A8 vs. VW Phaeton
05-03-2006, 08:58 PM
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I *think* it shares the same platform along with the Bentley Continental GT. There might be a few parts shared in the parts bin but shouldn't be much.
The Phaeton itself was a blunder - too expensive to be a VW and it was pulled from the North American market.
The Phaeton itself was a blunder - too expensive to be a VW and it was pulled from the North American market.
05-05-2006, 07:33 PM
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Phaeton is built on steel body, the same as Bentley Contiential GT. A8 is built on Aluminum Space Frame (ASF) which is lighter and stronger than steel body. As for dynamic abilities, Phaeton is more of a blvd cruiser while A8 is a very capable handler. A8 is like a GTI of prestigous sedan while Phaeton feels more of a luxury sedan.
07-22-2006, 04:15 PM
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Phaeton is now a deal
US pre-owned can be had for $50K. A little tougher to find them in Canada but would be a great buy - well depreciated.
A8's are plentiful on the roads - Phaeton is nice 'n rare!.
Agreed with above - Phaeton is a crusier - but a terrific car if you can get over the marque - which I think stands out from the crowd (even in metros like Toronto and Montreal where A8's are a dime a dozen.)
A8's are plentiful on the roads - Phaeton is nice 'n rare!.
Agreed with above - Phaeton is a crusier - but a terrific car if you can get over the marque - which I think stands out from the crowd (even in metros like Toronto and Montreal where A8's are a dime a dozen.)
08-12-2007, 03:06 PM
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Re: Phaeton is now a deal
US pre-owned can be had for $50K. A little tougher to find them in Canada but would be a great buy - well depreciated.
A8's are plentiful on the roads - Phaeton is nice 'n rare!.
Agreed with above - Phaeton is a crusier - but a terrific car if you can get over the marque - which I think stands out from the crowd (even in metros like Toronto and Montreal where A8's are a dime a dozen.)
A8's are plentiful on the roads - Phaeton is nice 'n rare!.
Agreed with above - Phaeton is a crusier - but a terrific car if you can get over the marque - which I think stands out from the crowd (even in metros like Toronto and Montreal where A8's are a dime a dozen.)
02-08-2008, 09:26 PM
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Re: A8 vs. VW Phaeton
Doesn't seem to make sense to me though as it seems like cannibalizing Audi sales, they have the luxury market locked up in terms of VAG.
