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The Volkswagen Phaeton W12 Was a $120,000 VW Ultra-Luxury Sedan

Doug DeMuro
2024 ж. 14 Мам.
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The Volkswagen Phaeton W12 is one of the craziest Volkswagen models ever -- a 12-cylinder Volkswagen luxury sedan with a $100,000 price tag. Today I'm reviewing the Phaeton to show you why the Volkswagen Phaeton is one of the most interesting cars of our time.
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  • Yes, I am saying "Phaeton" correctly. No, it is not "fay-tin." Yes, it has three syllables. www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phaeton Click that link and there's a little voice that will even sound it out for you. You're welcome ;)

    @DougDeMuro@DougDeMuro6 жыл бұрын

    • Doug DeMuro Thanks Doug!

      @jornfrankema915@jornfrankema9156 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks for awesome video! Big up!

      @PhaetonClub@PhaetonClub6 жыл бұрын

    • LOL, do You remember Bentley Azure?

      @jajesamsigurno1002@jajesamsigurno10026 жыл бұрын

    • no you're not

      @hypergarage8595@hypergarage85956 жыл бұрын

    • Yep, I forgot to add that agreement to my list... though I never did hear anyone pronounce the Duesenberg Dual Cowl Phaeton properly at Harrah's.

      @marko7843@marko78436 жыл бұрын

  • “You don’t find these things in any other car!” Features: 6/10

    @2cats1guy@2cats1guy3 жыл бұрын

    • The Imfotainment sucks, and i think that is what he focusses on

      @bosh6604@bosh66043 жыл бұрын

    • @@bosh6604 yeah but ... For infotainment he could have gave it 8/10 or even 7 cz this thing is more luxurious than a S class or a rolls.👍

      @moondg451@moondg4513 жыл бұрын

    • At its days and today a very excelennt car

      @gergelyivady9400@gergelyivady94003 жыл бұрын

    • It's a good score tbh. He gives most other early 2000's cars like a 3 or 4. Lot's of tech but it's mostly outdated tech

      @pretzel_aksmash353@pretzel_aksmash3533 жыл бұрын

    • He ranks it by modern standard witch sucks

      @vanzemaljacludi3324@vanzemaljacludi33243 жыл бұрын

  • HI, I'm Doug DeMuro and I'm 6'2, 6'3, and 6'4. Depends how I'm feeling

    @tyler70878@tyler708784 жыл бұрын

    • hahah omg :D

      @Tovvvija@Tovvvija4 жыл бұрын

    • Hahahah so true

      @sal8361@sal83614 жыл бұрын

    • He depreciated 1 inch in 2 years

      @Handa3614@Handa36144 жыл бұрын

    • Being 6’2 to 6’5 is the most awkward height. I know first hand. Everyone literally gives you different measurements of your height. I’ve been told 6’3 by some doctors and 6’6 by others. I know his pain.

      @ryanhodge2721@ryanhodge27214 жыл бұрын

    • @@ryanhodge2721 Youre taller in the morning when you wake up then in the night after youve been walking all day. Maybe getting measured at diffrent times of the day affected the results

      @IN54ANE@IN54ANE4 жыл бұрын

  • As a Phaeton owner 10 years ago, I must point out you missed a few luxuries . Adjustable ride suspension, heated steering wheel, adjustable ride height, etc. I say one hell of a car, to bad it ended

    @justintime4881@justintime48813 жыл бұрын

    • that is amazing! what do you drive now? (Ps I have a Phaeton TDI video on my channel if you wish to see it)

      @toms_garage@toms_garage2 жыл бұрын

    • Only in the U.S. where sales were abysmal.

      @krane15@krane15 Жыл бұрын

    • Today this is scrap at todays fuel prices !

      @curtisducati@curtisducati Жыл бұрын

    • But that was standard, he was talking about "special" things

      @sundancekid1528@sundancekid1528 Жыл бұрын

    • @@curtisducati On the other hand, can't the same thing be said about any full-size luxury car from that era?

      @krane15@krane15 Жыл бұрын

  • Phaeton is one of the most underestimated luxury sedans on 2000's

    @ErgoJoy@ErgoJoy3 жыл бұрын

    • *The...

      @claudiocatarino4909@claudiocatarino49093 жыл бұрын

    • @@claudiocatarino4909 *the

      @khaledmaher6602@khaledmaher66023 жыл бұрын

    • True that together whit the Toyota century

      @yes8032@yes80323 жыл бұрын

    • Exactly. The cup holders and vents are amazing and should be replicated

      @mvd4436@mvd44363 жыл бұрын

    • @@yes8032 century is from the 80s-90s wdym

      @TheRealestTopG@TheRealestTopG2 жыл бұрын

  • Only seen a Phaeton ONCE over the years but I immediately knew it wasn't just a Passat because it was THE biggest Volkswagen I'd ever seen and could immediately tell it was a luxury car.

    @johnhancock6114@johnhancock61144 жыл бұрын

    • Once? I see this car pretty regularly here in Germany. Surprises me how many of these things are actually on the road here...

      @jonass961@jonass9614 жыл бұрын

    • @@jonass961 It stands to reason a German car could be more popular in Germany than in the USA but I really like it's features and would love to have one myself.

      @johnhancock6114@johnhancock61144 жыл бұрын

    • I found one down my street, a 2006 one. Owner was a legend lol heck he loves the thing

      @alexhoe02@alexhoe024 жыл бұрын

    • I only saw that once too

      @bmwm5324@bmwm53244 жыл бұрын

    • There used to be 2 in the town where I live. Haven't seen either in a few years now.

      @wholeNwon@wholeNwon4 жыл бұрын

  • I’m surprised you’ve gone over this car without telling the story behind it. Namely that Ferdinand Piëch was getting ready to retire, and he wanted to create his idea of a perfect Car. It had to be able to 186 mph for 2 hours in 110 degree weather while the interior never got above 76 degrees. The head room you were impressed with is because Herr Piëch is also really tall and he did not want to bump his head. Lastly those trick vents were because he hates drafts.

    @mydsmber05@mydsmber056 жыл бұрын

    • Didn't Ferdinand Create the Buggati Veyron and the Porsche 917 And wasn't he the grandson of Ferdinand Porsche the founder of Porsche Wasn't his first cousin Ferdinand Porsche III the man who did the Porsche 911 Wasn't his dad Anton Piech Wasn't Ferdinand Piech president of VW Group?

      @shahsafwat7249@shahsafwat72492 жыл бұрын

    • There are so many people named Ferdinand in Ferdinand piech's family

      @shahsafwat7249@shahsafwat72492 жыл бұрын

    • @@shahsafwat7249 That is all correct. He also tried to get Porsche to do a hostile takeover of VAG, but then VAG turned around and did a hostile takeover of Porsche. He was the real life Mr. Burns

      @mydsmber05@mydsmber052 жыл бұрын

    • @@mydsmber05 The Porsche Family according to Wikipedia are the 8th Richest Family in the World

      @shahsafwat7249@shahsafwat72492 жыл бұрын

    • Not 2 hours, 24

      @hamm3rh3ad51@hamm3rh3ad512 жыл бұрын

  • My uncle had a Phaeton and I was amazed on how good it was. I thought it was some special VW only offered in China, but the experience inside the car is nothing like an typical VW I find in the states. I really think it's for rich folks that does not want to show off their wealth, yet they want a car that's on par with the Bentley Flying Spur. I don't think any other car can present itself as understated wealth than a Phaeton. But most people in the states don't have that desire to do so. My friend thought I was crazy when I random found one on the and street and yelled, "dude look at that VW phaeton"

    @jinzoboy@jinzoboy2 жыл бұрын

    • you understand the true meaning of the pheaton and I respect you for that

      @skelly4964@skelly49642 жыл бұрын

    • The main China-only VW was the LWB Passat, which morphed into the Skoda Superb. Another brilliant car for the money.

      @richardball3585@richardball35852 жыл бұрын

    • It's not just made for China. From the beginning, it was pretty obvious that it was not gonna sell well. It was one of the private projects of Martin Winterkorn, the Ex CEO of Volkswagen AG, to have his own luxury cruise made by his company.

      @ralfzacherl9942@ralfzacherl9942 Жыл бұрын

    • yes its truely german u have money yes but u dont need to show off

      @BrightManX@BrightManX11 ай бұрын

    • sure, this VW is better than any BMW or Mercedes nowadays models!!!!!

      @rafapenson@rafapenson11 ай бұрын

  • Doug the type of guy to buy a car just to get back massages

    @Taikamuna@Taikamuna2 жыл бұрын

    • oh hey it's the jacksfilms domino guy

      @da_zahorik@da_zahorik2 жыл бұрын

  • This car has a certain Eastern European crime boss feel to it.

    @ahoneyman@ahoneyman5 жыл бұрын

    • But they do prefer maybachs and bmws or G-klasse. Or even used Chevy Express. Not the phaeton, come on- this car is for pragmatic clerks who succeeded little bit more than usual

      @maxmize00@maxmize005 жыл бұрын

    • @@maxmize00 a Chevy Express van??

      @codymachado@codymachado5 жыл бұрын

    • xfr 510ps exactly. Office on wheels

      @maxmize00@maxmize005 жыл бұрын

    • Eastern Europe is the best!

      @davidklimmek3192@davidklimmek31925 жыл бұрын

    • Let me guess you live far away

      @TiiqawxHD@TiiqawxHD5 жыл бұрын

  • I bet Doug wore shorts at his wedding.

    @Tool0GT92@Tool0GT926 жыл бұрын

    • Tool0GT92 legend has it he did. And two shirts underneath the button up.

      @danielvilla4097@danielvilla40976 жыл бұрын

    • Daniel Villa 🤣🤣🤣

      @hhinojosareef1@hhinojosareef16 жыл бұрын

    • HAHAHA. dude....i almost sharted laughing to this.

      @franciscoayala-delgado1231@franciscoayala-delgado12316 жыл бұрын

    • If his wife was lucky. And on that day he went fool awesomeness, and wore socks ending right above the knees with a retainer for no apparent reason. ;D

      @buffalomind6838@buffalomind68386 жыл бұрын

    • Tool0GT92 lmao

      @thesleppymexican@thesleppymexican6 жыл бұрын

  • Doug= but back to the glove box, you’ll find something interesting in there.. Me= THE BOOK OF MORMON Doug= pulls out navigation cds Me= :(

    @memesboiii1502@memesboiii15023 жыл бұрын

    • Book of Mormon...ugh!

      @richardkleinberger7031@richardkleinberger70312 жыл бұрын

    • Father Brigham!!

      @evilplaya6350@evilplaya63502 жыл бұрын

  • Actually I rode in one when it was new. It was delivered as a wedding limo by a local Volkswagen dealership to a colleague who got married. I was invited and they picked me up in it on the way to the ceremony. It was like an airplane on wheels. :) Loved it! :)

    @Horvi83@Horvi833 жыл бұрын

  • This car was meant to be hotboxed if it has 4 separate ash trays

    @jxcobsolis@jxcobsolis4 жыл бұрын

    • Jacob Solis 💀😂😂

      @nemanjadraca4012@nemanjadraca40124 жыл бұрын

    • The car with 420 horsepower?

      @jdm1066@jdm10664 жыл бұрын

    • Exactly

      @user-fl2ug7sr3t@user-fl2ug7sr3t4 жыл бұрын

    • I had to google 'hotbox'!

      @newtonwhatevs@newtonwhatevs4 жыл бұрын

    • Newton ouu u innocent

      @alleniverson9470@alleniverson94704 жыл бұрын

  • 7:02 Ah yes, the most important feature, the glovebox to store my copies of the Book of Mormon.

    @willtardis1752@willtardis17524 жыл бұрын

    • What's with Mormon joke? (Serious question)

      @ka0166@ka01664 жыл бұрын

    • KA01 if you think thats bad look at any other comment section from a vid w mormon related stuff

      @AtariBoogie@AtariBoogie3 жыл бұрын

    • i looked to see if anyone commented this lol

      @quichrlyn@quichrlyn3 жыл бұрын

    • @@kaohsiung99 Atheism is a joke only to those who cannot use reason and logic effectively.

      @downtownbillyandthenewjivefive@downtownbillyandthenewjivefive3 жыл бұрын

    • @@kaohsiung99 I've got a feeling you don't know what "worshipping" means. Also, Atheism is not a thing, it's the absence of a belief. If you believe in Christianity you are an Atheist towards all the other religions and gods. Rather than be offended that most Atheists find the believe in superstition ridiculous (hence "joke) focus on educating yourself what words actually mean before you get your panties in a bunch. And yes, in my personal opinion, all religions require superstitious beliefs that does not reconcile with the real, physical world. "All religions are a joke" is an obviously opinionated statement with which you can or can't agree with. What REALLY is silly or a "joke" is that you ask people to provide "peer reviewed scientific studies" on an opinion. "Justin Bieber sounds like shit to me" - "Show me peer reviewed scientific opinions that prove your position!" Yeah, pretty fucking silly, innit?

      @GonzalezAlfie@GonzalezAlfie3 жыл бұрын

  • I owned an 05 V8 from 2007-2012. What an amazing car. So incredibly over engineered. An absolutely wonderful car. It got very expensive to run and maintain. The finest car I’ve ever owned and I still miss it.

    @scottvessa7918@scottvessa791811 ай бұрын

  • I owned one these. I purchased it with about 28k showing. One the nicest most reliable vehicles I ever owned. Much better than the 7 Series BMW I had. Beautiful car and a pleasure to drive. Can you imagine what type person wouldn’t buy one because of the VW badge…”oh, nobody will be impressed with VW” what a world we live in… “please, please look at me”

    @JT-ee1ii@JT-ee1ii Жыл бұрын

    • I have a V8 Touareg from the same era. Awesome as well

      @Dickusification@Dickusification Жыл бұрын

    • The type of person forking over 120 grand wants to be looked at, just how the market is

      @prematuredgravy8033@prematuredgravy8033 Жыл бұрын

    • that is so true. I believe VW went above too much ''understatement'' with the Phaeton, since the target audience (including me) who want luxury without wanting to show off at all is very small. Which is very sad, but goes to show how much people buy things just to impress others. I think they should've enabled optional upgrades on the outside, that could turn it into a bit more of a ''loud'' and ''show-off'' car, while retaining the option of pure understatement and hidden luxury for those who want it that way.

      @recration@recration11 ай бұрын

  • Doug is the type of guy to make a 30min review of a volkswagen that is better equipped than an s-class and then give it 6/10 on features

    @radofjc8242@radofjc82425 жыл бұрын

    • he is the type of guy to step on a bug and laugh and say ''wow this is amazing.''

      @ozanbayrak562@ozanbayrak5625 жыл бұрын

    • well. the features in compared to cars today, not when the Phaeton came out...

      @ArniSPeturs@ArniSPeturs5 жыл бұрын

    • A score that's produced by judging all cars (no matter the age) by today's standards is absolutely worthless. It doesn't mean anything and ranking those cars based on an obviously flawed set of rules is pointless.

      @fischkopp1234@fischkopp12345 жыл бұрын

    • fischkopp1234 maybe its not worthless but i think doug should give extra points for UNIQUE features on a car especially practical and/or luxury features (the side windows defoggers, the magnified mirror and the rear massage seats for example here)

      @radofjc8242@radofjc82425 жыл бұрын

    • But the sclass is a better looking car over the boring Supersized passet

      @bmwman1981@bmwman19815 жыл бұрын

  • Ahh, the engine makes 420 HP, now all the ashtrays make sense

    @yet_another_tobi@yet_another_tobi6 жыл бұрын

    • Tobias Schneider Lmao it took me a sec

      @Midnightblew23@Midnightblew236 жыл бұрын

    • Midnightblew23 same LOL

      @ickedude6759@ickedude67596 жыл бұрын

    • *Slow clap*

      @R281@R2816 жыл бұрын

    • Tobias Schneider knew someone would comment this😂😂

      @justaguy6232@justaguy62326 жыл бұрын

    • Artemis Fowl Mind explaining, for idiots like myself?

      @ali.ahmed.qureshi@ali.ahmed.qureshi6 жыл бұрын

  • If I found one with low miles going for dirt cheap because of a few minor repairs that I could handle, I'd go for it. If you have a car that most people have never even seen, with features that rival ultra-luxury brands, I can see the Phaeton becoming a collector's car if it isn't already. It's aged very gracefully.

    @kasteman1@kasteman13 жыл бұрын

  • hands down THE BEST vehicle I've ever owned for highway travel in the best or worst conditions the upper Midwest can produce. Quiet, heavy, SO comfortable, dependable (mine was bulletproof), and the premium sound with DSP was amazing. 260k and I reluctantly sold it. Moved to a fully loaded Audi A8 D4. It was a little more nimble and the new cabin tech was fun, but it was no Phaeton. I've been in the S Class and for whatever reason, I don't care for them. Never drove Series 7. Either way, I get the horrible feeling that the value and quality of the Phaeton will never come around again.

    @boomcrash@boomcrash3 жыл бұрын

    • What year is that a8?

      @RunOrDie77@RunOrDie773 жыл бұрын

  • Honestly I've always wanted to scoop one of these up, but if it breaks I'd have to triple mortgage the house.

    @WatchJRGo@WatchJRGo6 жыл бұрын

    • What the heck kind of mouth diarrhea was that? I'm not even sure what to say.

      @WatchJRGo@WatchJRGo6 жыл бұрын

    • Jeff Lee that doesn’t even make sense you absolute mongrel, don’t reply as it’s clear you have no concept of how to structure a sentence

      @vp5633@vp56333 жыл бұрын

    • Probably cheaper to buy a second donor car, They’re selling for around 10 grand

      @Sweedster@Sweedster3 жыл бұрын

    • It won't break down if you keep regular maintenance on time This is built to last thing bro Surely it's more reliable than merc or BMW

      @5thgen418@5thgen4182 жыл бұрын

    • Not worth it

      @darkbionic1044@darkbionic10442 жыл бұрын

  • I’ve owned a silver 2005 V8 Phaeton since 2008. Stickered at $80k, and I bought it fresh off a lease for $17k from a dealer who just wanted to get rid of it. It’s been the most reliable piece of technology I’ve ever owned, and the most affordable. Only $$ is brakes/rotors every 20k miles, one timing belt, and usual service. Granted, those and tires are pricey but I don’t put that many miles on it. Stereo (w/ aftermarket iPhone adapter) is sublime, Italian leather still smells awesome, and the AWD with Blizzaks and adjustable ride height kills it in the snow. Rear leg room is off the charts. My wife drives a Merc R350-I call it my Island of Misfit Toys-and that’s been a far worse money pit. I don’t know how long this party will last but I’m in it until the bitter end. ✌🏼

    @ericadams321@ericadams3216 жыл бұрын

    • ericadams321 are you riding the brake?

      @johnsmallberries4371@johnsmallberries43716 жыл бұрын

    • John Smallberries no, that’s standard for that car, given its weight. Like clockwork generally but I’ve usually been able to stretch it just by going easy on them.

      @ericadams321@ericadams3216 жыл бұрын

    • Like the Touareg, the Phaeton has thin brake pads for less unsprung weight.

      @compu85@compu856 жыл бұрын

    • ericadams321 Jesus Christ, every 20k miles? I went 60k miles on my 2003 Ford lighting brakes(went 13.2@114 fresh off the dealer floor) and I currently own a 2014 300c with 30k and the brakes are more than half life left. Vw must use some dog shit brakes or you tailgate/ride the brakes

      @stickboslightning@stickboslightning6 жыл бұрын

    • Eric - I used to sell VW's back in 05-07 and had the pleasure of driving the Pheaton and fell in love with it the moment I got in. I would love to own one but just don't want to be stuck with a paperweight if something were to ever break on it. We had 5 in stock for the 06 year and were able to lease 4 and I sold the last one we had. It was a silver/anthracite base V8. Guy came in and bought it for his wife. The manager sold it at invoice just to get rid of it. Enjoy your Phaeton! I know what you mean!

      @stevevlahos5469@stevevlahos54696 жыл бұрын

  • I miss your DougScore debrief at the end (2023 comment), I get you might feel it doesn’t seem important but it rounds off your videos so well and your summary thoughts are always great!

    @alexgreen2747@alexgreen27479 ай бұрын

  • I love how he gets really excited over a mirror. Imo, the coolest thing is either the power-adjustable seat belt heigh or oviously, the fact that it's got masaging rear seats.

    @lorenipsum93@lorenipsum933 жыл бұрын

    • Lexus has been doing the power adjustable seat belt since 1990's

      @midlajmuhyaddin3807@midlajmuhyaddin38072 жыл бұрын

    • @@midlajmuhyaddin3807 facts

      @steven5509@steven55092 жыл бұрын

  • If that car is 8/10 in comfort, my pickup truck must be about -57...

    @digitalfootballer9032@digitalfootballer90325 жыл бұрын

    • my miata about -350

      @alexgratzaTV@alexgratzaTV5 жыл бұрын

    • My Audi Q5 -95

      @ethans7875@ethans78755 жыл бұрын

    • The comfort can even be 10/10 even if its not a new car.......

      @tothrichard2708@tothrichard27085 жыл бұрын

    • Steve yes! I thought the same. I rode a phaeton and it’s so relaxing und smooth(in comfort). After you road it every car feels uncomfortable even if it isn’t

      @horseality6250@horseality62505 жыл бұрын

    • my base model saturn Ion without A/C would probably be a -999 lmao

      @cpufreak101@cpufreak1014 жыл бұрын

  • The w12 phaeton may not have been succesful, but vw made their money back when they turned it into the bentley continental gt

    @maxxjettfilms6322@maxxjettfilms63226 жыл бұрын

    • maxxjett films the continental GT was developed before the Phaeton

      @TheAmazingMrMcFlyy@TheAmazingMrMcFlyy5 жыл бұрын

    • TheAmazingMrMcFlyy, Volkswagen owns Bentley.

      @mjayrieg@mjayrieg5 жыл бұрын

    • in your dreams

      @colindoyle5778@colindoyle57785 жыл бұрын

    • True but there is more namely VW Phaeton, VW Touareg, Audi Q8, Porsche Cayenne and Bentley GT have almost identical undercarriage and many electronic parts, AC... are the same.

      @altergreenhorn@altergreenhorn5 жыл бұрын

    • You also may know Volkswagen for the diesel-gate scandal.

      @jonathangallardo3403@jonathangallardo34035 жыл бұрын

  • Nobody - Doug- “I should record myself moaning in the back seat of someone else’s car”

    @noahgates220@noahgates2203 жыл бұрын

  • My das is on his fourth Phaeton right now. He got one of the last ones build in 2015/2016. He wanted to replace it before but he just can't find a car that makes the switch worth it. The Phaeton is one of the most underrated cars ever and the quality is just amazing.

    @Watzleroviak1210@Watzleroviak12103 жыл бұрын

    • The W12 Model was made till when ?

      @intel2133@intel21332 жыл бұрын

    • @@intel2133 only until 2011

      @Watzleroviak1210@Watzleroviak12102 жыл бұрын

  • I absolutely love the styling of this car! It's like an undercover Rolls...

    @buahcs@buahcs4 жыл бұрын

    • Schaub Schaub it's a poor man's Bentley

      @sebastiansoliz7625@sebastiansoliz76254 жыл бұрын

    • @@sebastiansoliz7625 it's the ultimate stoner bently

      @user-rs3lg6un4n@user-rs3lg6un4n4 жыл бұрын

    • Sebastian Soliz well majority of people are poor so fuck it

      @Udai_taxim@Udai_taxim4 жыл бұрын

    • It's actually an undercover Bentley.

      @manoman0@manoman03 жыл бұрын

    • @@sebastiansoliz7625 It's the smart man's Bentley.

      @manoman0@manoman03 жыл бұрын

  • Doug the type of guy to call the tripod his cameraman

    @doctorwho01@doctorwho016 жыл бұрын

    • Shantanu Sharma i just fucking lost it LMAO good job!

      @dtzkara1962@dtzkara19626 жыл бұрын

    • The best one so far

      @travosk8668@travosk86686 жыл бұрын

    • Danut Magda glad i could make you laugh xD

      @doctorwho01@doctorwho016 жыл бұрын

    • travos k haha thanks brother

      @doctorwho01@doctorwho016 жыл бұрын

    • Not even kidding dude, I'm in the army and was watching this video, saw your comment and smiled and the commanding officer came and asked me why l smiled, showed him your comment and he smiled too haha

      @canneddinners6059@canneddinners60594 жыл бұрын

  • Everytime I see this car in my country (the Netherlands) I feel obliged to take a photo. Seeing a VW with such a size and exhaust pipes is always mindblowing.

    @Wrange45@Wrange45 Жыл бұрын

  • *Pulls up in Ferrari* So what kind of car do you drive? A Phaeton Oh a Rolls Royce Phantom? No...A Phaeton... Huh?

    @roroguapo3@roroguapo33 жыл бұрын

    • When you say bigger VW: 😱 When you say phaeton: 😏

      @yes8032@yes80323 жыл бұрын

    • i actually told a lady that it was a phantom. I had her in bed the next night. lolz

      @errolmcinnes7938@errolmcinnes79383 жыл бұрын

    • @@errolmcinnes7938 well lemme try it out

      @yes8032@yes80323 жыл бұрын

    • 🤣

      @aniket.0189@aniket.01892 жыл бұрын

    • Hahahahahaha. Pathetic. A Volkswagen. The People's Car.

      @jj_cars99@jj_cars992 жыл бұрын

  • The Book of Mormon in the glove box. Does that come standard?

    @MrDennywick@MrDennywick6 жыл бұрын

    • Dave Long It does for you, bud.

      @champagnegold6606@champagnegold66066 жыл бұрын

    • Only if you order it in the _"Tea Party Configuration"_ including the National Rifle Association-licence plate frame.

      @MrDonkrypton@MrDonkrypton6 жыл бұрын

    • No the book to how to become a nazi

      @kyranoboyle3378@kyranoboyle33785 жыл бұрын

    • Which is funny, given that most religious germans are protestants

      @JCavLP@JCavLP5 жыл бұрын

    • @@AlmightyJ97 It's very true, lol?

      @JCavLP@JCavLP4 жыл бұрын

  • I had a phaeton w12. Easily one of the finest cars i ever owned, biggest drawback was people mistook it for the passat. You forgot he sunroof solar panels, that would keep the battery charged so you could keep the airconditioning on while the car was parked, it would never get hotter than what you wanted, not even after a full summer day in the sun. Also people wanting to race a “passat” (mine didnt have any of the w12 labels) and completely smoking their asses on a 1/4 mile.

    @Scellie1@Scellie15 жыл бұрын

    • Patrick Thonies that’s my problem with the phaeton you can get a good looking car that looks like it’s worth the 90 thousand dollars unlike the phaeton which as you say looks like a boring Passat

      @bmwman1981@bmwman19815 жыл бұрын

    • But you can't SEE the car when YOU are driving it. I like the idea of a simple car on the outside, but kick-ass on the inside.

      @4seeableTV@4seeableTV5 жыл бұрын

    • succesful people in germany like understatement, no one needs to brag here except some new rich.

      @humphrex@humphrex5 жыл бұрын

    • This was my dream car in 2004. I remember checking it out at the VW dealership on Camelback Rd. in Phoenix. It was amazing! Still is.

      @finejustgivemeaname@finejustgivemeaname5 жыл бұрын

    • CrazyWedz that’s where the famous sleeper status comes from

      @richydoggo6708@richydoggo67085 жыл бұрын

  • 16:07 whats more crazy about this IMO is that theres one on EACH SIDE OF THE CAR so you can tell if you're backing in straight.

    @kyleanderson9281@kyleanderson92813 жыл бұрын

  • Never bored with your stories, really good 👍

    @BambinoAmericano@BambinoAmericano3 жыл бұрын

  • Doug the type of guy who can’t determine if he’s 6’3” or 6’4”

    @Brian-kn9qr@Brian-kn9qr6 жыл бұрын

    • He was 6'2" in his earlier vids..

      @loomspace@loomspace6 жыл бұрын

    • It's determine on whether he's slept that night. :) He's a big guy that is certain. I've heard someone has met Doug in person, and they say he nothing if he is not 7'4" barefoot not feet, but FOOT!

      @buffalomind6838@buffalomind68386 жыл бұрын

    • He sleeps hanging upside down like a bat to elongate his spine. He used to be 4'6, but after 15 years he has grown.

      @Otmjv@Otmjv6 жыл бұрын

    • Chilly lmao😂😂

      @JosephDanielVids@JosephDanielVids6 жыл бұрын

    • @@Otmjv he is 30 years old so you could be right

      @Peststurmtief@Peststurmtief5 жыл бұрын

  • I think the intention of the phaeton was to look like a normal car with incredible luxury inside

    @JTSuarez@JTSuarez6 жыл бұрын

    • A luxury sleeper

      @str8ballin297@str8ballin2975 жыл бұрын

    • Why would you spend 90000 dollars on a car and want it to look like a humdrum Passat

      @bmwman1981@bmwman19815 жыл бұрын

    • @bmwman1981 because you can!

      @Lambullghini@Lambullghini5 жыл бұрын

    • and bc someone people dont want to drag attention of random ppl of the street but want to have luxury

      @Lambullghini@Lambullghini5 жыл бұрын

    • @@Lambullghini thank you! Finally someone understands

      @Thimo98@Thimo985 жыл бұрын

  • THIS is my ideal car. Something that looks like an unsuspecting normal car on the outside but is one of the most luxurious cars on the inside with a good amount of power.

    @HerculeanPearl@HerculeanPearl Жыл бұрын

  • My dad had one of those, it was his favorite car for years!

    @otiger_yt@otiger_yt3 жыл бұрын

  • Lmao the Book of Mormon in the glove box.

    @kevinj9315@kevinj93156 жыл бұрын

    • I think it's important to have a religious text handy if you plan to frequently drive a Phaeton W12.

      @DougDeMuro@DougDeMuro6 жыл бұрын

    • Doug DeMuro HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH legend

      @Omen1248@Omen12486 жыл бұрын

    • Hahaha that's funny

      @timflemming4christ@timflemming4christ6 жыл бұрын

    • Such a radical difference from the hand mirror in the Countach you reviewed!

      @tayger0@tayger06 жыл бұрын

    • Funny enough, there was a Book Of Mormon in my Grand National when i bought it. And it is still in the center console, just in case.

      @Calia22@Calia226 жыл бұрын

  • Remember when this was featured on top gear, that was one of my favourite episode. What an amazing car

    @Abravado@Abravado5 жыл бұрын

  • My grandpa, current owner of a V10 models,there are some things u missed: Adjustable ride height ,heated steering wheel there also was an executive package,with a rear infotainment screen

    @AutomotiveMatt@AutomotiveMatt Жыл бұрын

  • First of all: Thank you for this great video, loved it! I live and work in central Berlin and can still remember a time when many politicians had Phaetons (among A8 and 7 Series) and I also saw W12's! I remember thinking "Isnt that a bit too much?" NOW I absolutely know it was too much

    @MrPankow87@MrPankow873 жыл бұрын

    • It was a true successor of the BMW 750IL

      @marlo8850@marlo88502 жыл бұрын

  • Doug DeMuro I had one of these but with the V10 TDI (insane engine btw). The one you drove was missing some features: 1. Adaptive Cruise Control (yes, they did have this already in 2003!!) - you mention it's missing on this model, but they had it. Controlled by radar in the front grille. Very nice feature on the auto bahn. It even did auto-braking, although the system warned you to take over very swiftly due to it not functioning under 30 KMh (about 20 MPH). 2. Solar sunroof - this keeps the air circulating through the cabin even when the car is off to keep the interior from getting insanely hot in the sun. Comfortable if you get in it on a hot day 3. Auto adjustable rearview and side mirrors. Maybe the one you drove had this and you did not go over it, but the mirrors adjust seperately when in the R gear versus the D gear - it even stores it with the memory seats. This allows you to point the mirros down or up or more to the side etc depending on with gear you are in. 4. Not sure if the model you drove had it, but mine had Snow Mode. This allowed you to raise the vehicle a good few inches and redistribute the power more evenly across the wheels to allow better driveability in the snow. 5. Stand Heating - this allows to set the a time on the infotainment display. The car will then ensure to be nicely warmed up for you, seats and engine included, by that time. Very nice feautre! You did not mention in the video how the seats are 18 way adjustable - you can adjust A HELL OF A LOT on the seats! Perhaps worth a mention. The only feature mine was missing was the heated steering wheel, since mine had the wooden wheel. The wood on steering wheel looked wonderful BUT IT ALWAYS STAYED SO DARN COLD. I would have gladly traded the wooden wheel for a heated leather wheel. Anyway.. nice car, just very expensive to maintain. Mine developed gearbox issue over time and that got very very costly. It was wonderful being able to do an easy 275 KMH on the auto bahn while being in an ultra quiet and comfortable cabin.

    @chilltake@chilltake6 жыл бұрын

    • How bad were the maintenance costs really? Considering these can be had for less than 10k at ~100k miles in the States, just putting away say another 10k for maintenance/repairs would still leave it a decent value.

      @paulie-g@paulie-g5 жыл бұрын

  • Doug is type of guy to order through the drive thru then park his car and eat inside the restaurant

    @juicybullfrog@juicybullfrog6 жыл бұрын

  • Thanks for another great video, Doug.

    @andrewbaker234@andrewbaker2342 жыл бұрын

  • 5:07 the day doug lost his virginity

    @planemod8399@planemod83993 жыл бұрын

  • doug the type of guy to call an owners manual "literature"

    @burritodog3634@burritodog36345 жыл бұрын

    • The category is literature, you might notice that in any car parts websites as well.

      @Panthera-Uncia@Panthera-Uncia5 жыл бұрын

    • Also the wrning labels

      @ringoferrer2343@ringoferrer23435 жыл бұрын

    • Lol

      @z1ggyn124@z1ggyn1245 жыл бұрын

  • Wtf I always thought the phaeton was like a 5 series/E Class. You actually see them somewhat regularly in germany, a rare sight, but they're there. It's actually a great car and you can get them used for ridiculously little money.

    @cy9nvs@cy9nvs6 жыл бұрын

    • How can you see something regularly whilst it also being a rare sight?

      @LogicKidroy@LogicKidroy6 жыл бұрын

    • Soligen Music I mean that you see them here and there, just not as much as S-Classes or 7 Series.

      @cy9nvs@cy9nvs6 жыл бұрын

    • Seki yeah the cost to maintain the car is atrocious.

      @cy9nvs@cy9nvs6 жыл бұрын

    • Vermillion Natürlich kannst du einen Phaeton für unter 10000€ hier kaufen, und es lohnt sich teilweise. Aber dann entweder du oder die Mechatroniker haben die Hände voll. Und du musst viiiiiiiiiiiiel bezahlen :)

      @Chris-cy3uq@Chris-cy3uq6 жыл бұрын

    • Vermillion you see them regularly, but they're a rare sight. My head hurts.

      @jp23x@jp23x6 жыл бұрын

  • I love this car, and love how understated it is. It’s also crazy how many of these little features are still used on modern VWs

    @_Justnoble__@_Justnoble__2 жыл бұрын

  • Doug you forgot the heated steering wheel. That always blew my mind when I figured out it did that 🤯

    @jacob07141@jacob071413 жыл бұрын

    • he also forgot to meantion that the later models of the pheaton came with a v6 and a touchscreen, also some of those late pheatons even had TVs built in the back

      @skelly4964@skelly49642 жыл бұрын

  • 05:57 Can't even tell how many times I've been forced to stare at an empty cup holder and how much trouble that has given me throughout the years...

    @hellion9547@hellion95474 жыл бұрын

    • Oh yes my greatest struggle.. an empty cup holder

      @poopdealer3147@poopdealer31473 жыл бұрын

    • That goddamn empty cup holder.

      @Yaro2@Yaro23 жыл бұрын

  • The air vents look like they are more expensive than my entire car.

    @Yora21@Yora215 жыл бұрын

    • Lol

      @isyanaputrijuwita1564@isyanaputrijuwita15645 жыл бұрын

    • That's the Volkswagen magic, they are fairly cheap cars but are made in such a way that you get the impression, that you are dealing with a more upmarket car.

      @GruszkuEntertainment@GruszkuEntertainment5 жыл бұрын

    • GruszkuEntertainment This is not the case.

      @Petr1331@Petr13314 жыл бұрын

    • And when the heat is on a low setting, the panels stay closed and act as radiators so as to not create a draft in the cabin. I love them.

      @DavidNightjet@DavidNightjet4 жыл бұрын

  • Excellent presentation.You have brought out all the unusual features.

    @zafar78600@zafar78600Ай бұрын

  • Dang, all of these features are actually well thought out and useful things, none of them seem gimmicky or just a talking point. Honestly all things I could see myself actually using

    @COLlN-G@COLlN-G Жыл бұрын

  • This car is a perfect example that badge does matter

    @adithyakrishna5525@adithyakrishna55255 жыл бұрын

    • Adithya Krishna Well ofc badge matters but Fail was not about badge, it was about bland Look, it looked Like every Volkswagen but it was far away from it, if Wv Made these today, I believe it would be much more succesful

      @privatniprofil5762@privatniprofil57625 жыл бұрын

    • Ajde Važi absolutely. They should reboot the phaeton W12 all day

      @tiko5876@tiko58765 жыл бұрын

    • Ti ko I would be interested if wag wasn't so frustrating to work on...

      @Anirossa@Anirossa4 жыл бұрын

    • @@privatniprofil5762 za taj novac niko nebi uzeo vw kakav god bio

      @ivann9954@ivann99544 жыл бұрын

    • It failed because it was as most German cars; Slovakian built crap. Cooling system life

      @maconp1119@maconp11194 жыл бұрын

  • Nobody: Not a single soul: Doug: hmm, *_m a s s a g e_*

    @hadrabak2171@hadrabak21714 жыл бұрын

    • you are awkward

      @hamidmalmo7664@hamidmalmo76644 жыл бұрын

    • Yummy Bread you’re *

      @rcwintersoldier5642@rcwintersoldier56424 жыл бұрын

    • @@rcwintersoldier5642 wash your ass before bed, timmy

      @hamidmalmo7664@hamidmalmo76644 жыл бұрын

    • 5:07 😆

      @rockforhall2206@rockforhall22064 жыл бұрын

    • I was literally looking for this comment

      @MrGregDave@MrGregDave4 жыл бұрын

  • I never even heard of this car, it looks so comfy and from your impressions, surprisingly quick!

    @DraxTheDestroyer@DraxTheDestroyer11 ай бұрын

  • This might still be my favorite Doug video. Such an Everything but the Kitchen Sink vehicle and Doug covered it all.

    @ryanpangle@ryanpangle2 жыл бұрын

    • Ahah

      @mortensenvick5711@mortensenvick5711 Жыл бұрын

  • Doug I'm disappointed you didn't mention it's limiter removed top speed of 201mph, or the fact half the engineering team responsible for this car walked out because the requirements set by the leader were near impossible; a vehicle that can travel 186mph in 50C heat while maintaining a cabin temperature of 22C. The person overseeing this car's development wanted to make a zero compromise car, which was this (same crazy dude responsible for the V10 tdi taureg), and this was the result. Look at the trunk hinges for god sakes they belong on a space shuttle

    @devster117@devster1176 жыл бұрын

    • +1 for impressed by the trunk hinges

      @chir0pter@chir0pter6 жыл бұрын

    • devster 117 That's awesome deep knowledges, nice when people so impressive informing, infrequently case.

      @PhaetonClub@PhaetonClub6 жыл бұрын

    • It wasn't "some crazy dude", it was the CEO of VW, who was about to retire. And, therefore, he wanted to make a statement before he stepped down. All this fiasco was done just for him. And also, because VW had shit loads of money to spend of an eternity or R&D. P.s. - There's an old top gear episode (about 2004-05) which explains all these things.

      @dparag14@dparag146 жыл бұрын

    • Parag D he wasn't "the CEO of VW," he was the Chairman of VW Group.

      @devster117@devster1176 жыл бұрын

    • Source that this car could do 201 mph? Can't see a car this heavy making less than 420hp at the wheel doing 201.

      @BigSam63@BigSam636 жыл бұрын

  • The way Doug's face goes from delighted to serious at 22:22 in quite incredible.

    @sebfleebee@sebfleebee5 жыл бұрын

    • I'm dead 😂😂😂😂😂

      @amine-ty6zg@amine-ty6zg5 жыл бұрын

    • Bro i died holy shit *crying*

      @kordi1238@kordi12384 жыл бұрын

  • Was an Audi fan when this car was around and loved it. I mean TWELVE CYLINDER! Funny the only person i know who owns one is a certified VW mechanic who's family owns a VW based used car place. Beautiful car, always told him how jealous i was. Really wanted a standard S4 back then though. Sweet drive

    @NamathCB@NamathCB Жыл бұрын

    • But at the end of 2003 also the new Audi A8 w12 was introduced...i think it was even better than the phaeton w12

      @mortensenvick5711@mortensenvick5711 Жыл бұрын

    • @@mortensenvick5711 true but the Audi was a bit bigger and pricier I'm sure. Don't get me wrong id still welcome either to my garage.

      @NamathCB@NamathCB Жыл бұрын

  • I can't find it anywhere, but I worked for a VW importer in Europe and I remember a guy from VW showed all the quirks and features, like for example how you open the trunk with the logo, but also that the wipers shouldn't make any noise at a certain speed etc.. But I also remember that this car, or at least the version that I saw, which was I think one of the very first cars, it also had an umbrella in the door.

    @gombally@gombally Жыл бұрын

  • The only thing with more wood than the Phaeton is Doug when he’s talking about it

    @D4D22@D4D224 жыл бұрын

    • 5:07

      @bradford_shaun_murray@bradford_shaun_murray3 жыл бұрын

    • I’m dead

      @diverseconscious5262@diverseconscious52622 жыл бұрын

  • No one ever expects the Book of Mormon

    @godwynzarate6476@godwynzarate64766 жыл бұрын

    • Godwyn Zarate why's that?

      @ArtGusman@ArtGusman5 жыл бұрын

    • No one expects the Spanish Inquisition !!!

      @ITILII@ITILII5 жыл бұрын

    • I've sorta studied about that and honestly I don't know what to say. To each his own I guess.

      @ikral11@ikral115 жыл бұрын

    • William Oquendo Warren Jeff’s was not LDS he was RLDS, a branch that broke off from the church because they wanted to continue practicing polygamy

      @C0NTR0L55K@C0NTR0L55K5 жыл бұрын

    • Subliminal advertising.

      @imisinjan@imisinjan5 жыл бұрын

  • 4:17 Did you noticed the headrest moving?

    @enricolongo242@enricolongo2423 жыл бұрын

  • one feature i didn't see you mention; if the starter fails due to battery, turn the key the other direction and it switches batteries. Built in jump starting feature. It works in the event either battery dies.

    @errolmcinnes7938@errolmcinnes79383 жыл бұрын

  • I love how everything looks so expensive, but then you see the steering wheel

    @kristianselvikkvittingen5053@kristianselvikkvittingen50536 жыл бұрын

    • and the entire exterior

      @il2rock@il2rock6 жыл бұрын

    • And the badge

      @heinman6250@heinman62506 жыл бұрын

    • They don't create cars like this anymore

      @entigi1784@entigi17846 жыл бұрын

    • When I was in the garage to let put new tires on my car, a Phaeton was the next car to the left and I took a closer look. What shocked me was the amount of rust under the paint, forming a dozen bumps on the doors on the left side. And my car was 10 years older and has no corrosion at all.

      @arnonuhm6234@arnonuhm62345 жыл бұрын

    • The steering wheel looks like a Ford Tempo

      @Isabellabronx70s@Isabellabronx70s5 жыл бұрын

  • Can we crowd fund and buy Doug some pants, he only appears to have one pair of shorts.

    @Nipplehook@Nipplehook6 жыл бұрын

    • and one pair of shoes: New Balances

      @MrDussek@MrDussek6 жыл бұрын

    • Wonder what happen to the old jeans and Nikes he used to rock!

      @SweatyParadox@SweatyParadox6 жыл бұрын

    • Dude needs a tailor and someone to help him shop for clothes in the worst way.

      @venom5809@venom58096 жыл бұрын

    • shut up and take my money XD

      @ashtosh4001@ashtosh40016 жыл бұрын

    • I'm pretty sure with 1,1M followers he doesn't need our pennies and dimes.

      @RichDasix@RichDasix6 жыл бұрын

  • My dad bought a 2015 full option phaeton today and its pure luxury. I love it!!

    @shayafs@shayafs3 жыл бұрын

    • W12 ?

      @intel2133@intel21332 жыл бұрын

  • My 2009 Audi A6 prestige had individual child lock buttons on the door also, loved that feature.

    @benkolosov6177@benkolosov61773 жыл бұрын

  • The "blandness" of the Phaeton's styling was a valuable unique asset. In case you're not a person who want's to broadcast to the world that you spent 6 figures on a full size luxury sedan, this VW let you fool most people into thinking it was just a very nice Passat. IIRC, this car not only shared the same W12 engine block as the Bentley, but it also shared the Bentley's steel chassis as well. This made it heavier than the A8 (aluminum), but meant you were getting a "bargain" Bentley, that you could park at work or anywhere else in public, and not worry about being perceived as some rich a-hole. I don't think there has ever before been such a unique stealth luxo barge on the market. I'm sure all those interior electronics will be fun to replace when they break though.

    @rogerdalton1549@rogerdalton15496 жыл бұрын

    • Quincy James vw phaeton for the rich guy who has all of his clients in the bronx

      @NotBen101@NotBen1016 жыл бұрын

    • Yeah, you hit the nail on the head. A great car, but you'd have to be crazy to buy one now, if something breaks you're going to pay out of your ass.

      @valdez4505@valdez45056 жыл бұрын

    • False Rich people are not A holes in general.

      @orbits2@orbits26 жыл бұрын

    • orbits2 I agree, but unfortunately it's quite a common misconception.

      @valdez4505@valdez45056 жыл бұрын

    • orbits2 I also agree. However, even driving a BMW like I do, I feel like there is a common negative perception of people with nice cars. This is especially true of cars like Bentley, Rolls Royce, which I see as cars for rich people who feel the need to show off their glutinous opulence, with a very flashy status symbol. That's exactly why I like the VW Phaeton, as it allows you to have almost as nice of a car as a Bentley, but without the social stigma. The VW is understated, without the excessive flashiness of cars like the Rolls or Bentley. Unlike in the Phaeton, I would feel very self conscience if I were to go to work or the store in one of those "top shelf" sedans.

      @rogerdalton1549@rogerdalton15496 жыл бұрын

  • I want to see Doug review a really basic car like a Toyota corolla or a Ford focus and just see what crap he can come up with

    @jarodthorman9161@jarodthorman91616 жыл бұрын

    • I recommend watching RegularCarReviews. They have a ton of those

      @brilliantlysplendid@brilliantlysplendid6 жыл бұрын

    • He has.

      @vanamburgben@vanamburgben6 жыл бұрын

    • JJ Thor Well he has reviewed the Ford Focus

      @yugjohri305@yugjohri3056 жыл бұрын

    • Doug has reviewed the Ford Focus...RS :-D

      @brentboswell1294@brentboswell12946 жыл бұрын

    • He should do a 90s Saturn S-Series that would be interesting it doesn’t get more 90s GM than that

      @Jak2bossbf3@Jak2bossbf36 жыл бұрын

  • It is a gorgeous machine! I drove one and I loved it.

    @johnsomers8269@johnsomers82692 жыл бұрын

  • Great video Doug, the W12 is quite rare in Scotland. I recently reviewed the 2008 3.0 Tdi Phaeton.

    @toms_garage@toms_garage2 жыл бұрын

    • How it was the experience, too heavy for the engine ?

      @intel2133@intel21332 жыл бұрын

    • @@intel2133 it was alright tbh! Most big sedans/saloons in UK are 3.0 turbo diesels (from S class to A8 to the XJ etc). It wasn't fast but could pull in traffic and get 30mpg+

      @toms_garage@toms_garage2 жыл бұрын

  • Styling 5?!?!? Wayyyyyy too generous there, Dougster!!!! You gave the 348 a measly 6! I'm never going to let you forget that.

    @JacobFrey@JacobFrey6 жыл бұрын

    • Jacob Frey hahahaha dougster. Legendary

      @Bengeez11@Bengeez116 жыл бұрын

    • It balances out, because after spending 20 minutes talking about all the features that this car has but no one else does, he only gives it a 6/10.

      @tomatodamashi@tomatodamashi6 жыл бұрын

  • Book of Mormon, NRA license plate, Phaeton. Who the hell owns this thing?

    @thebikevoid2732@thebikevoid27326 жыл бұрын

    • thebikevoid A hipster Mormon republican lol

      @ricko6514@ricko65146 жыл бұрын

    • Mitt Romney.

      @jimmelay71@jimmelay716 жыл бұрын

    • Someone that's probably just an average Joe and appreciates our 2nd Amendment, enjoys shooting sports and values protecting those liberties. I'm not a Mormon or a Republican and I don't have an NRA plate, but there's millions of Mormons, tens of millions of Republicans and between 5-6 million NRA members. The only uncommon thing in the video is the car.

      @jblank74@jblank746 жыл бұрын

    • Sweet mother of monkey milk that was a poignant comment with just the right amount of "wassup now?!".

      @rsage_@rsage_6 жыл бұрын

    • Doug should have taken the book out and removed the plate holder. I've never seen religious or political crap in any of his other videos

      @MartinEquities@MartinEquities6 жыл бұрын

  • My Mk6 GTI trunk badge is sort of similar. If the car is unlocked it'll swivel upward, and becomes a handle that unlatches the trunk. Pretty sweet touch.

    @Kai-jc8xo@Kai-jc8xo3 жыл бұрын

  • Doug was the type of kid to have a Phaeton poster in his room

    @andrewdc1@andrewdc16 жыл бұрын

    • Doug the type of guy to think VW is a luxury company

      @carpumper7402@carpumper74026 жыл бұрын

    • Just Your Average Cat Eater well they are the largest car company in the world, they own lambo, Bentley, etc.

      @Lazorvictory@Lazorvictory6 жыл бұрын

    • damn you gave me a good laugh

      @jasonkrakower8891@jasonkrakower88916 жыл бұрын

  • ⁠ My grandpa had one since 2006 he recently sold it but it was a very cool car and you really don’t see any of them here in Canada he was the only one I ever saw, but he only had the V6 at the same time. Also had a Bentley flying spur which is funny because they’re basically the same car built in the same factory on the same chassis. I remember they had the exact same infotainment system and all but also sold the Bentley too he got a Lincoln Corsair once he retired and moved into a smaller house.

    @roycenimchuk8425@roycenimchuk84253 ай бұрын

  • I saw one once in Menlo Park, CA in 2009. It was a W12 in a very pleasant brown type of color. Just a beautiful car and the customer I was delivering to actually let me sit in it and then pop the hood. Really a magnificent car with huge amounts of headroom and a beautiful interior worthy of Bentley Flying Spur or Rolls at that time. She said her and her husband drove it from El Paso, TX back to Menlo Park and this car is just meant to consume these miles hour after hour, similar to the Autobahn in Europe. Superb German engineering.

    @benjiejoshua5506@benjiejoshua5506 Жыл бұрын

  • I owned a 2004 W-12 for 10 years. I sold it when I moved to the countryside. The car really needs to be driven regularly, or it will deteriorate, and I knew that my pickup truck would be the daily driver, so I got rid of it to someone who was thrilled to get it. I am surprised that Doug never mentioned the adjustable suspension when he talked about handling. When in Sport mode, the car's handling was very precise. I used to love whipping around the curves on California's Hwy. 1. It also has an adjustable suspension height, just like the Rolls Phantom. So I really have to disagree with his negative comment about handling. I've driven a fair amount of large cars including luxury ones, and I think the Phaeton in Sport mode was at the top of the list. Same for acceleration when in Sport-Drive mode, although I can believe that the Flying Spur would be faster because of the turbo. I also depart from him on styling. True, it's an exercise in stealth wealth, but it has classic lines that were "borrowed" by many other auto companies. The one that comes to mind immediate is the Toyota Avalon, which is a slightly smaller knockoff. There is a Phaeton cult out there, and it was big enough that my car got more comments from strangers than any other car I've owned. I agree with him about the electronics world now having passed this car by. The Nav system was a pain, and worse than that when its dedicated CD player broke. The stereo was AWESOME, so much in fact that I broke a speaker or two blasting it. The seat massagers were too weak to be useful, and the seats themselves didn't hold up very well. All in all, it was a great car to own, and even with the dated electronics I think the Phaeton is a screaming bargain. I had a tear in my eye when I let mine go. I would enthusiastically recommend a used one.

    @PPPluckful@PPPluckful5 жыл бұрын

    • What price do you think the is fair for one in good condition? Everything worked..

      @rogeriorizzato2660@rogeriorizzato26605 жыл бұрын

    • @@rogeriorizzato2660 Just look it up yourself. If it's full extra and has been serviced recently , then they can go up to around 20k , but I would say ~15-17k (Talking about full extra) Edit:Also , if you want it to be clean , then search for one , people never smoked in.

      @LorandHungary@LorandHungary5 жыл бұрын

    • @@LorandHungary Nice dude.

      @rogeriorizzato2660@rogeriorizzato26605 жыл бұрын

    • @@rogeriorizzato2660 Btw , I don't know why , but I always start writing about something after I say look it up yourself

      @LorandHungary@LorandHungary5 жыл бұрын

    • @@LorandHungary Hahaha...

      @rogeriorizzato2660@rogeriorizzato26605 жыл бұрын

  • At the beginning of the video, I said it's blaspheming to compare a VW to the all-mighty S-class, but man, this car displays an incredible attention to detail. It truly compares to the S-class.

    @bababoo3434@bababoo34346 жыл бұрын

    • the audi A8 - wich is basicly the same care - is in the same league. its the prefered luxury limo in germany. it also has the highest amour rating in its secure version.

      @emergcon@emergcon6 жыл бұрын

    • Well... it is made by the same conglomerate that produces Audi's. I think the Phaeton W12 still lives on in the A8 W12

      @BassGuitarGuy128@BassGuitarGuy1286 жыл бұрын

    • I'd still prefer the S-class

      @carsonlambo724@carsonlambo7246 жыл бұрын

    • right? i found my dream sedan, and i dont care if its a VW or Mercedes anymore.

      @geetarguy777@geetarguy7776 жыл бұрын

    • I agree, I have a 2000 S Class and I have a whole lot more features than this car. I have the ashtray in the back PLUS a cigarette lighter for each passenger, I also have had vanity mirrors even for the back passengers. The list goes on and on and on.

      @Chimon4ever@Chimon4ever6 жыл бұрын

  • Doug mentioned that the glass is so thick that a toll tag would not work. That may be a contributing factor but the main reason is that some Phaetons had an electrically heated windshield. This is done by depositing an extremely thin metal film between the layers of the windshield's glass, connected electrically to provide instant heat (rather than waiting for the engine to warm for the defroster). It's this metal film that acts like a shield to the toll tag, inhibiting the toll road authority from reading the tag. A few other manufactures had this as well. Ford called their version "Instaclear" in the US and "Quickclear" in Europe. They were known to cause issues not only with toll tags but would also reduce the detection range of radar detectors.

    @citizencaine6738@citizencaine67382 жыл бұрын

  • The headrest slowly goes down on it's own while doug says "it's only getting started back here"

    @nakofrostburn@nakofrostburn3 жыл бұрын

  • BMW and Daimler: I can make the most luxurious sedan ever. Volkswagen: Hold my beer...

    @viktorflorianschantz4084@viktorflorianschantz40845 жыл бұрын

    • Daimler is luxurious than VAG and BMW

      @AL1-53@AL1-534 жыл бұрын

    • Well it was the same platform as the Bentley Fling Spur and Continental. Same engine too. Controls, switches, infotainment.

      @sneakfisch8255@sneakfisch82554 жыл бұрын

    • LOL!

      @kevinjackson4464@kevinjackson44644 жыл бұрын

    • Actually: Hold my massage seats and electronics

      @Kristjan687@Kristjan6874 жыл бұрын

    • @@35Frost Maybach is owned by Daimler

      @metromodernism@metromodernism4 жыл бұрын

  • Practicality 5/10. Are you kidding me? A completely unusable Lamborghini Countach gets a 2/10, A 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso gets a 3/10 and you said this car should get a 4/10 but was only saved by the back seats. Really now.

    @Snowynz@Snowynz5 жыл бұрын

    • yeah, ridiculous, it should be at least 9/10

      @oberon79@oberon795 жыл бұрын

    • Practicality easily 6.5/10 in my opinion

      @chrisgugleta@chrisgugleta4 жыл бұрын

    • Well it does have a W12...but still should be a solid 6

      @tyvekhomewrap9164@tyvekhomewrap91644 жыл бұрын

    • think about the length, its cost of maintancer and gas, no big loading capacity, eventhough that a 5/10 is a little too little :D

      @gopnik638@gopnik6384 жыл бұрын

    • Idk what this guy expects... I'd like to see a 10/10 car by his ratings. Ridiculous

      @damian0766@damian07664 жыл бұрын

  • I've had the pleasure of driving this wonderful machine. It looks so cool with the Bentley mulliner wheels.

    @lbmautos@lbmautos2 жыл бұрын

  • 2:20 the Touareg was already on sale at the time, so they did. Unfortunately it suffered the same problem as the Phaeton, it was too expensive for most people, and people who could afford it were looking at luxury brands like Lexus, Range Rover, Mercedes Benz and BMW.

    @damilolaakanni@damilolaakanni Жыл бұрын

    • The Touareg is still sold in Europe and other places of the world, but not in the US anymore. The Atlas is big, comparably cheap and has lots of space, but in no way comparable to the very luxurious Touar3g!

      @michaelwiebe4282@michaelwiebe4282 Жыл бұрын

  • 4:16 headrest: “it is time for me to go down now”

    @mikenator6682@mikenator66824 жыл бұрын

    • Ayeee

      @datmumbojumbothechristian8069@datmumbojumbothechristian80693 жыл бұрын

  • Next Hoovies Garage video: "I Bought the Cheapest Phaeton in the USA"

    @meowzymcdirmit@meowzymcdirmit6 жыл бұрын

    • Lmao 😄

      @shtopfl5247@shtopfl52476 жыл бұрын

    • I'd actually watch that!

      @wholeNwon@wholeNwon6 жыл бұрын

    • The car that finally bankrupts Tyler Hoover of Hoovies Garage when he attempts to repair the cheapest Pheaton in the US.

      @highvision5061@highvision50614 жыл бұрын

  • I had v10 diesel 15 yrs ago...monster car

    @X28051986X@X28051986X2 жыл бұрын

  • Ever since I've seen this video, I've wanted this car. If I ever get enough money to be a car collector, this one will definitely be in my fleet.

    @utterbullspit@utterbullspit2 жыл бұрын

  • One of the most underrated luxury sedans ever made and shurely one of the most underrated VW's ...Great quality car !

    @mart_en@mart_en5 жыл бұрын

  • I can't believe that doug didnt mention de trunk hinges, they are incredible

    @nikodechela1@nikodechela16 жыл бұрын

  • Hey Doug, you forgot one thing. The grab handles above you and passengers inside the car are also wooden covered

    @shubhamsshrma@shubhamsshrma2 жыл бұрын

  • You can also buy an "accessory": A boat named "Frauscher 757 St. Tropez", along with a trailer, that has the same engine as the Phaeton itself.

    @conracer@conracer2 жыл бұрын

  • who else at the end of the video looks at that list of cars and goes, "holy shit, I've seen every single one of those reviews. What am I doing with my life?" LOL

    @AlejandroRodriguez-nr2bk@AlejandroRodriguez-nr2bk6 жыл бұрын

    • Same lol

      @CornerBoothGames@CornerBoothGames6 жыл бұрын

    • His job is what hes doing

      @ohslothz4079@ohslothz40796 жыл бұрын

    • Alejandro Rodriguez me too me too

      @ronzombe@ronzombe6 жыл бұрын
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