Drive A Phaeton, Kill People
October 16, 2006 – 5:23 pm by Matt Radel
Filed under Design Reviews, Rants, Volkswagen Phaeton
Probably one of the worst reviews I’ve ever read…and I hate the Phaeton.
Okay, so there are fundamental rules to follow when reviewing a car. What’s at the top of that list? Oh yeah, talking about the car. I mean, why would you not take the opportunity to attack speeders and reckless drivers in a review of a way too high end car, primarily driven by old white guys? This goofball from the UK does exactly that.
This one and a half page “review” fails to mention the Phaeton until the second page. I’d drop you all some quotes to whet your appetite, but I honestly don’t know where to start. I personally feel that the car deserves negative press, but not as the spearhead of an anti speeding/reckless driving rant.
Jeremy Clarkson, I’m sure you’re a fine journalist. just separate the material a little bit huh?
Drive A Phaeton, Kill People
October 16, 2006 – 5:23 pm by Matt Radel
Although the entire first page was indeed an off-topic rant, I generally agree with everything he says (people drive crazy fast, but sometimes they need to).
Now, the Phaeton review is also spot on. A very boring looking car, for a very high price. I think it’s interesting that he chose to review the TDI model, of which I proudly declare myself a huge fan of, but this:
“Of course at this point dieselheads — who are like petrolheads only with dirty fingernails and nothing interesting to say..”
Is just plain rude! Diesel heads need their exotic cars just like the rest of the world, if you don’t like it, don’t buy it.
Is this the same Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear (BBC) fame? If so, I know he can, and has, written far better than this unedited drivel.
Ohhh…good call Patrick. It could be. For his sake, I hope it’s not.
My husband is a really nice and bought me a 2007 GTI for Mother’s Day. I live on a gravel road and even though I make everyone on the road mad because I drive so slow; it seems I have picked up a rock that rolls around inside the tin fire guard. At least this is what I think. It sounds like I’m dragging cans behind my car and hope the problem can be solved less I have to buy a personalized plate “JUST MARRIED”. Does anyone have this same problem or a solution for me. I have an appointment in 11 days but it drives me crazy. I know this car wasn’t made for gravel roads but I’m only on it a short while before hitting pavement. I love my car but hate the sound, HELP?
Wow! That’s one nice husband!!
We’re a bit thrown by the “tin fire guard”. Do you mean on the body of the car, or in one of the wheels?