Is a sunroof delete on a 996 common?

[umirza85]

I'm just wondering if have the sunroof delete option on a C4S is something that many owners did? Being a no-cost option I would have thought many people would have decided to keep the sunroof.

I've read quite a few posts over the years of people searching for a very long time for a sunroof-less car. Just wondering if the same goes for a 996?

[WilsonLaidlaw]

My 996 Turbo did not have a sun roof. I don't think it was a zero cost option. Similarly my current 997 Turbo does not have a sun roof either and I am sure it was a cost item and quite a high cost at that. Both cars were French market (Monaco) cars. I like sun roofs.

Wilson

[SkinnyPete]

I would not want a sun roof either, a combination of aesthetics, handling and safety.

[umirza85]

Was just reading an article about UK 996's and it mentioned it was a no charge option to not include a sunroof. Just curious to see if it was common. I know a lot of people now don't want them in their 911's but I dont really mind it, I like how it makes the cabin seem more spacious.

[SkinnyPete]

umirza85 said:

I like how it makes the cabin seem more spacious.

They give me agoraphobia.

[jkh112]

My 996 Carrera does not have a sunroof.

[red997]

I don't think it was a delete option - more an add option...

[Crimp]

No cost option.
My Turbo doesn't have a Sun roof

[Talksteer]

Only midgets ask this question..... all sunroofs are the personal creation of satan and should be removed!

[Shewie]

Surely a sunroof was a cost option on a 996 C4S?!?

FWIW mine doesn't have one, so I assumed that was the case.

I also have a 997tt with a sunroof and like the fact that it has.

[umirza85]

Shewie said:

Surely a sunroof was a cost option on a 996 C4S?!?

FWIW mine doesn't have one, so I assumed that was the case.

I also have a 997tt with a sunroof and like the fact that it has.

This is what I was reading on PistonHeads.

"A sunroof came as standard with all UK-supplied 996s, unless the owner deleted this as a no-cost option. Most buyers prefer the sunroof to be there, so be sure it works smoothly, quietly and quickly. "

link to article: http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-buying-guide-co...

Also from an option codes point there are sunroof delete options.

[Shewie]

Wow... Fair enough.

Having seen the number of 996's without a sunroof I just assumed it was an option.. Especially considering what they do charge for as extras.

[thegoose]

Given that the vast majority of buyers when would not delete a free sunroof and the number of cars without them, I would be utterly amazed if it was standard, except possibly on the Turbo.

[Moosh]

Not 100% sure but I think it was standard on the 996 turbo genII but not on the genI

[KPE]

umirza85 said:

Was just reading an article about UK 996's and it mentioned it was a no charge option to not include a sunroof. Just curious to see if it was common. I know a lot of people now don't want them in their 911's but I dont really mind it, I like how it makes the cabin seem more spacious.

If it was a glass s/r then it would make the cabin appear more spacious from the light but I think the solid roofs will rob the cabin height or headroom and without the light (when closed)

[Crimp]

The sunroof was standard on all C16 996 turbo's from birth.
As noted though you could opt not to have one as a no cost option.

[Roberty]

My 2002 996 C4S does not have a sunroof, thankfully.

[allatsea]

My MY2002 996.2 C2 didn't have one.