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Title: Phaeton popularity
Post by: pscocoa on 11 April 2014, 10:56:15
This has to be a first.

At Sainsbury filling station on Bagshot Road Bracknell today, 3 Phaetons at same time getting fuel.

One was mine of course.
Title: Re: Phaeton popularity
Post by: Webby the Bear on 11 April 2014, 11:16:43
Wow. they're [retty rare round here. Were you all going to an owners meet  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Phaeton popularity
Post by: pscocoa on 11 April 2014, 11:41:14
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 11 April 2014, 11:16:43
Wow. they're [retty rare round here. Were you all going to an owners meet  ::) ;D

nope - pure random. the other two cars were chauffeur service but no plates or ads on them
Title: Re: Phaeton popularity
Post by: Stemo on 11 April 2014, 11:50:12
They're just a big, fat passat  :P
Title: Re: Phaeton popularity
Post by: Gaffers on 11 April 2014, 12:02:08
Don't you need to refuel at every petrol station you pass in one of those, to avoid running out of fuel.

A bit like a Leaf on the motorway and charging points really   :-X ;D
Title: Re: Phaeton popularity
Post by: pscocoa on 11 April 2014, 12:35:46
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 11 April 2014, 12:02:08
Don't you need to refuel at every petrol station you pass in one of those, to avoid running out of fuel.

A bit like a Leaf on the motorway and charging points really   :-X ;D

For a 2.5 tonne car - the 37 mpg I get on long runs is pretty good. I do not use it for short journeys but I am sure it would still be more economic than the Omega 3.2!
Title: Re: Phaeton popularity
Post by: pscocoa on 11 April 2014, 12:36:59
Quote from: STEMO on 11 April 2014, 11:50:12
They're just a big, fat passat  :P

oh and you have tried one out have you? looks can be deceiving of course. :y
Title: Re: Phaeton popularity
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 April 2014, 12:49:11
I must admit, I saw a tasty V10 TDI one at Micheldever tyres last weekend. I know I've vowed never to buy a tractor, but... ::)

So, when does this petrol station get re-stocked, in case I'm passing? ;D
Title: Re: Phaeton popularity
Post by: Stemo on 11 April 2014, 12:55:06
Quote from: pscocoa on 11 April 2014, 12:36:59
Quote from: STEMO on 11 April 2014, 11:50:12
They're just a big, fat passat  :P

oh and you have tried one out have you? looks can be deceiving of course. :y
If I didn't have a dog to tote around with me all day, it would be high on my list. It would have to be petrol because of my very low mileage, but that very thing would probably make it viable.

Anyone want a westie?  :(
Title: Re: Phaeton popularity
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 April 2014, 13:03:55
Quote from: STEMO on 11 April 2014, 12:55:06
Quote from: pscocoa on 11 April 2014, 12:36:59
Quote from: STEMO on 11 April 2014, 11:50:12
They're just a big, fat passat  :P

oh and you have tried one out have you? looks can be deceiving of course. :y
If I didn't have a dog to tote around with me all day, it would be high on my list. It would have to be petrol because of my very low mileage, but that very thing would probably make it viable.

Anyone want a westie?  :(

How long does it take to cook?.... :y