R56 To sunroof or not to sunroof: that is my question?
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To sunroof or not to sunroof: that is my question?
I know this is a familiar topic on this forum, but I can't decide. If I don't add the sunroof, I might add the JCW Aero Kit instead.
Has anyone opted for the sunroof, who now regrets having one?
Conversely, does anyone regret not ordering one?
Has anyone opted for the sunroof, who now regrets having one?
Conversely, does anyone regret not ordering one?
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mine comes in this week and i opted out of the sun roof due to a few factors with the main reason being the it is never fully shaded. there is only the perforated windscreen that closes so the sun always shines in the car. a few other reasons i opted out of it were weight, rattling, possible leakage down the line. it is a very sexy sunroof though, but i dont regret not getting it
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I've never been much in to sunroofs, but I ordered it on my '06. Mostly thinking it would help if I ever tried to sell it. Turns out I use it all the time and am very glad to have it. The mesh shade isn't any problem for me either. They sell inserts that fit in there to give complete coverage if you want. I'd make my own out of that metalized bubble wrap insulation they sell at Home Depot if it ever becomes an issue. I do park in the garage at home and have covered parking at work though.
On the other hand, I've become addicted to autocross lately so if I were to buy another MINI the weight and racing would be my only concern.
On the other hand, I've become addicted to autocross lately so if I were to buy another MINI the weight and racing would be my only concern.
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Faced the same dilemma. Chose not to get it. I read too many posts on rattles and didn't feel like spending extra money to tint it etc. I never use it much in my other cars and less weight is good. Also opted out of NAV. Will get a garmin at some point. My biggest problem was choosing a color and roof etc. Good luck!
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I have the double sunroof - LOVE it - get the feel of a convertible if I choose -= also got it tinted. It adds to the feel of total fun-ness motoring round town. Besides, you can stick your hand out the top & give a big wave or thumbs up to other Mini's out there. It's a fun car -- go for it!
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Personally, I love sunroofs, but didn't want one only because of the price (here in Canada, it costs $1,500 for the roof + heated seats). However, at the end, I took it. Main reason is that all cars are ordered with them and it's the #1 feature that adds value when selling it. Lots of people wouldn't touch a car without it, so I figured it would pay for itself down the road.
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The point was, that I don't feel you actually need one.
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I had a sunroof on my 06 Mini, and I ended up adding a solid movie screen material to the mesh as the mesh one that comes with the car allows too much sunlight through for my liking. I didn't use it too much, once in a while for a moon light rides, etc.. They are a nice option. I didn't like the noise at 80 mph. I will probably not add it on my next Mini which I'm ordering this week. I too was concerned about the glass raining down, or in the case of a roll-over not having the additional steel over my head.
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I also think you should get the sunroof. I wasn't too sure about those sorts of things, didn't much see the point, until we had a convertible and then sold it last winter. I missed the convertible a lot, but there were a couple of things that I didn't miss, in particular I didn't miss the bugs in my teeth.
Everything I missed about the convertible is more than made up for by the sunroof in my MINI. Everything that I don't miss, I don't have to live with, and the windscreen and shade are really nice.
Go for it!
Everything I missed about the convertible is more than made up for by the sunroof in my MINI. Everything that I don't miss, I don't have to live with, and the windscreen and shade are really nice.
Go for it!
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Originally Posted by LazyT
Color and roof is my other big quandary. Pepper White/Black and save $500 or go stealth in all black?
I went thinking of white/blue, but seeing them, was surprised to like Mellow-Yellow the best and Pepper-White would have been second choice.
Black roof/accent in both cases, (especially w/sunroof) and they all come with black accents around wheels and windows.
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