The sunroof: this year's must-have new car option?
Discussion
Dannbodge said:
g3org3y said:
I'm a big fan of the sun roof. I think it's a great feature. 
All my E36s (2x saloons and 1x touring) had/have a sunroof.
On the motorway, the tilt function allows fresh air into the cabin at speed. Around town the full open function gives you a semi-convertible (I actually don't mind full open at speeds <80mph).
My favourite set up is sunroof fully open with aircon on (best of both worlds!).
One of the issues with the sunroof/BMW 3 series (late E36 and all E46) was that iirc a/c ended up being a no cost option with the deletion of a sunroof. Most people went for the aircon. As such, it's actually quite rare to find late E36s/any E46s with both.
On the E30, the 'connoisseurs' will tell you the sunroof is an undesirable option - rust potential and compromising the chassis rigidity are the oft quoted reasons.
Sunroof FTW!
I have a '98 E36 with Aircon and a Sunroof.All my E36s (2x saloons and 1x touring) had/have a sunroof.
On the motorway, the tilt function allows fresh air into the cabin at speed. Around town the full open function gives you a semi-convertible (I actually don't mind full open at speeds <80mph).
My favourite set up is sunroof fully open with aircon on (best of both worlds!).
One of the issues with the sunroof/BMW 3 series (late E36 and all E46) was that iirc a/c ended up being a no cost option with the deletion of a sunroof. Most people went for the aircon. As such, it's actually quite rare to find late E36s/any E46s with both.
On the E30, the 'connoisseurs' will tell you the sunroof is an undesirable option - rust potential and compromising the chassis rigidity are the oft quoted reasons.
Sunroof FTW!
I love having the sunroof. It gets left open during work and helps to keep the car slightly cooler. If it's too hot then the aircon gets switched on.
Most of the later '98,99 E36s I know of have both sunroof and AC
My Golf has one, but it is a rare option. I like the lighter cabin, the tilt option is great for quiet ventilation or to just leave the car to vent a little heat, and the slide option is nice and airy BUT horrible buffeting and vibrations on the move unless you have a couple of windows open too! Bit flawed in that respect, plus they aren't really that bit - twin sunroofs or webastos give a more soft top feel.
Like glass sunroofs (moonroof.....) I love the extra light in the cabin, but can live with a steel one as long as it slides and tilts
Only car i have without one has a folding roof
It's normally No'1 on the list of things the next car must have, I've had very few cars without one in 30 plus years and the ones that haven't haven't been stayed with me very long
Only car i have without one has a folding roof
It's normally No'1 on the list of things the next car must have, I've had very few cars without one in 30 plus years and the ones that haven't haven't been stayed with me very long
iva cosworth said:
JakeT said:
iva cosworth said:
Don't like sunroofs.
Do like convertibles.
You can break Into a Cossie through the sunroof? Do like convertibles.
Owned a convertible for 20 months,roof down whenever possible.
Clearly no hardcore Pistonheads have read this thread yet. Holes in the structure equals less rigidity in the chassis 
Would never order a fast sports car with a sunroof!
What's wrong with rolling down the window or a full on convertible anyway? Never seen the point in sunroofs myself personally.
Would never order a fast sports car with a sunroof! What's wrong with rolling down the window or a full on convertible anyway? Never seen the point in sunroofs myself personally.
Leins said:
Absolutely love the sun-roof (or moon-roof?) but have no interest in convertibles, and hardly ever use air-con. On cold, dry winter days turning the heat up and sliding the roof back is one of life's little indulgences for me
Ditto except I tend to drop the roof into the boot and really enjoy itLove having a sunroof and was just thinking today that I'll not buy my next car without a sunroof.
For me it's the combination of light and airiness and the fresh air. A/C is useful on a mega hot day or in traffic, but in general I'd much rather have a sunroof (the OR option being often what was a offered in 90s)
For me it's the combination of light and airiness and the fresh air. A/C is useful on a mega hot day or in traffic, but in general I'd much rather have a sunroof (the OR option being often what was a offered in 90s)
In 1996 ford started offerring owners a sunroof OR aircon in the LX range. (Company car)
Until then you only got a sunroof.
By 1998 aircon was the standard for LX and the sunroof an extra unless you had a Ghia variant.
It's around the same time that all manufacturers started dropping sunroofs for aircon in all but their premium ranges.
Until then you only got a sunroof.
By 1998 aircon was the standard for LX and the sunroof an extra unless you had a Ghia variant.
It's around the same time that all manufacturers started dropping sunroofs for aircon in all but their premium ranges.
B'stard Child said:
Like glass sunroofs (moonroof.....) I love the extra light in the cabin, but can live with a steel one as long as it slides and tilts
Only car i have without one has a folding roof
It's normally No'1 on the list of things the next car must have, I've had very few cars without one in 30 plus years and the ones that haven't haven't been stayed with me very long
I've got some bad news for you. Only car i have without one has a folding roof
It's normally No'1 on the list of things the next car must have, I've had very few cars without one in 30 plus years and the ones that haven't haven't been stayed with me very long
slippery said:
B'stard Child said:
Like glass sunroofs (moonroof.....) I love the extra light in the cabin, but can live with a steel one as long as it slides and tilts
Only car i have without one has a folding roof
It's normally No'1 on the list of things the next car must have, I've had very few cars without one in 30 plus years and the ones that haven't haven't been stayed with me very long
I've got some bad news for you. Only car i have without one has a folding roof
It's normally No'1 on the list of things the next car must have, I've had very few cars without one in 30 plus years and the ones that haven't haven't been stayed with me very long
realy!!!
white_goodman said:
I had to specify a $1700 "upgrade" package, which also gives me rear disc brakes
You're taking the proverbial p155 right ???????It's 2014 and you are buying cars in Canada with drum brakes..............let me know when Canada gets up to speed with the rest of the developed world and I may consider visiting it
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