Quattroporte and Phaeton - Cost to own old Luxury - Big Sedan Challenge #7 | Everyday Driver

We've driven our cheap used Maserati Quattroporte and VW Phaeton for a year and now we're counting the cost. Join us as calculate the cost to own and review the adventures we've had during the Big Sedan Challenge. Plus, we announce the winners of these old cars, and what we're doing next for a cheap car challenge.

*Pardon the audio issues on this piece, we had a microphone fail and did our best to balance it out.

00:00 - 0:58 Intro
0:58 - 2:18 The Challenge
2:18 - 4:20 Adventures
4:20 - 8:19 Surprise and Terror
8:19 - 11:38 One Year of Costs
11:38 - What's Next

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That JETTA-XL plate is a thing of beauty.

[Kingsleyjamesflint]

We love our V8 2008 Phaeton. At 149000 km it’s still in fine condition. If we sold it it would fetch maybe 6000 Swiss francs. Ridiculous. This car is a real classic, a wonderfully conceived and built car. You only get such a great thing once in an ordinary lifetime. Far better than any Mercedes or BMW. Better built, better designed, discreet and dignified, wonderful to own..

[betterbeavailable]

I love that Maserati but the Phaeton is just something else.

[gasolara]

I have a w12 Phaeton I have owned for a year now. After some voluntary preventative maintenance I am enjoying it. I have put over 7k miles on it this year. It has been super reliable. The W12 Phaeton isn't as scary as an Audi RS7 to own. I do say the V8 in my opinion is the one to nag you more about things.

[scottvessa]

Great series. I owned an 05 V8 Phaeton for 5 years. 2007-2012. Still best car I’ve ever owned.

[chesspiece]

The pickle fork tag on the Maserati is hilarious. The trident does look like a pickle fork.

[tylerm.]

I've been looking forward to this episode! I would absolutely daily the Phaeton

[Chilazr]

These cars were great to see over the past year. I have been a long-time fan of Maserati styling. I'll probably continue to just appreciate from afar. Looking forward to everything the new card will bring.

[cobra]

I own a Maserati Quattroporte of this version and I love it! It is a pure pleasure to drive and it looks so elegant and stylish - on the outside and on the inside! This car is not suitable for everybody - but if you are willing to accept certain quirks, you will enjoy this italian beauty!

[jamesbrown]

Really liked this! I’m a fan of the Phaeton, at today’s cost.

[KapitanBoro]

I owed 2010 Phaeton 3.0 diesel and it was pure pleasure. Now thinking about Quatroporte 2009 😁

[BlackhawkTDI]

Absolutely love my Phaeton V8, besides buying a battery and a front strut, it’s been rock solid. It’s my daily.. gas mileage sucks though. 😅

[henrijegerings]

Hi Guys What a coïncidence! I drove 2 Phaetons (5.0TDI and 3.0TDI) since 2008. Changed them when reaching the 100.000 Miles. And guess what, since March this year i have a Quatroporte 4.2! The Pheaton is the best car by far of all the cars I owned! The Quatroporte is pure emotion!

[s.m.]

You should consider a 944 for the cheap sports car challenge!

[joesniffer]

5:50 There truly isn’t any other car like it (besides a Bentley Flying Spur). Its 4-Motion, V8, and long wheelbase make it a beast in any driving scenario. I used to drive full speed in rain and snow without the slightest fear.

[NaniteAlex]

Loved this series from beginning to end! Sounds like you proved the adage around old cheap luxury boats: it's a dice roll that can be worth it. Great work.
Excited for the new sport car series!

[JBsC]

Pauls newfound passion for the maserati was quite enjoyable to watch in this series. Todds enjoy, ent for the VW boat was also fun to watch... a true dichotomy that made this series fun for all of us to watch you guys. Thank you

[k.l.barrett]

I'm so glad you guys did this so we could watch it yet not have to financially experience these sedans

[diestar]

Winter daily is exactly the plan for my 04 Phaeton 👌😅

[dlloydgriffin]

This challenge was a lot of fun to watch. I am glad to see it keep going and excited about the transformation to sports cars, as they are something I actually buy unlike these beasts. Thanks for the fun content! I can't say that I'm too bummed to have not won though.