I bought a used 2005 with about 135,000 Kms and have yet to be disappointed.....This car performs extremely well and offers a very comfortable and quiet ride. I agree that new, the R8 would probably be a slightly better deal but as a used offering I have not experienced the cabin noise that other Phaeton owners have commented on. I was critical of the fuel economy because even though a full tank of gas should get me 770 kms it rarely comes close to this milage.