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  1. Carsleuth

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    I'm beginning to see a common theme... :D
     
    Carsleuth, Dec 6, 2009
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  2. Townshend

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    Well..they are nearly all AWD. Good cars for the winter :)
     
    Townshend, Dec 6, 2009
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  3. Imola82

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    Black Ferrari 599 GTB on Kingsbury this morning.
     
    Imola82, Dec 7, 2009
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    Red Ferrari 348 yesterday top down all around Barrington yesterday.. Oh wait, that was me
     
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  5. Carsleuth

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    Way to go!! :)
     
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    Silver Carrera GT going eastbound on Hubbard and Wells on Sunday around 1:00 PM.
     
    pacent, Dec 7, 2009
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  7. spike308

    spike308 F1 Rookie Owner Silver Subscribed

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    What, they sold about 800?
    There are several in my neighborhood. I figured we have the largest concentration in the world (at least 2 black and 2 silver)


    Black brand new Rolls Convertible, on Skokie blvd Northbrook.
     
    spike308, Dec 7, 2009
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  8. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    You can find the sales numbers for the US on wiki. It is about something like 2,500 in total. That's a big deal less than 308s.

    I never saw a Phaeton in life and was stunned to actually see one. I couldn't believe somebody would be a sucker enough to actually pay for these.
     
    tifosi12, Dec 7, 2009
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  9. spike308

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    Yup
    of course, after seeing the repair / maintenance bills on a Ferrari, one could think the same thing about Italian cars. But then again, can't see the Phaeton giving me the chubby a Ferrari does!
     
    spike308, Dec 7, 2009
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  10. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    There ya go.

    I'm sure the Phaeton is technically vastly superior to a 308 but if it is an icon of its time then only as a grandiose failure in marketing and product branding.
     
    tifosi12, Dec 7, 2009
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    Red 360 Spyder in Best Buys parking lot in Northbrook yesterday....a little chilly out for sure, didn't notice snow tires, but hey....daily driver maybe?
     
    jomoyer, Dec 8, 2009
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  13. Darolls

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    Repairs on Italian exotics will kill ya! Ed just did a clutch job on a Maserati Quattroporte with F1 tranny. After removing the trans tube, he found massive amounts of metal shavings and rubber in the tube....and it's can't be rebuilt. The trans tube cost $6000 just for the part!

    That's fine Italian engineering for ya! Now, ya want to hear anything about the cost of parts and repairs on a Rolls Royce; I shudder everytime something breaks.....
     
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  14. Darolls

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    Dedication or stupidity? He need's a winter driver! :)
     
    Darolls, Dec 9, 2009
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  15. absent

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    Why?
    It's a proper AWD and with winter tires readily available from Tirerack that car manages snow with ease.
    I use a Speed as daily and it is unstoppable in Chicago snow.
     
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    Agreed, a suprising amount of people up here drive them around in the snow.
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  17. Townshend

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    Agreed, honestly it handles better than my RWD Infiniti.. Even that though handles pretty well with my Blizzaks.
     
    Townshend, Dec 9, 2009
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    Looks nice and dirty, I love it! :)
     
    Webby, Dec 9, 2009
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  20. Darolls

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    I just like to keep the unusual stuff unusual; not meant to be driven in inclement weather. A toy is a toy, if you play with it everyday it's no longer a toy. And I like toys! ;)
     
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  21. RDzingel

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    I have a Phaeton and anyone who slags on this car has never been in or driven one!
     
    RDzingel, Dec 10, 2009
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    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    As I said before I'm sure it is technically far superior to my Ferrari. Not gonna argue that point.

    However the fact is, that the car was a massive loss and disappointment for VW. Their attempt of entering the high end segment of sedans was a total failure. Not because of the technology of the car, but simply because of its badge.

    If it is any consolation to you: There was a super rich guy in Florida who bought a Veyron. As he drove up to meet his friends one of them said something like "nice VW you got there". He sold the car the next day. True story.
     
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  23. RDzingel

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    The Phaeton is still a very successful flagship model in Europe. It also shares the same basic chassis and construction as the Bentley Continental.
     
    RDzingel, Dec 10, 2009
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  24. Carsleuth

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    That's just silly...
     
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