Sunroof option on M3

[dmm1983]

At risk of some flaming, a quick search of used F80 M3's reveals only one car with a sunroof for sale. Whilst I admit the carbon roof looks incredible, I really value light in a cabin, even more so with the tendency for dark headlinings in modern cars. I spec'd one when we bought a new M135i and have never regretted it.

I'd be curious to hear from owners why you didn't spec a sunroof?

In my eyes you lose the carbon aesthetics, gain light in the cabin, at a cost of whatever the option is, and are able to use a roof box. Does that sum it up?

[dmm1983]

I agree it looks awesome and weighs less, but I'm amazed there are so few, nearly no, sunroofs spec'd if the used car market is anything to go by.

I am thinking of buying new and I would tick the sunroof box. Carbon roof or not, a sunroof is something a daily driver for me really needs to have for my personal comfort.

If I wanted a track car, then I'd be all for a carbon roof.

[dmm1983]

See this is the interesting thing. Sunroofs split opinion as any option will, but the limited population of replies in here doesn't mirror the split of used cars with sunroofs which seems weird. Unless people with sunroofs love their cars so much they won't sell, or more likely people have bought into the aesthetics/weight saving that a carbon roof offers.

I believe scarcity can drive prices, and with so few on the market it seems odd to claim resale will take a huge hit as a result. I'd almost be willing to pay up for the right spec which would include a sunroof.

Seems I'm not missing something or going mad, so thanks to all for your replies.

[dmm1983]

Can anyone confirm if a roof rack can be fitted to a carbon roof? Since if not, it would be a deal breaker in any event.