Hello Sean, The 100 Best Top Gear Episodes Ever (Pt4), Lowering your car? Once owned an SL, and never removed the top. Hi Naturally VW Service was planning to give me a hard time ie: did screen wrap around motor (covered) or did motor eat screen (covered). Eventually we do get it closed (sometimes an hour or two later after car restarts and tinkering with the control). It turned out that this had been a massive problem for BMW as the drainage holes from the panoramic roof were blocking prematurely, flooding the spare wheel well and ruining the vehicles ECUs and had been sued to pay for repairs to affected vehicles. Living in the south where its hell four months of the year, I either want a glass panel that opens or no glass at all. This is exactly the sort of thing I was looking for. Now wish I hadnt. Someone, somewhere must have started the legal proceedings regarding the leak fault? A panoramic sunroof can make an enormous difference to a dark interior, making it feel brighter and more spacious. How often will you actually use it? I now just leave the damn thing shut. Still, a metal roof will never shatter into millions of razor sharp pieces and rain down on top of you so it is something to consider. Depend on how they mean it. Im just glad no one was hurt by a flying sunroof or me losing complete control. Which vehicle did you buy? Without the covered warranty, it would have cost me over $3000. Too hot, a lot of dust, the sunroof will just be a normal roof. It has a panoramic sunroof. Sunroof Advantages And Disadvantages: Everyone Needs to Know! And some of these issues such as shattering the glass when driving can be life-threatening. I was very DETERMINED that I wanted a panoramic sunroof on the Kia Sportage and, darn it I just HAD to read your article. Are there studies about the strength/ integrity of the panoramic glass roofs vs regular cartop? So I just close the shade and presto you have a normal car roof. Accelerator pedal failed, replaced entire steering column, replaced entire exhaust, computer and back-up camera decided if and when to function. Ours, on our 2010 Toyota Venza, shattered today while driving. Mike Brewer on how Edd China left Wheeler Dealers. Fortunately, the cases of panoramic sunroofs breaking without being involved in an accident or suffering road damage have not caused serious injury. Hopefully my luck with be the same. My 2016 Mercedes C300 sunroof exploded 2 days ago. As it is, I can hear myself breathing, even at highway speeds, so Im happy. I love the sunroofs I have a panoramic sunroof, and I havent experienced any difference between summer and winter and having a panoramic sunroof. Its a convertible without the extra hassles. car importationimportmoonroofpanoramic roofsunroofsunroof vs moonroof Previous Post (p) What are daytime running lights? Its obvious to me that the car flexes and the roofs work loose or crack over time.. hi there, so would removing a non panoramic roof and replacing it with a panoramic roof be an absurd idea? Other than the points mentioned above they can be very expensive to repair. My wife was looking to buy a 2016 with the pano sunroof and its a toss up of a Tiguan with and without the sunroof. Engine: 1.8L, 4-cylinder. Of course, with all the options, tech in the vehicle and the desire to have coverage if a big ticket item failed we wanted coverage. Am building an MB E400 sedan in white, and really like the panoramics exterior black top on the white. I didnt consider the sunroof a real reason for the purchase In actuality the car had the best fuel mileage of any normal gasoline car on the lot. give me a break . Have the digital dash go out in your BMWthats bad, and it happens more than you know, I purchased a Hyundai Veloster with a panoramic sunroof and Im mixed about it. What happens I wonder with the opening panoramic roofs do they also tend to have manual overrides? Can SUVs get a 4 (top score for SUV) in a rollover test with glass roof? The popularity of panoramic sunroofs has been rise in the present time now, There are Can someone let me know if they have had a tinted pan roof WITHOUT a sunshade? Mind you, its not a panoramic sunroof, but the smaller kind. I am an avid motorcyclist though, so being addicted to wind & weather is in my blood hahaha! On the first cars equipped with a panoramic roof, there were obviously some disadvantages. I have been driving for 3-4 years now with a Mercedes-Benz A-class with the panoramic roof. I love my Golf7 sunroof too. Cars with Panoramic Sunroofs: Everything You Need to Know then you save weight and gain heardspace. Dealership originally didnt believe it was an issue, refused to book it in unless I paid 500 for,a,1st service, car was undriveable over 50mph. Dont listen to the negative comments I love my panoramic sunroof!! Most people would tend to agree with how good they look, but having owned a panoramic sunroof equipped vehicle for the past 3 years or so, I feel there are some important issues which new car buyers need to consider before they tick that particular box on the options list. So we purchased the [so-called] premium warranty (about $3,600US extra) at the Ford dealership with a $100 deductible. panoramic My current car will automatically close the sunshade if the temperature inside the car goes up when its parked. Thats really a valuable information on panoramic roof. I have had sliding roofs on my cars for years and would find it almost impossible to persuade myself to buy any car without one. I would not have purchased the car if Id known of this issue. Ive seen plenty of people do that to their vehicles and it looks fantastic. Heres hoping you dont get stung too badly for it. What did I do? I guess the German manufacturers need to take notes. Then tilt the roof open when leaving it in the sun or driving just enough to let the heated air out from between the sun shade and the glass; this will stop the cabin of the car getting hotter by the addition heat radiating into it from due to the sunroof. Sometimes the difference can be as much as 50mm (2 inches). Panoramic sunroof repairs can be quite expensive especially if you dont have a warranty. Like a convertible, a panoramic sunroof by design is an all or nothing proposition. Thank you for sharing this piece of information on Sunroof but just to stretch further on what you shared. Youve been warned! Its nice to crack open, but it gets hot in the sunny summer in So Cal. Reduced headroom. Our shade can be laft closed with the roof open so great to get the air but not the strong sun, the heat dissipates very quickly once driving and then we close it to allow A/C to work efficiently. Cons of Panoramic Sunroofs With the good comes the bad, and there may be some cons to cars with a glass roof: Raised Center of Gravity: The glass panels and the Many were covered by warranty, but with lower mileage and they were newer vehicles. Ever since we have been parking level and havent had the problem since. Added weight where you dont want it. I have a VW Tiguan and love our panoramic sunroof! 2016 Volkswagen Golf. Unfortunately, mine was just outside the parameters and I had to pay to be sorted out. Car Owners Actually Like Panoramic Roofs wootherphark needs a sunroof? Have Wheeler Dealers reduced workshop time? I was told by the salesman, the solution is have a bottle of $5 sunscreen in the car and apply everytime I get in the car, or consider another brand. You could of had the light post smash in the roof and harm you all.. never know, but the sunroof may have saved lives in your case. Yes, it gives an open airy feeling but with all the other issues of weight, mechanical malfunction, exploding glass and squeaks and rattles decided not to order it on a new X1 arriving soon. It is definitely not safe to drive especially Mercedes C Class 2018 model. Now the sunroofs I had, all had THICK shade, so I could at least escape from the skin cancer giving UV radiation which one cant do with those pathetically thin sun SHADES you get with panoramic roofs. It is certainly not for hit dusty countries like Egypt when you have your aircondition on all the time to protect you from heat and noise . In the continental Europe the max temp is about 33-35 in summer making is ideal for convertible/Open roof driving. On days like that, leaving any vehicle out in the sun for 15 minutes or more will see interior temperatures sky-rocket, but a panoramic sunroof equipped car will obviously be the hottest of the lot, because the heat from the sun overhead essentially has a direct path in. They had to replace the headliner as well due to water staining in the left rear corner as well as some rails which was not in the original $4000 quote. It has come down to the GLE 450 without the panoramic roof or a Genesis GV80. At least USD $1500 to fix. Heres some food for thought: The only car Ive ever owned that didnt have a sunroof was written off in a serious traffic accident. For this reason I will buy a new BMW 2 Series, Audi/VW, please get smarter. The disadvantages of the sunroof in cars are not so extreme, but it will not be suitable for the tall drivers. I live in Texas Heat s no more f an issue than an aluminum roof in the summer. It is now in the shop with a decent deductible to pay the shop after the insurance coverage. Very little road noise. Actually this is my second merc with sunroof, the family enjoys it too. On hot days I left the roof partly open and the shade nearly closed. Im waiting on parts to have it replaced. I used to own a 2005 BMW E61 525D. I really didnt want to seal it up to be non functional, or a hard top, wanted a functional sunroof [like purchased]. But it is important to note that the issues described here are an extremely small percentage of the millions of glass roofed cars on the worlds roads. The first downside is that you may experience the above issues at any time. Im sure there are plenty of happy panoramic sunroof owners out there, but as you discovered, buying a vehicle with one does come with its fair share of risks. I made the mistake of buying a GMC with AWD and have had 3 large repairs replaced under warranty within the first 30k miles! Thanks for any info. Nice topic here, so I have a white BMW f11 with big panoramic roof, it is super hot around my head when driving even if an air conditioner is working. But seeing the reviews, plus I saw an article about 2015 recalls on the sonata panoramic sunroof, I am not so sure now. I especially like the contrast between the dark roof and lighter paint colours, such as a beautiful snow white-pearl or light silver metallic. ps: I do live in Florida. I can only hope there are no large repair bills in the future. From what Ive seen, panoramic sunroof equipped vehicles often suffer a similar fate. I turned the water hose on full bore and there were no leaks. Panoramic glass sunroofs are covered as standard Loss or damage claims, so are subject to the Accidental damage policy excess with my insurer. Without the engine, the car cannot drive/run. I have a 1995 Honda Integra with a glass sunroof. Pros & Cons of a PANORAMIC SUNROOF - Safe or NOT ? What is I would question the comments about structural integrity. realized the car seems lighter inside.and I love the air. We own a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport with a fixed Panoramic Roof and a Pwer Sunshade. I can add another reason why we shouldnt get the pano sunroof it shatters spontaneously. I disabled the opening controls, and will NOT use it again. Sanja o tome da postane lijenica i pomae ljudima? I am concerned with the prospect of squeaks and leaks, but I dont live in a super warm or super cold climate, so I dont think my roof will be stressed out as many as many. Im now looking for a manual Audi A5 Quattro with a sunroof. We were more concerned about his front end and wanted to give him our insurance info in case he needed to make a claim. My wife and I were quit disturbed and were left with a $7,200US bill to repair it. Very silly from Mercedes. Including draining the side plugs (again, had to remind VW service to have that done since everything was already torn apart for the new sunshade replacement & motor & rails. I paid for replacement but I still have concern as this might happen again because I view this to be manufacturing defect. Look up Audi Forums on line. The popularity of panoramic sunroofs has been rise in the present time now, There are numerous advantages of Panoramic Sunroof but there are also some notable disadvantages that car owners should be aware to buy a new car. What is Panoramic Sunroof? Why It's Better Than Sunroof and Now we wouldnt blame you for thinking that optioning a panoramic sunroof in your vehicle would give you more headroom, but this simply isnt the case. DONT BUY A CAR WITH A PANORAMIC SUN ROOF IF YOU ARE IN A HOT CLIMATE . The safety aspect is the biggest concern with having a panoramic sunroof on your car. In the event of a rollover accident, the sunroof can act as a weak point that could allow the roof to cave in, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicles occupants. Looking forward to the brimstone and fire falling from the sky so I can see my own demise. I just bought a 2018 Camry v6 XLE with the panoramic roof and I love it. I am test driving mostly vehicles with this option/feature. Put simply, taller drivers would have to tilt their head on an angle towards the centre of the car in order to have their head positioned within the panoramic roof opening, and clear the headliner. Still love the look and the use of it. me too. I may just go for a plain sunroof. Retracting the sunshade or opening the sunroof often doesnt fix the issue, either, as the opening itself doesnt go far enough across in relation to where the drivers head is located. Is it worth having a panoramic sunroof? C-class panoramic roof in sunny Bangalore, India. Then trying to have me pay $189 diagnosis. While the rubber seals do keep the majority of the water out, panoramic sunroofs rely instead on water drainage channels within the roof of the vehicle to keep the moisture out. However, the sunroof reduces the headroom in the car. This was unacceptable to us even though we appreciated the try. We would gladly pay to have it taken out (which of course is impossible Cheers. The 100 Best Top Gear Episodes Ever (Pt3), Edd China returns with Garage Revival YouTube series. I drive a Mercedes C with the pano for 5 years in Canada, never had a problem, although the car is always in the garage and not winter driven. They only wanted to get out of it what they paid for it over a year ago, $1,500.00. Which Volvo has a sunroof Igre Bojanja, Online Bojanka: Mulan, Medvjedii Dobra Srca, Winx, Winnie the Pooh, Disney Bojanke, Princeza, Uljepavanje i ostalo.. Igre ivotinje, Briga i uvanje ivotinja, Uljepavanje ivotinja, Kuni ljubimci, Zabavne Online Igre sa ivotinjama i ostalo, Nisam pronaao tvoju stranicu tako sam tuan :(, Moda da izabere jednu od ovih dolje igrica ?! WebA sunroof is safer than a panoramic sunroof. Please share if you have had this type of issue before and how you resolved it. The car is warmer with the glass exposed, but I just close the shade and it keeps the car plenty coolI find I dont have to rub the AC any higher than I did with my old car, which had no sunroof at all. WebThe main disadvantage of a panoramic sunroof is the potential for increased noise levels inside the vehicle. It definitely is a WOW! I have done many of both models and removing the lining is a ten minute job then removing the roof about thirty minutes . Panoramic sunroof repairs can be quite expensive especially if you dont have a warranty. I was considering getting a Merc, the GLE Suv. Thanks a tonne srsly . I just got a VW Tiguan with one and was feeling a tiny bit concerned for its usage and safety.
