Sunroof!!!

[adzy999]

Porsche......The only marque that a sunroof is a hindrance! Discuss..........

[NiceCupOfTea]

What!?

There are plenty of cars where "non-sunroof shells" are sought after. Always rather liked them myself, never understood the "sunroof OR aircon" mantra - both are great for different things.

[adzy999]

It is probably me just talking rubbish! But I have always seen a sunroof as a good thing, and I have noticed that a lot of 911 owners (only really air cooled) hate a sunroof. Just wondering why reallY.

[NiceCupOfTea]

Structural integrity? Although I'm not sure I could tell whether a car had a sunroof or not from a drive! (without looking up!)

[Adam B]

I quite like a sunroof but on a 911 is a waste of time IMHO

The roof is too small so it has to open up and over which looks odd
The roof is metal not glass so has to be open to add any light

On a saloon a bigger coupe they are a nice option

[khushy]

I really like my sunroof!

[rog007]

It's a deal-breaker for me; always have to have a sunroof.

[Koln-RS]

Deal breaker for me also - hate the sunroofs on 911s.

[Sifly]

I like the sunroof on my 965. It adds to the retro driving experience and brings that fantastic air-cooled burble into the car without a draft with the windows down. They are not ideal for a track car I agree, but great for a nice drive on a sunny day out!

[993kimbo]

Adam B said:

The roof is too small so it has to open up and over which looks odd

But the driver can't see it.

[Geneve]

I don't like sunroofs on a 911 - and I've had several.

In the past - 1980s, they were considered de rigueur, but became increasingly less popular from the 1990s.

IMO - it adds weight in the wrong place, reduces headroom, often rattles, don't really work - letting in more noise and turbulence than fresh air. But worst of all, the seam spoils the purity of the roof line - often poor fitting, with scruffy seals, on older 911s - and even looks untidy on the 991.

[aceparts]

I wanted a non sunroof 993 turbo and as if by magic I found one!

[supersport]

I prefer a non sunroof as they take from the head height. If I were to have one I would prefer a glass one to let light in.

Given the appalling ventilation in the air cooled cars a sun roof would be an advantage if I was short.

[lolbert]

The panoramic sunroof on my new Cayenne is fantastic and the one on my 993 Cab isn't bad either!

[Nano2nd]

i like my sunroof i wouldn't pay extra for one though if i was buying new!

[NiceCupOfTea]

I know it's not very purist, but I really like 993 targas with the glass sliding roof.

[fel71]

adzy999 said:

Porsche......The only marque that a sunroof is a hindrance! Discuss..........

A must have on my pork.

A big nono on my pug.

[nsm3]

Adam B said:

The roof is too small so it has to open up and over which looks odd

Mine doesn't - it slides back inside/underneath the roof skin?

[RDMcG]

the new 991 sunroof sets a highpoint for ugliness.

[Adam B]

nsm3 said:

Adam B said:

The roof is too small so it has to open up and over which looks odd

Mine doesn't - it slides back inside/underneath the roof skin?

Maybe the 997 solved that problem then