OT: Car Panoramic Sunroofs

[HuskyHawk]

A lot of the pre-owned cars on my list have this feature and I don't feel comfortable with it.

It's a nice feature, but I'm concerned about long term maintenance and potentially issues like full replacement, leaks or wind noise.

Thoughts? Anyone have a car with this type of sunroof?

Wouldn’t really buy a car without one. I love the natural light. Never had any issues.

 

[Kolumbo]

I feel like leaky sunroofs are a thing of the 80's. I haven't heard of anyone having that type of problem in decades.

We had an older Volvo sedan where the water damaged the inside of the ceiling of the car. The reason was due to a clogged drain vein. The water is supposed to collect and drain down tubes located inside the pillars and empty out the bottom of the car. Cleaned out the drains and problem solved. So maybe they realized they can't make the sunroof completely water-tight. I don't know, I'm not a sunroof expert.

Anyway, we have a sunroof and a panoramic roof on 2 newer cars and problems yet.

I love opening the sunroofs during the summer driving local. I am old school, never liked AC. I need to pull the trigger on buying a small stick convertible to really enjoy summer driving. Most kids today will never really learn to drive and that's sad. Another thing that really bothers me. People will sit around in their large SUVs, engine running, AC running, 20-30 minutes at a time. I want to feel the outdoors. Jeeps are the only legit SUV convertible out there and I can't believe there aren't more competitors.

 

[NJHusky]

I need to pull the trigger on buying a small stick convertible to really enjoy summer driving. Most kids today will never really learn to drive and that's sad. Another thing that really bothers me.

They aren’t easy to find. I bought a Saab convertible 9 years ago after looking for almost 2 years

 

[Dove]

Recently bought a CX-50 and instantly had issues with water coming through the moon roof. Pissed me off so bad. When it sprinkled, I got a little wet. When it poured, the leaks were worse. Unreal.

Then I realized the moon roof was open.

 

[J187Money]

Had leaking issues with the sunroof in my 09 Hummer H2 but never in any other car. That was a pain to get fixed because they don’t make them anymore and parts are scarce.

 

[J187Money]

They aren’t easy to find. I bought a Saab convertible 9 years ago after looking for almost 2 years

My last stick was a 9-3 Aero convertible. Loved it.

 

[J187Money]

I use the regular sunroof on nice days and use the panoramic almost never. But I also have a convertible so I like the air.

Same. When it is nice out I always take the convertible and have the top down. Unless I need more than 2 seats.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Recently bought a CX-50 and instantly had issues with water coming through the moon roof. Pissed me off so bad. When it sprinkled, I got a little wet. When it poured, the leaks were worse. Unreal.

Then I realized the moon roof was open.

How do you like the car? I had a CX-5 (well still do but it's my daughter's car) and the CX-50 is on the short list when I replace my X5. I have to go to the office for work again so the days of 5000 miles a year on the car are over.

I use my moonroof even on nice winter days. If it's sunny and the car warms up, you're wearing a coat and it gets hot. Open the roof and enjoy some fresh air and sun. Definitely use it in the fall, maybe even more than on hot summer days.

 

[ConnZag3]

I have an old one 2012. It's a t6 R-Design with the Polestar. I love it except for this issue. Good looking, fun to drive, fast, safe, and reliable. I hope to drive this one into the ground for many more years and then get another one. You can't go wrong with Volvo, IMO.

I have a 2016 T6 R-Design with the Polestar that I've had from new and I agree it's been a solid vehicle. Been considering getting something new but so many mid-size SUV's are 4 bangers these days (even if turbocharged or supercharged) that I hate to give up the performance of the T6. Plus I've seen like 5 others like mine in the 9+ years I've owned so I like the uniqueness of it. I could never drive a Camry or something like that that's so ubiquitous.

 

[Scot-e]

We love our and have had zero problems- mostly use it for natural light and don’t open it much- but I like them.

 

[superjohn]

I have a 2016 T6 R-Design with the Polestar that I've had from new and I agree it's been a solid vehicle. Been considering getting something new but so many mid-size SUV's are 4 bangers these days (even if turbocharged or supercharged) that I hate to give up the performance of the T6. Plus I've seen like 5 others like mine in the 9+ years I've owned so I like the uniqueness of it. I could never drive a Camry or something like that that's so ubiquitous.

I really don't think there's that many of them out there.