Volkswagen Phaeton.
What to Check Before Buying.

The Volkswagen Phaeton was VW's ambitious luxury saloon, built to rival Mercedes and BMW with exceptional build quality and advanced technology. Originally priced above £50,000, these cars now offer serious luxury for modest money, but the complexity that made them impressive when new can make them expensive to run as they age. Common buyers include those seeking executive comfort on a budget, but you need to understand the potential costs involved. Electrical gremlins, air suspension problems, and expensive specialist servicing are real concerns worth investigating before purchase.

The average used car has 3+ known model faults the seller won't mention.