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The Pope Chooses The People's Car For His Latest Limosine

Agent009 submitted on 10/18/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:44:45 PM

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His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI is about to take delivery of a Volkswagen Phaeton for his next Pope Mobile.

The model in particular will be a black long-wheelbase version complete with a 450hp 6.0L W12 engine, which has been modified for comfort, privacy and security. This is just another vehicle to add to the list of high-end metal that has joined the Pontiff’s collection, an assortment that could easily rival the garage of any rapper.

Previously, rivals BMW and Audi fought over who would have the official limousine for the Pope during his recent visit to Bavaria, and a compromise had to be made. This time round its Vdub in the house, as the Pope is going with the people’s car.

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The Pope Chooses The People's Car For His Latest Limosine

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He's a man of the people. :p
— BMW530i (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 3:02:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

No he's german that's explains EVERYTHING!!!

VW doesn't deserve this honour, but The Pope's german:(
— OBSERVER1984 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 3:04:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Why doesn't VW deserve this honor? WHY?
— BMW530i (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 3:49:03 PM | | Votes: 1

Observer you're right
— Carboy (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 4:07:22 PM | | Votes: 1

you question the pope? PUT HIS NAME ON THE "LIST!"
— IamEvilHomer (View Profile)

Posted on 10/19/2006 6:46:05 AM | | Votes: 1

Did he get his on Ebay for 30% off sticker?
— nybimmer (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 3:05:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

I didn't know VW still built the Pheaton.
— danman (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 3:52:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

It is a sales success outside the US.
— Agent009 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 4:24:56 PM | | Votes: 1

i doubt the pope had any say in this and would he really be getting caught up in material posessions, and of all things luxury cars?
— Autoegr525 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 6:50:59 PM | | Votes: 1

that should be at the bottom nothing to do with the above comments
— Autoegr525 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 6:51:47 PM | | Votes: 1

"It's not a success here because we have the Lexus LS."

What a stupid comment! It's about the A8, duh! Most anyone who can afford the Phaeton can afford the A8-- and the Audi is just a better version of it!
— S4cabriofox (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 9:25:06 PM | | Votes: 1

"To compete with vehicles such as the Jaguar XJ, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Lexus LS 430 and even VW Group's own Audi A8 L..."

Gee, looks like a lot more cars than the LS.

And no, VW set out for its primary competitor to be the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

And when did I say it was a good idea? Quite stupid, but the Phaeton is a very luxurious car. Right car, wrong badge. And Audi improves upon this "right car" even more by taking 700lbs off of its curb weight and making the interior simpler and even more elegant.
— S4cabriofox (View Profile)

Posted on 10/21/2006 5:58:57 PM | | Votes: 1

atleast a 7-series would have been and option :P
— luvmybmr (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 4:43:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Not at all. I am just mad at the people who post BULLSHIT comments like:

"VW doesn't deserve this honour..."

WHY?

VW worked hard on the Phaeton and they at least deserve to be recognized in this sense. An important spiritual leader choosing a VW product over more prestigeous offerings from Audi, BMW or MB etc.
— BMW530i (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 5:11:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

I might have, yes.

But it is highly unlikely the Pope would consider an LS. Most likely, that Phaeton is some V6 TDI model. The Vatican watches costs too you know. :p
— BMW530i (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 5:53:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

It says in the article that the Phaeton is a LWB W12, BMW530i.

Will-

Why does everything need to be a Lexus? Give another brand some credit for a change. VW has just as much prestige as any other brand, but in a very different sense. Define "prestige".
— S4cabriofox (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 9:26:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Will WOw you love that chromed up Toyota! We all know you love the markting that Toyota does and fall for the Lexus brand. We all know you would buy my turd if i called it a lexus. LEXUS RULES!!! :)
— IamEvilHomer (View Profile)

Posted on 10/19/2006 6:49:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

I wonder if VW marketing will come up with some kind of tie in with the pope for advetising.
— Terminal10 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 4:46:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Aww come on why did the pope chose the ugly twin come on benidict pick the a8l it has the best interior i ve seen
— awsomeaudi (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 6:15:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

The Pope is a smart man.

What next, a Micro Bus?
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 6:51:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Nice, great luxury automobile, and with 450 hp it has plenty of power for all.
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 7:10:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

I think the best car for the Pope would be a Lexus LS600h PEARL White......
— JasonRBare (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 7:23:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

VW must be grinning ear to ear. Atleast he picked one of the two good VWs, the other being the Touareg.

Ironic though that the most famous "save the poor" folks (Kofi Annan and Pope) drive around in $100,000 cars. What next, Angelina Jolie running around in a leathery Range Rover while delivering food aid?
— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/18/2006 10:54:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

huu76 - the car was free/ the pope is not going to ride in a armor Prius or a Rabbit TDI
— IamEvilHomer (View Profile)

Posted on 10/19/2006 6:51:52 AM | | Votes: 1

Huu76

As opposed to not doing anything to help those less fortunate while driving around in a Leathery Range Rover ??

Your statement is about as Stupid as those of Logical or mromar

FYI: Angelina donated 33.3% of her Income this year to Charity, How much of yours did you donate ??
— I95SPEEDINGTICKETS (View Profile)

Posted on 10/19/2006 7:21:46 AM | | Votes: 1

Huu76- You forget the Pope's cars must be bullet and bomb proof. I am not aware of these features on any Lexus. MB, BMW, Audi, and VW all make bullet proof and bomb proof vehicles from the factory.

Unless Lexus makes such versions they are ill-suited as a limo for any high profile individual.
— Agent009 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/19/2006 8:25:33 AM | | Votes: 2

Unfortunately for me, my daddy wasn't a big hollywood guy, so I can only donate during the holidays. Angelina could give away 90% and still live well.

It seems I've offended some Catholics. Whatever happend to the Pope mobile? Is that thing highway driveable?
Anyway, the church could've saved some loot and given him an armoured suburban instead. Atleast it's not as crass as Annon driving around in an armoured BMW.
— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/19/2006 10:51:25 PM | | Votes: 1

Pope in an Armoured Surburban ??

Might as well just Shoot Him
— I95SPEEDINGTICKETS (View Profile)

Posted on 10/20/2006 5:14:03 PM | | Votes: 1

Okay, I'm tired of the VW bashing crap. The only merely average VW is the Jetta. The rest are fantastic cars and lead in their respective segments (except the Phaeton).

The one question mark here is what segments they are actually in. The Jetta is more expensive than the Rabbit, Corolla, Civic, etc, but less expensive and not as big as the Camry/Accord class. The Passat is a bit more money than the Camry and Accord, but most cars in that class option up fast, so I'd say that it's more in that class than the 3 Series/A4 class. The Touareg is far more luxurious than the outdated Highlander and pedestrian Pilot, but it's not meant to be a "riding on a cloud" crossover like the RX350, so it doesn't have any real main competitors. The closest I can think of in terms of price, power and prestige as the Infiniti FX35.
— S4cabriofox (View Profile)

Posted on 10/21/2006 6:04:03 PM | | Votes: 1

"It's not a success here because we have the Lexus LS" silly Willly, he probably never heard of 7 series, or to rephase his quote...

"Lexus LS is not a success here because we have the 7 series."

G
— RefuG (View Profile)

Posted on 10/19/2006 4:18:47 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Yo momma is a fool, so what does that make you?

G
— RefuG (View Profile)

Posted on 10/19/2006 6:35:33 PM | | Votes: 1

"Willy" had to mention Lexus somewhere in this post, and guess what his very first post too, whatta bias loser.

G
— RefuG (View Profile)

Posted on 10/19/2006 6:39:24 PM | | Votes: 1

"G" stands for Genius.

GGG-Jusus Christ

G
— RefuG (View Profile)

Posted on 10/20/2006 9:35:14 AM | | Votes: 1

LOL
— BMW530i (View Profile)

Posted on 10/19/2006 2:02:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

LOL
— montz (View Profile)

Posted on 10/19/2006 1:15:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

I think it would be impossible to say a think about ms Jolie too.

Try to Proof Read your comments before you post them OK ??

Nincompoop
— I95SPEEDINGTICKETS (View Profile)

Posted on 10/20/2006 5:11:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

I don't think the Pope will ever drive a Toyota Camry.

He'll be driving a German machine for life.
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/19/2006 4:23:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Pope: WTF is a Toyota Camry? :p
— BMW530i (View Profile)

Posted on 10/19/2006 9:40:00 PM | | Votes: 0

I just thought of something. What does Angelina teach all those little kids in Africa? How to steal someone else's husband?
— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/19/2006 10:53:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

How to be skinny AND still look good.
— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/20/2006 12:03:15 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

And the pope's car is worth around 150K!!!
— Kostik (View Profile)

Posted on 10/20/2006 5:29:21 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

But of course it didn't cost him a penny. Or a eurocent )
— Kostik (View Profile)

Posted on 10/20/2006 5:32:05 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

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