Kicking around the idea of a new cage and can't wrap my head around the advantages of a sunroof. The car will have air so is there some advantage? Non-smoking vehicle BTW.
Sunroof, Bling or bonus
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Save your cash. Its a novelty, and wears off after a month.
Had it in my last few vehicles, and maybe used it 6 times.
Had it in my last few vehicles, and maybe used it 6 times.
Makes it ever so slightly easier to sell later on, maybe
I still use mine regularly, I like the feature but I wouldn't go too far out of my way to get one.
On a well engineered car you actually gain headroom....
msatrakkoic
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I currently have a moonroof and if I were to buy a car, one of the options would have to be a sunroof/moonroof. Mine is open anytime the weathrrs nice and I love it
Interesting thought: When I'm not driving it, it will be in the garage so I won't be able to see it. When I am driving it I'm inside it so can't see the exterior. Therefore exterior appearance isn't all that important.
However a nice interior is a good thing and I like bright. Sadly most cars come with interior colours of blueish grey or brownish grey.
I'm thinking of dropping down from the top level of trim and having the seats and maybe headliner redone in a brighter colour.
I haven't picked a make yet but something compact, probably Asian.
I had a Cavalier convertible back a bit and the interior was white and bright. As far as driving with the top down it was so-so. The windshield design was such that the driver had to crane his neck way back to see the tree tops going by so it didn't feel all that special. I see the sunroof as a viewing port for pigeon buts.
Thanks for the thoughts guys.
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Auto engineers aren't new to this- Bright coloured interiors reflect off of the inside of your windows and windshield making it hard for the driver to see out of. There is a reason most car interiors are dark. Even cars with light beige interiors have dark dash pads so this isn't an issue.
I82l8
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I agree. Had one in my last two cars and when it was time for a new truck I wanted one.
I use it all the time.
conundrum
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I like mine and use it a fair amount (either just to let light in or with it cracked open slightly) but it wouldn't be a make it or break it feature. Also you can open the roof and not get blown away in the same fashion as when you open the windows...although the noise is fairly extreme once you reach highway speeds.
One thing I do like doing late fall/early spring is opening it when the temp is 5-10C and turning on both the heater (slightly) and seat heater...but maybe I'm odd that way. lol.
One thing I do like doing late fall/early spring is opening it when the temp is 5-10C and turning on both the heater (slightly) and seat heater...but maybe I'm odd that way. lol.
I82l8
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I do the same thing LOL
Open the right rear window about half an inch.
I wasn't aware of that. I know on the chevy/gmc trucks you loose roughly 2" of clearance.
El Cockblock
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It's not odd, it being suave
and on really hot sunny days, I turn the A/C on, windows down, sunroof open and enjoy the weather without boiling inside the car.Try it, is awesome!
Same here!
When you drive a two door, do this with the passenger window.
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OP, get the sunroof, it's a cool feature and lets more sun in regardless of the season. I use it so much that I have the muscle memory to open it as soon as I start my heap.
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