear side-mounted airbagsChild seat anchorsRemote anti-theft alarm systemEmergency braking assistFront and rear ventilated disc brakesRear door child safety locksDaytime running lightsEngine immobilizerFront fog/driving lightsHigh pressure washers headlampsAuto delay off headlampsDusk sensing headlampsXenon high intensity discharge headlamp2 front headrests3 rear headrestsRear center 3-point beltFront and rear seatbelt pretensionersTurn signal mirrorsStability controlTraction controlElectronic brakeforce distributionEmergency interior trunk releaseRear multi-adjustable headrestsSelf-leveling headlightsTire pressure monitoringHere is what Edmunds had to say about this car when they reviewed back in 2004, it's a long article but it worth reading, you can also find the same article at their website.View Road Test SpecsPublished: 05/19/2004 - by Ed Hellwig, Executive EditorWhile there have been numerous car companies in the past that had the desire to enter the rarefied air of the ultraluxury segment, few have had the credentials that VW can boast. Volkswagen knows what luxury is about and how to build it, but is the Phaeton the true manifestation of these vast resources or merely a half-hearted attempt to prove that it can do more than just build Beetles?Sitting behind the wheel of the top-of-the-line W12 model, you would be hard-pressed to cite any reason why the Phaeton isn't as overtly decadent as its competitors. From the elegant gauges to the perfectly polished wood trim, this is a car that oozes class from every seam and stitch. And it should, considering its six-figure price tag, one that puts it into an exclusive but hardly vacant class of premium luxury sedans. The peculiar "W12" name of the top-shelf Phaeton comes from its unusual engine design. Unlike a typical V12 that places its cylinders in one neat V-shaped row, the Phaeton's power plant meshes together two V6 engines in such a way that it resembles a shape more like a "W." The result is a more compact overall size despite the engine's substantial 6.0 liters of displacement.Developing 420 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, the Phaeton's W12 delivers the kind of irresistible force necessary to get the nearly 5,400-pound sedan up to speed in a hurry. Our test numbers indicated that its quickest sprint from zero to 60 mph took just 6.4 seconds, a respectable number for any sedan let alone one that weighs as much as the Phaeton. Like most 12-cylinder engines, the W12 produces its enormous thrust in a graceful and muted manner that belies its prodigious output. It's not the kind of engine that you lay into just to hear the exhaust roar and watch the gauges swing, but it's always there with plenty of torque on tap to give the Phaeton a feeling of quickness that can be equally amusing.Assuring that all of the available power gets to the ground in an efficient manner is a standard 4Motion all-wheel-drive system coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission. In dry conditions, the 4Motion system splits the power equally between the front and rear wheels, but if it detects any loss of traction, it can reroute power to the wheels that still have grip. The Phaeton's five-speed automatic is a traditional gearbox that also offers a manual shift gate should you care to select the gears yourself.Unlike some all-wheel-drive systems that tend to bind up when turning on dry surfaces, Volkswagen has refined 4Motion to the point of complete obscurity. Get into some slippery conditions and it will no doubt come to the rescue, but during most normal driving conditions, you hardly know it's there. Unfortunately, such a discreet presence is not maintained by the automatic transmission, as it's often conspicuously derelict in its duties. All too often a punch of the accelerator is greeted with confusion from the transmission as it struggles to find the right gear. Even with the near limitless torque from the 12-cylinder engine, the Phaeton can feel clumsy at times due to the transmission's inability to make up its mind in a timely fashion.You would think that any clumsiness would result from the vehicle's massive size and substantial weight, but the Phaeton's sophisticated suspension setup is able to keep the big sedan well in check when you toss it around a bend. Adjustable to one of four settings, the adaptive air suspension goes from pillow soft to noticeably firm in an instant. At its softest, the Phaeton glides along with the kind of unflappable stability you would expect in an autobahn-bred luxury sedan. Cranked up to maximum firmness, the suspension delivers a more direct feel for the road below, although calling it harsh would be an overstatement.As adaptable as the suspension is, however, there's no denying that the Phaeton prefers a more sedentary lifestyle than one filled with back road shortcuts. It may be predictable and stable, but it never shakes the elephant-on-a-toothpick feel that keeps it from coming across as nimble. Part of the problem is the steering as it tends to feel a bit feathery even when you're going hard, but the undeniable chief culprit is weight. With well over two and a half tons to throw around, the Phaeton has a tough time duplicating the dexterity of its rivals, most of which weigh 600-1,000 pounds less. Fortunately, the Phaeton's brakes feel well up to the task of dragging the hulking mass to a stop, as the sedan was able to stop from 60 mph in a respectable 130 feet.The Phaeton's poor imitation of a sport sedan shouldn't come as much of a surprise. It may have an exotic engine, all-wheel drive and a computer-controlled suspension, but its ultimate goal is sumptuous luxury, not overwhelming athleticism. Nowhere is that objective more apparent than within the confines of the Phaeton's lavish interior, as no expense was spared in its attempt to compete with the finest sedans in the world.Given the fact that Volkswagen's entry-level cars have a reputation for upscale cabin designs, the Phaeton's plush interior is almost a given. Unlike some of its competitors, the Phaeton's cabin manages to offer all the latest electronic features without resorting to an overly complex or distracting design. The classically styled gauges look proper for a car in this class, while the rest of the dashboard remains relatively free from clutter. The center stack control center has its share of gadgets, but once you become familiar with its topography, the controls seem logically arranged.While both Phaeton models come standard with an 18-way power-adjustable driver seat and a 16-way adjustable front-passenger seat, the W12 one-ups the base model with driver and front-passenger seats that also include multilevel ventilation and massage functions. Each of the sculpted rear seats can be equipped with similar climate control functions, but their range of adjustment is limited to a 10-way system. Further comfort is provided through a four-zone climate control system that allows varying degrees of temperature for each of the four seating positions. Despite a wheelbase that's several inches shorter than a Mercedes S-Class, the Phaeton offers more legroom front and rear than both its Mercedes and BMW rivals.You don't have to compare the numbers to get a sense of the Phaeton's spacious accommodations. Even with the driver seat adjusted for an over-six-foot pilot, the rear seat still yields more than enough room for a tall passenger to stretch out comfortably. Up front, the nearly infinite array of adjustments for the front seats makes getting comfortable a simple matter of taking the time to find just the right setting and then saving it into one of the three memory presets. Visibility is good in nearly all directions, although the slim rear window cuts down on rearward visibility somewhat. Optional front and rear parking sensors assure worry-free parallel parking.The Phaeton's cabin displays flawless build quality and materials indicative of its price. Pushing and tugging on the various dash and door panels reveals construction so solid you would need a well-placed crowbar to budge them. The standard walnut wood trim has perfectly matched grains and a rich finish that adds some polish to the interior without looking overdone. For those who prefer a more personalized look, Volkswagen offers three additional choices of wood trim and five different interior colors.Other than choosing your preferred interior colors and trim, there are few options as the standard features list is extensive. In addition to the previously mentioned items, the Phaeton also comes standard with a 270-watt audio system, OnStar emergency assistance, xenon headlights, rear sunshades and a CD-based navigation system among others. It's an impressive list, but the Phaeton is missing a few key features that its competitors have already embraced, such as adaptive cruise control, an up-to-date DVD-based navigation system and a keyless ignition system. If you have to have the latest gadgets, the Phaeton will disappoint.The absence of perfection extends to the execution of the interior as well, as there are some elements that prove annoyingly out of place. Although the vast majority of the hardware looks and feels top-notch, a few choice control buttons feel flimsy and look less than substantial. The window switches for the driver are buried so far down in the door that even the tallest drivers are left stretching to work them. The shifter handle also showed signs of looseness that was hardly pleasing, given its role as the most direct link between driver and drivetrain. The motorized vent covers are a neat trick, but should a fuse blow on a hot day with the covers in place, the novelty of the system will wear off quickly.Dissecting the Phaeton's minor flaws may seem like a concerted attempt to discredit its luxury pedigree, but when it comes to cars of the Phaeton's caliber, nitpicking is pretty much all that's left to do. Like every other $100,000 luxo-cruiser on the market, the Phaeton W12 delivers heaping amounts of power, faultless construction and enough luxury amenities to keep four passengers content even on the longest of trips. There's a reason it costs as much as it does, and those with the means to buy it aren't likely to be disappointed.But the question remains: Why buy the Phaeton and its Volkswagen baggage when you could get one of its equally competent and more prestigious rivals for roughly the same price? Rational reasons are few and far between. The Phaeton doesn't offer anything that the others don't and its slightly lower price has little relevance in six-digit territory. Then there's the question of its future. If Volkswagen decides not to build a second-generation Phaeton -- a thoroughly feasible, some say probable, proposition -- owners of this car will be left holding the keys to a very expensive experiment. If that's a risk you're willing to take, the Phaeton will most likely reward you with many years of faithful service. If it's not, buy one of its rivals instead -- you won't be missing out on much.Stereo EvaluationSystem Score: 9.0Components: The W12 comes standard with a 12-speaker, 270-watt audio system with Digital Sound Processing (DSP), dynamic sound compression and a glovebox-mounted six-disc CD changer. The main bank of controls is placed at the lowest point of the center stack, but soft buttons on each side of the display screen are also used to perform various functions depending on the screen selection. The speaker setup consists of separate tweeter and midrange speakers in each of the four doors, two midbass drivers in the rear deck, a center channel speaker in the dash and a concealed subwoofer.Performance: Although there are seven DSP settings, we performed our usual routine with the settings manually set to flat across the board. Even so, this system performed flawlessly, recreating our favorite solo vocals and current power rock hits with the kind of clarity that you only get with systems of this caliber. It doesn't boast the kind of power of similar competing systems, but we never managed to find the point where it ran out of juice. Vocal clarity was exceptional, with multiple bass tracks creating the only hint of a problem keeping up. Audiophiles might be able to find faults in this system, but in our minds, it's right up there with the best.Best Feature: Outstanding clarity at nearly any volume.Worst Feature: Decentralized control layout sometimes leaves you wondering where the right buttons are hiding.Conclusion: About what you would expect in a $100,000 car. -- Ed Hellwig

Trim W12 Sedan 4 Door