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Old 04-05-04, 04:06 PM
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I'd pick the LS430 and throw on a wald executive body kit.
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Old 04-05-04, 07:54 PM
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Originally posted by RA40
Who is coughing up $80 for the Phaeton? I haven't seen one on the road.
Of course these are VW diehards. Let us see which car will still be on the roads in 5-10 years.
Exactly - and the LSs are a dime a dozen - at least around here. Give me something that is rare any day. And in case you guys haven't noticed, German cars last a long long time.
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Old 04-05-04, 08:33 PM
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Why the Phaeton? Now the A8 is a fabulous car! The interior is beautiful and the drive is amazing. I would check that out first.
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Old 04-06-04, 12:38 AM
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Originally posted by ISinnXL
hey how about VW gives a jetta free with the VW Phaeton V8? would you still get the LS?
Wait, does the Jetta come with a "Jetta girl" also? You know what I'm talking about....
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Old 04-06-04, 06:37 AM
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if you want rare buy #1 issue of superman, if you want nice buy the ls430, why buy a car on its rarity, the bottom is gonna drop from those soo quick, jeeze overpriced vw. give me a break.
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Old 04-06-04, 06:46 AM
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I can only imagine how fast the Pheaton will depreciate in value.
Another huge reason to buy the LS instead.
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Old 04-06-04, 07:04 AM
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I saw the Phaeton for the first time in the Vancouver Autoshow last Sunday & while it's interior is very nice & well finished, the exterior, while nice enough, does not look like it's such an expensive car. I'll take an Audi A8L over it in a second.
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Old 04-06-04, 06:59 PM
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Originally posted by doug_999
And in case you guys haven't noticed, German cars last a long long time.
Even if they don't last a long time it will seem like a long time because of all the time they'll spend in the shop.
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Old 04-06-04, 08:08 PM
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Just read page 17 of April Consumer Reports on "How the makes stack up over time", VW has more problems than average model in new vehicles, three-year-old, and last in five-year-old vehicles. LS430 is my pick.
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Old 04-07-04, 03:48 PM
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Originally posted by BrickHead
[B]LS430 - 34
Phaeton - 0
Wait!!! Edit: LS-41
Phaeton-1!

LS for me also!
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Old 04-07-04, 03:54 PM
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One vote for the Phaeton??? I didn't know these polls were offered in braile!!
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Old 04-07-04, 04:28 PM
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I can't get past the V W part...is this REALLY a fair choice? LS all the way!!!!
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Old 04-07-04, 05:50 PM
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Originally posted by lex400sc
One vote for the Phaeton??? I didn't know these polls were offered in braile!!

LOL
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Old 04-07-04, 08:35 PM
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if i want a VW, i'll get a Jetta VR6 over a Phaeton. It's a nice car, but the LS is much more user friendlym IMO.
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Old 04-07-04, 08:43 PM
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no thought involve ls430!
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