 It seems all the automotive editors 
are most concerned about whether or 
not VW should have built this car and 
whether or not people will pay this 
much money for a VW badged car. 
 The editors instead should concentrate 
on what a magnificent car this is and 
the fact that it is practically hand 
built in a marvelous new 'glass' 
factory in Dresden. It is rumored that 
the Bentley Continental (with which 
the VW shares many parts) will soon be 
built alongside the Phaeton.
 There are approximately 300 W12's out 
there in the USA. It has been a 
tremendous buy at the '04 closeout 
prices, and well could become a 
classic.