Sun Roof... Yes or No ?
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Sun Roof... Yes or No ?
I've always liked the idea of a sun roof in a car, but having never had one I'm unsure of the pros and cons.
I'm currently leaning towards a Polo Gti and I quite fancy having one with a sunroof.
Is this a good or bad idea and what are peoples experiences in general ?
Thank you.
I'm currently leaning towards a Polo Gti and I quite fancy having one with a sunroof.
Is this a good or bad idea and what are peoples experiences in general ?
Thank you.
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Re: Sun Roof... Yes or No ?
it's one of the few things that you can't retrofit. so I would go for it...
Re: Sun Roof... Yes or No ?
No!
Adds weight, chassis flex and more ways for water to get in.
So unless you like using your car to park up and star-gaze, I'd leave that box unticked!
Adds weight, chassis flex and more ways for water to get in.
So unless you like using your car to park up and star-gaze, I'd leave that box unticked!
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Re: Sun Roof... Yes or No ?
Handy in hot weather if you want to turn the engine off when parked.
Ability to remotely open roof before you return to a superheated car.
Extra light through the glass roof makes interior less tomb like.
Helps you to see stupidly positioned traffic lights without circling your neck.
Adds to resale value.
Looks better, well I think so anyway.
Useful if you have to release a racing pigeon.
Theoretical reduction in stiffness but I'd defy you to notice it let alone measure it.
End of the day it's personal choice but it's handy if the air con fails or your passenger is car sick, or worse!
Ability to remotely open roof before you return to a superheated car.
Extra light through the glass roof makes interior less tomb like.
Helps you to see stupidly positioned traffic lights without circling your neck.
Adds to resale value.
Looks better, well I think so anyway.
Useful if you have to release a racing pigeon.
Theoretical reduction in stiffness but I'd defy you to notice it let alone measure it.
End of the day it's personal choice but it's handy if the air con fails or your passenger is car sick, or worse!
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Re: Sun Roof... Yes or No ?
I have a Polo GTI with the pan roof...
definitely aint cheap but I don't regret getting it... keeps the car nice and cool... makes the car much lighter in side.
Adds to the re-sale value with out a doubt...
just do what I did and get it cause I could
definitely aint cheap but I don't regret getting it... keeps the car nice and cool... makes the car much lighter in side.
Adds to the re-sale value with out a doubt...
just do what I did and get it cause I could
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Re: Sun Roof... Yes or No ?
I have one on my citigo but didn't spec on my new gti as had a few issues and extra squeaks due to body flex and it not closing as the pinch detection is very sensitive!, it is a very nice "extra" but not an essential. Again does add a bit of weight to the car (about 100kg with all the motors and glass but shouldn't really affect performance. If you like the black roof look, it's cheaper to get a vinyl that lasts for 5-10 years
Just my 2 pence worth
Just my 2 pence worth
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Re: Sun Roof... Yes or No ?
Moving off topic but referring to the last posting.
Having experienced many cars with stuck on vinyl roofs I'd caution against them, they degrade in sunlight and allow water to permeate which corrodes the roof surface without any outward signs.
An absolute walk away factor for me but they used to be popular back in the day and as Morse's Jaguar Mk2 showed they provide an easy way to tart up a scrapper.
Having experienced many cars with stuck on vinyl roofs I'd caution against them, they degrade in sunlight and allow water to permeate which corrodes the roof surface without any outward signs.
An absolute walk away factor for me but they used to be popular back in the day and as Morse's Jaguar Mk2 showed they provide an easy way to tart up a scrapper.
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Agree to that. 100%dtuk_polo wrote:I have a Polo GTI with the pan roof...
definitely aint cheap but I don't regret getting it... keeps the car nice and cool... makes the car much lighter in side.
Adds to the re-sale value with out a doubt...
just do what I did and get it cause I could
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Re: Sun Roof... Yes or No ?
Sunroof all the way with t he winter pack to open on cold bright days, never had a car without a roof and usually defines the cars to buy at the end of the day. But down to you [emoji16]
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Re: Sun Roof... Yes or No ?
The extra light and space it creates is worth every penny i wouldn't have a csr without one
Re: Sun Roof... Yes or No ?
100% No.
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Re: Sun Roof... Yes or No ?
100% yes
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Re: Sun Roof... Yes or No ?
Absolutely yes, at the end of the day unless you're constantly keeping her pinned you won't worry about chassis flex as well as manufacturers make cars stronger now to combat this
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I've recently ordered a new GTI (in white) and opted for the sunroof, amongst other things! Main reason for me is to bring extra light into the cabin. From pictures the black sunroof and the white body colour adds an appealing contrast, but thats just my personal taste. Hope it works in practice when I finally get the car.
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Re: Sun Roof... Yes or No ?
get the sunroof, you'll love it