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Car Forum / Volkswagen / Water Cooled Volkswagen Cars / September 2007Phaeton
Any reason why the Phaeton never caught on? Is it that people can't connotate the term "Volkswagen" with luxury vehicles? Also -- the W8 and above engines never caught on... and perhaps in part due to the skyrocketing cost of gasoline. It would be great to see some hybrid powertrains...  SignatureI made magic once. Now, the sofa is gone. http://dwacon.blogspot.com > Any reason why the Phaeton never caught on? Is it that people can't > connotate the term "Volkswagen" with luxury vehicles? Pretty much that's it. And VW's recent reputation for questionable reliability for electric and electronic items in a car that is stuffed with them also doesn't help. > Also -- the W8 and above engines never caught on... When you have to partially remove the engine from the vehicle to change a spark plug, is it any wonder why not? When you have to partially remove the engine from the vehicle to change a spark plug, is it any wonder why not? No you done. Only need to removed the side covers on the intake. Takes about 20 minutes to get off... after that it's just 8 plugs. |
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