991 slide/tilt sunroof

[Maxym]

Any problems associated with the sunroof on 991s? I'm thinking primarily of squeaks and rattles - either from the thing itself or because (presumably) the body shell is less rigid than on cars without.

Grateful for your thoughts...

[ab8]

They can squeak, particularly in wet weather. The 'cure' is to apply a lubricant to the seals. Porsche techs seem to be very well practiced at this, but the results are not consistent - in my own experience, the cure might last anything from a couple of weeks to more than 1.5 years (at which point I sold the car).

[ellroy]

Had mine just over 2 years, nothing heard so far.

[PSB1]

This was the one compromise I had to make when buying my car. I wanted a car without the sunroof, but I'm glad I have it now.

No squeaks, leaks or other issues at all. Certainly haven't felt that it noticeably affects the rigidity of the bodyshell - although if I tested an equivalent without, maybe it would be clear.

In terms of weight, no issue for me. This is in no way an under-powered car!

I like it. It's an airy and light cabin, and this adds to it. Unless it's raining, I always tilt it open as it helps me hear the exhaust even more loudly. Visually, it works with the black exterior trim, I suppose - the 'black strip' all the length of roof looks fine. It's all good.

[Maxym]

Thanks guys. I'm having second thoughts about a Boxster GTS 4.0 on the basis that I might find myself a bit a lukewarm for top-down motoring. In a 991 with the roof open there would be less road noise and probably wind noise too, so listening to the radio/sounds would be possible. Wouldn't it?

[rbh]

Mine rattled after about 2 years and was sorted with grease under warranty, subsequently no problems and I open it frequently

[Maxym]

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Thanks RR. I would have agreed with you on the coupe with sunroof vs roadster issue if I were not undecided about whether 'wind in the (no) hair' is really for me - I don't want to find I've spent 75K and found a large chunk of disappointment. I'll get a ride or a test drive in 718 Boxster and take a view.