Gauging interest: Phaeton review yes/no?

"Jagvar" (Jagvar) 08/04/2014 at 10:06 • Filed to: None

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Last week marked five years with my beloved Phaeton (crap, time really flies, doesn't it?). Anyway, to mark the occasion, I'm thinking I may write an Oppo review. But it's far from a brand-new car (it's a 2004), so I'm not sure if the interest is there. What say you, Oppo?

On a related note, what would be the appropriate tag for such a review? Readers Rides, perhaps?

BKRM3 > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 10:07

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Would read!

505Turbeaux > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 10:08

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yes, do it. You may be the only Opponaut with a Phaeton, so I would love to read your experience with one.

Oh and though it may be expensive and a pain in the arse at times, Happy Anniversary!

GTI MkVII > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 10:08

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Yes please!

On a side note, seeing all these Oppo reviews has inspired me to do one on my GTI one of these days. Just need to find the time!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 10:08

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YES! :D

Agrajag > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 10:10

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10/10 would read.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 10:10

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Go for it I'd say :)

cabarne4 > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 10:11

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I don't understand why everyone feels they have to ask permission. This is OPPO we're talking about. Of course we want to read someone's personal review.

Jagvar > 505Turbeaux 08/04/2014 at 10:11

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There have definitely been other Opponauts who've had them over the years. I just might be the only one who STILL has one. :)

Jagvar > GTI MkVII 08/04/2014 at 10:12

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If you write it, I'll read it!

Sn210 > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 10:13

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yes! Definitely! Of course! Do it!

ttyymmnn > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 10:15

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Bring it.

505Turbeaux > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 10:16

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since I am a relative newcomer (1 year OPPO-versary this month) I haven't been privy to these other Phateon driving Opponauts. Knowing my buying history I am sure I will end up with one in a few short years...

Jagvar > 505Turbeaux 08/04/2014 at 10:21

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They are stupid cheap right now. I'm seeing Phaetons go on eBay for $7K. At that price, it almost doesn't matter if the car needs thousands of dollars in repairs. You can afford it.

505Turbeaux > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 10:23

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yeah, have VAG-COM, will travel :)

Wishin & workin for an E39 M5 > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 10:27

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Do it! C'mon! Kill me!

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 10:34

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Do the review. These are starting to interest me. They are getting stupid cheap, found this one last night. http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/w12-vw-phaeton…

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 10:47

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Would really love to see a review of your Phaeton. It's such a rare, interesting car that I'm sure many of us would enjoy reading your writeup.

TheJacobJones > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 10:50

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Definitely write it up! I'm sure a lot of us here want to read about it. And never worry about its age, this is Oppositelock, we'll take as much car stuff as we can get. Thank you in advance.

Vicente Esteve > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 10:55

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YES

Imirrelephant > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 11:05

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Long term Phaeton review? Yes, please!

phenotyp > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 11:06

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The obvious answer: HELL YES.

Vimto > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 11:14

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Please do. I doubt many people keep these cars more than five consecutive years, so it's a unique perspective.

PRBot II > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 11:24

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Absolutely, yes.

I would tag it under Oppo Reviews.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 11:53

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Are you kidding? YES YES YES YES DO IT!!!

I have an unhealthy love for these things.

sellphones2493 > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 23:24

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Yes, do it.

However, gauging interest on here is weird. I did a review on my '07 Volvo S60 R, and it got like 1,200 views, but like 50+ comments. I did a review on my mother's '09 Audi A5 and it got like 70 views and 2 comments. Then I did a review on my 2014 Toyota Corolla LE Rental, and it got like 3,000 views and 20 comments.

I'm doing a review on my parent's '13 Audi A6 3.0 Tomorrow. I'm interested to see how that performs.

Doug DeMuro > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 23:27

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Dude. Yes!!!

Jagvar > Doug DeMuro 08/04/2014 at 23:28

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OK, it might not happen until next week, but it's in the works!

Doug DeMuro > Jagvar 08/04/2014 at 23:59

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Pull a me and make a bad video too. I'd watch it.

Andrew T. Maness > Jagvar 08/05/2014 at 00:48

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Write the review! I'm doing a used Phaeton super post on Thursday so it'll be like Phaeton overload week!

motusid > Jagvar 08/05/2014 at 06:12

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Please do write a review.

Jagvar > Doug DeMuro 08/05/2014 at 07:19

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I happen to like your bad videos!

Doug DeMuro > Jagvar 08/05/2014 at 08:31

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Maybe we should do one together when I move up north. Hi, I'm Doug. And this... is a Volkswagen Phaeton.

Jagvar > Doug DeMuro 08/05/2014 at 08:40

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I like this idea! Hit me up, and I'll be all about it. You actually planning to move north?

Doug DeMuro > Jagvar 08/05/2014 at 09:58

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Yeah! I'm moving to Philadelphia later this month. But I love DC and I'll spend a ton of time there. I'm dougdemuro at yahoo if you want to get together and make it happen!

Jagvar > Doug DeMuro 08/05/2014 at 10:04

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craz11 > Jagvar 08/05/2014 at 15:55

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OMG YES

meatatarian > Jagvar 08/05/2014 at 16:05

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Where is this in the DC area? I'm local as well

Jagvar > meatatarian 08/05/2014 at 16:09

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This picture was taken next to Union Cemetery in Latrobe, PA. I was in Pennsylvania for a wedding and went exploring the countryside.

Darigaaz > Jagvar 08/05/2014 at 16:48

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No. I know it's awesome.

Seanhvw > Jagvar 08/05/2014 at 16:48

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Most definitely. Have always liked the Phaeton and at times kick myself for never grabbing one. Would love to know how your long term "test drive" went.

highwaytoheaven > Jagvar 08/06/2014 at 09:27

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Of course! I would consider it a long, long-term test. In fact I would love to hear about how a lot of the older, large luxury cars are holding up.

iwrock > Doug DeMuro 08/06/2014 at 13:07

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Bit OT, but Doug, you coming to Car Week in Monterey this year?

If so, we should G2G, we will have a few pure-bred read-heads (F-cars) you can review.

Doug DeMuro > iwrock 08/06/2014 at 13:24

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Not this year :( We're moving this month and it's just too much going on. I'm sure I'll be there next year, though. I went in 2012 and 2013 and I really hate missing it!

n1zm0 > Jagvar 08/06/2014 at 16:15

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Yes please, then disconnect the catback and rev it vigorously.