Sunroofs???

MTL-E90 · 11-09-2005, 10:17 PM

Any of you not have a sunroof on your E90???

If so do you regret not getting one? If no regrets what's your reason for not having one?

I'm in the process of ordering my car , and all my past vehicles have never had sunroofs. I feel that if i had one , I probably wouldnt use it .

. I just feel that 4 windows down in the summer are good enough for me.

Anyhow just wanted to hear what you guys have to say.

thanks in advance,

Nick

Bimmerista · 11-09-2005, 10:20 PM

Don't have one. Had one in my old car (A4), ended up using it because I had it not because i really enjoyed it. I am rather top hair challenged you see and while driving with sunroof open, I would burn my scalp

(it is true!).

What I did enjoy was the fact that the cabin was brighter at night because of the light coming through the tinted sun roof. I do not miss not having one, when I feel like fresh air I just open my window :rocks:

db17k · 11-09-2005, 10:29 PM

if you've never had one then you probably won't miss it. but i have one and i wouldn't get a car without a moonroof. plus the sunroof on an e90 is freak'n nice and big!

ABR · 11-09-2005, 10:29 PM

I always have sunroof in my cars. I don't think it is must have feature, but it is nice to tilt or open it ones in a while. I also hate wind in my ears while blasting on a highway, with sunroof you can get "fresh" air in much more convenient way.

If you haven't had it yet, try to take it for a change, but don’t break your bank for it either….

MTL-E90 · 11-09-2005, 10:33 PM

Yeah that is the only major advantage with my moms e46, she gets some nice lighting in the car from above with having a sunroof.

I'm still debating , but it's an extra 1500$

It's nice to see another MTL member! I'm new to the board ,I've been reading on here for the last few weeks, and decided to join so I could learn a bit more about the E90 before I put my order in.

thanks for the reply,

nick

p.s Did you end up testing the 325i with the SP on our roads?? How did it feel?

ON325i · 11-09-2005, 10:36 PM

I don't regret not getting it.

the only time my previous roofs is used is on a hot summer day when i think having the sun roof opens helps vent the hot air out faster....

Curt3s · 11-09-2005, 10:44 PM

The Sunroof on the E90 is fantastic. Those black Plastic "teeth" that pop up are really great for deflecting the air while the roof is down. It's very quiet. I can have my music on, and carry on a conversation with it down *on the freeway* and I can hear everything fine.

The #1 thing I like about the sunroof, is the way that when the shade is pulled back and it's just the glass over my head. The sunlight fills the car with a very nice atmosphere/ambience and is quite beautiful. I really enjoy it, and think it's worth it if you live in a warm enough climate. And even if its cold, sunlight is very nice.

Bimmerista · 11-09-2005, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MTL-E90

Yeah that is the only major advantage with my moms e46, she gets some nice lighting in the car from above with having a sunroof.

I'm still debating , but it's an extra 1500$

It's nice to see another MTL member! I'm new to the board ,I've been reading on here for the last few weeks, and decided to join so I could learn a bit more about the E90 before I put my order in.

thanks for the reply,

nick

p.s Did you end up testing the 325i with the SP on our roads?? How did it feel?

I have the sport package on mine. I find it surprisingly smooth for our roads. Don't get me wrong, it it tight and lowered, so I'll have to be carefull over bad potholes in Jan/Feb, because there is less wheel travel. But I find it comfortable in evryday driving. And it improves both the handling in curves and acceleration (less squat) plus the look of the car. As well, I LOOVE the sports seats it comes with and the thicker steering wheel.

Yes, I find the price for the sunroof way too high.

Robbie! · 11-09-2005, 11:08 PM

I got a sunroof and use it all the time, I hate driving a car without one.

findtom · 11-09-2005, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTL-E90

Yeah that is the only major advantage with my moms e46, she gets some nice lighting in the car from above with having a sunroof.

I'm still debating , but it's an extra 1500$

It's nice to see another MTL member! I'm new to the board ,I've been reading on here for the last few weeks, and decided to join so I could learn a bit more about the E90 before I put my order in.

thanks for the reply,

nick

p.s Did you end up testing the 325i with the SP on our roads?? How did it feel?

Hi Nick,

There's an official Montreal thread here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6378
If you're in the market you should consider coming to the meet that's being organized to get a look at what should be a pretty good variety of E90s.

As far as the sunroof. It is a very popular option, but I personally don't like them. The fact that it's a $1500 option made the decision pretty easy, although they had a hard time finding one without a sunroof since most of the cars the dealers order have them.

David328M-Sport · 11-09-2005, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by James

Hi Everyone,

Just collected my Monaco 325i. This is the fifth 3 Series that I have owned. Wrapped in BMWs.

In Australia most people get sunroofs. When it comes to reselling your vehicle, not havivg a sunroof would put your vehicle at a resale disadvantage.

Enjoy your new car

Hey James, the E90 is my 3rd BMW. I agree entirely with your comments. Its the first option ticked on the list.

You are going to olove the 325. Lots of power and torque, especially compared to my old e46 323 i traded for my e90.

Enjoy and welcome aboard. There are a few Aussies here so you are in good company.

ward · 11-09-2005, 11:35 PM

it's nice, but not worth 1500 bucks!!!!

Jay_328 · 11-09-2005, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTL-E90

Any of you not have a sunroof on your E90???
If so do you regret not getting one? If no regrets what's your reason for not having one?
I'm in the process of ordering my car , and all my past vehicles have never had sunroofs. I feel that if i had one , I probably wouldnt use it .

. Anyhow just wanted to hear what you guys have to say.

thanks in advance,

Nick

I've always had that option on my BMW's. I love it! You best get one too, just in case a monkey decides to drop in!

wyrm11 · 11-09-2005, 11:47 PM

totally agree with all the reasons above for a sunroof...PLUS, it just looks way nicer with one!

Macfreak7 · 11-10-2005, 01:31 AM

Can someone post pictures of an E90 with a sunroof? I have a moonroof, and that's all i've seen on the E90s

BMW Lawman · 11-10-2005, 02:19 AM

I'm not sure what is being said in this thread. A moonroof/sunroof is standard equipment on the E90.....at least in the United States.

db17k · 11-10-2005, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Macfreak7

Can someone post pictures of an E90 with a sunroof? I have a moonroof, and that's all i've seen on the E90s

sunroof/moonroof basically the same thing, moonroof is better and is what all e90s have available. The difference between a sunroof and a moonroof is that the moonroof has tinted glass with a sunshade that you can pull forward to block the sun from coming through. A sunroof is just a retractable roof, no tinted glass, you only have the option of open or closed and personally i like my moonroof tilted slightly open with the sunshade back so i have some light coming through with a nice breeze Holla

Macfreak7 · 11-10-2005, 02:46 AM

Ok, just making sure because previous models have had the option of a sunroof OR a moonroof.

cntlaw · 11-10-2005, 02:59 AM

'Car without sunroof' is an option in HK as hard to look for a luxury car without

sirees01 · 11-10-2005, 03:33 AM

E91 has Panoramic roof, I am having it on my car.

I have it on my X5 & it is way way better than the old sunroof.

I don't think it's available on a E90.

Here's a pic of the Pana roof on my X5. Scroll down to 6th post for pics.
Pana Roof

pharding · 11-10-2005, 06:06 AM

The big advantage of not having a sunroof is picking up an 1 1/2" to 2" of headroom.

NPinUK · 11-10-2005, 08:16 AM

All my other cars I made sure they had 1 but now I am not a big fan and i ordered my bmw without 1. Theres enough air/temperature aids in the car to suit my needs plus it makes too much noise when cruising over 100mph. The weather is also not much to talk about here.

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MTL-E90 New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: Titanium E90 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Sunroofs??? Any of you not have a sunroof on your E90??? If so do you regret not getting one? If no regrets what's your reason for not having one? I'm in the process of ordering my car , and all my past vehicles have never had sunroofs. I feel that if i had one , I probably wouldnt use it . . I just feel that 4 windows down in the summer are good enough for me. Anyhow just wanted to hear what you guys have to say. thanks in advance, Nick
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Bimmerista Major General 82 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	Don't have one. Had one in my old car (A4), ended up using it because I had it not because i really enjoyed it. I am rather top hair challenged you see and while driving with sunroof open, I would burn my scalp (it is true!). What I did enjoy was the fact that the cabin was brighter at night because of the light coming through the tinted sun roof. I do not miss not having one, when I feel like fresh air I just open my window :rocks:
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db17k Chicketeh china the chinese chicken, you have? 34 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 335ci hold out Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	if you've never had one then you probably won't miss it. but i have one and i wouldn't get a car without a moonroof. plus the sunroof on an e90 is freak'n nice and big! __________________ "In Soviet Russia car forks you!"
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ABR First Lieutenant 29 Rep 379 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I always have sunroof in my cars. I don't think it is must have feature, but it is nice to tilt or open it ones in a while. I also hate wind in my ears while blasting on a highway, with sunroof you can get "fresh" air in much more convenient way. If you haven't had it yet, try to take it for a change, but don’t break your bank for it either…. __________________ 94' Opel Vectra Manual 96' Opel Vectra Manual99' Honda Accord Auto01' Toyota Sienna 06' BMW 330i Step
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MTL-E90 New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: Titanium E90 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	... Yeah that is the only major advantage with my moms e46, she gets some nice lighting in the car from above with having a sunroof. I'm still debating , but it's an extra 1500$ It's nice to see another MTL member! I'm new to the board ,I've been reading on here for the last few weeks, and decided to join so I could learn a bit more about the E90 before I put my order in. thanks for the reply, nick p.s Did you end up testing the 325i with the SP on our roads?? How did it feel?
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ON325i Captain 18 Rep 740 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 e90 325i [0.00]	I don't regret not getting it. the only time my previous roofs is used is on a hot summer day when i think having the sun roof opens helps vent the hot air out faster.... __________________ e90 325i Jet Black / Sports Pkg / Auto
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Curt3s In your rear view mirror making funny faces. 15 Rep 127 Posts Drives: '06 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: S.F. CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	The Sunroof on the E90 is fantastic. Those black Plastic "teeth" that pop up are really great for deflecting the air while the roof is down. It's very quiet. I can have my music on, and carry on a conversation with it down on the freeway and I can hear everything fine. The #1 thing I like about the sunroof, is the way that when the shade is pulled back and it's just the glass over my head. The sunlight fills the car with a very nice atmosphere/ambience and is quite beautiful. I really enjoy it, and think it's worth it if you live in a warm enough climate. And even if its cold, sunlight is very nice. __________________ '06 325i - Premium - Sport - iDrive Navigation - Bluetooth Cradle - Sparkling Graphite - Grey Interior - Aluminum Trim (GT4 330 Pictured) "And with the amount of power he has in that BMW he is just leaving them behind right now."
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Robbie! Private First Class 18 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325I Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I got a sunroof and use it all the time, I hate driving a car without one. __________________ E90 Titanium Silver/Black/6spd man/Sport/Premium/
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	it's nice, but not worth 1500 bucks!!!!
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wyrm11 ///Man of Steel 30 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: Monaco 335 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	totally agree with all the reasons above for a sunroof...PLUS, it just looks way nicer with one!
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Macfreak7 Private First Class 3 Rep 135 Posts Drives: E90 330i MT Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Carlsbad iTrader: (0)	Can someone post pictures of an E90 with a sunroof? I have a moonroof, and that's all i've seen on the E90s __________________
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BMW Lawman Supreme Commander of Allied Forces 27 Rep 283 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Sport Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i F30 [0.00]	I'm not sure what is being said in this thread. A moonroof/sunroof is standard equipment on the E90.....at least in the United States. __________________
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Macfreak7 Private First Class 3 Rep 135 Posts Drives: E90 330i MT Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Carlsbad iTrader: (0)	Ok, just making sure because previous models have had the option of a sunroof OR a moonroof. __________________
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sirees01 Private First Class 17 Rep 108 Posts Drives: F01 730d MSport 2010 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	E91 has Panoramic roof, I am having it on my car. I have it on my X5 & it is way way better than the old sunroof. I don't think it's available on a E90. Here's a pic of the Pana roof on my X5. Scroll down to 6th post for pics. Pana Roof
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pharding Major 308 Rep 1,128 Posts Drives: 23 Audi Q4 e-tron + 14 X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	The big advantage of not having a sunroof is picking up an 1 1/2" to 2" of headroom. __________________ 23 Audi Q4 e-tron; 23 i4 M50 on order 14 X3 Retired: 20 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD; 17 540i x; 14 550i Euro Del; 11 550i Euro Del; 08 550i Euro Del; 06 330i Euro Del; 04 545i Euro Del; 01 530i Euro Del
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NPinUK Private First Class 7 Rep 199 Posts Drives: E90 325i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Midlands iTrader: (0)	All my other cars I made sure they had 1 but now I am not a big fan and i ordered my bmw without 1. Theres enough air/temperature aids in the car to suit my needs plus it makes too much noise when cruising over 100mph. The weather is also not much to talk about here.
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