I saw a one at Onitsha some days back, nice car... But not for everyday use. The V12 engine alone na die. Then talk about the nonsense mechanics and car electricians we have in this country. And where will you get the parts for this baby? I took time to google the car, and like I started is a very lovely car, but not for a typical Nigerian, unless a big shot politician.

The phaeton is VW's attempt at the top segment of automobile perfection. It is hand built at a dedicated plant in Dresden. yes, it does share some engines with Audi A6, A8, and VW Tuareg, all within the VAG group.

I have owned that vehicle. A pleasant interior to be in and a ride quality at par with the best in its class. However, even here (Germany), it is still an exot, an expensive exot.

The W12 is basically 2 3litre V6 engines paired together, a magnificient powerplant, pin quiet and refined operation, but my advise to you is, walk away.

It will be a money pit in nigeria and you will end up abandoning it in frustration because nigerian auto mechanics will misdiagnose its basic ailments and ruin both the car and yourself financially.

While i owned the 4.2 litre V8 copy, i had to take it to phaeton specific service stations. They are not serviced by regular VW service centres because they are not trained or equiped to maintain these vehicles.

Exponental: A car displayed since July 09 2012.
1yr 5months ago...... Guy, rats will definitely have a branch office in dat car already.

lol

Okay !

Siena: The seller is also a blatant liar, or terribly ignorant. He states the car has a top speed of 360 km/h (224 mph). The Volkswagen Phaeton has a limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

I think some specs have the ability to turn off the electronic speed limit or do not come with it and thus push the top speed close to 200 mph.
The American specs usually are speed limited though.
So it depends on the spec the seller has, he maybe right.

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My candid advice is....

Before you buy any car you intend to use in Nigeria, you must consider what to do with the car
when it breaks down.

Perhaps, you need to take a walk to mechanic workshops around town to see how many of the so-called
High-End vehicles that litter the places. A minor thing like a sensor malfunction would open the door
for a Nigeria mechanic to stick their hand under your hood and kill what remains of your car.

I have a friend whose Cadillac Escalade has been in a mechanic workshop around Central District, Abuja for the past 1 year.
It has been trial and error. And this mechanic is supposed to be one of the best in town because he packaged himself
well with a CV that he worked for big auto-dealers in USA. Go figure!

Don't buy some headache because it looks aesthetically appealing.

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I strongly advise you to go buy a Honda accord that will give u a bit of quality interior with good feeling as you ride. Stay away my bruv.

Never follow the crowd satisfy yourself.

If a Ferrari makes you happy and you have the money buy it. Why limit your desire to the capabilities of a high school mechanic