Originally Posted by Jim B.

Nice as they look and feel, the "VW" logo on them turned out to be the kiss of death for USA sales, and while they continue to sell well in Europe, they have been discontinued in the USA for many years.

The best reason NOT to ever buy one is simply that - for years now - even the VW dealer service department mechanics don't know how to fix them - goes double or triple for the independent shops.

They are simply too rare and so fiendishly complex.

I'd avoid the Phaeton at *all* costs (sadly).