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You know when you want something, yet the established tell you that you don’t? OK, it’s not a problem having a minority viewpoint – over the past years I have stated a few times on this discussion forum that I want an opening sunroof on my next car … ideally factory built but if not then aftermarket will be the solution. Yes, I know that on days when the outside temperature is in the 80F’s (27C upwards) air conditioning is good, but recent weather has been a perfect example of when air con really is not needed, around 70F / 21C and sunny, it’s sunroof weather!
There are very few cars with sunroofs, just a few manufacturers offer them on a handful of cars, or if included as standard spec invariably these are the top spec cars which command the highest of prices. It took time to find the right fitter/dealer and to coordinate with my diary but it’s now done, and at the end of August I had a Webasto sunroof fitted. For my new car there was no factory sunroof option, and anyway when I purchased the car the dealer had a special offer, a new car laden with lots of useful toys nearly 40% off list price - and that’s also important to me too.
I know a few naysayers will make comments about leakage, or structural integrity, or airbags not working, or reduced headroom … I’ve researched all these and none are a problem. Anyway, the factory sunroofs on the Maestro I drove in the 1980’s and the Primera from 2004 both leaked, and had to be repaired under warranty. Also, as I plan to keep the car for a good few years, possibly until scrappage like the previous two Primera cars I drove (at 170k+ and 180k+ miles respectively) so resale value is a distant thought.
Let the sun shine on in!
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