Originally Posted by Eric (Plug Guy)

Astro has no sunroof, and I wanted it that way. I do, however, own cabs and sunroof cars as well.

In the cab, I do a good bit with the top down when I feel like it (temp is good, not too hot), but in the sunroof cars, I rarely use it.

On the Mini, I did not enjoy the sun beating down on me through the mesh, and did not feel I'd use the sunroof much either. Even with tint, I thought I would prefer no sunroof, so I got it that way.

And to throw another log on this fire, our household is both Mac and PC friendly (I have pc's here and at office, but all other members of this house have Macs, and I will probably drift that way soon).

Originally Posted by daffodildeb

It's really amazing that there are either rabid sunroof demanders like me, and rabid sunroof haters like the others. Not too many ambivalent owners. Then again, the haters are largly people who didn't use previous sunroofs. Wonder why? No blue sky days?

Originally Posted by leicaguy

+1

For me a sunroof means unwanted sunlight, heat, expense, weight, and the potential for water leaks, wind noise, jamming, and rattles. Just my opinion.

Originally Posted by cosmosmpower

I couldn't have said it myself. Also higher center of gravity and potential glass shards in your head if you get into an accident. My old roomate had 15-20 pieces of moonroof glass picked out of his scalp at the hospital when he got in a bad wreck with his Sentra Spec V, it was not pleasant.

Originally Posted by RaceTripper

I don't know about the MINI, but I assume it may be the same as on a BMW. If you don't have a moonroof, it gives you more headroom in the car (about 1.5 inches on my M3). That can be valuable space for a helmet if you plan to track the car.

Originally Posted by Dr Obnxs

You CAN'T get a new 1 series without the feature! Another case when the Germans know best for us all!!!!

Matt

Originally Posted by JudgeS

Yep to sunroof or not to sunroof is just a matter of opinion, the Macs superiority and appeal are pure fact.

Originally Posted by harpo

Moon roof blasted by something - probably a rock.... (I have no idea where it came from)... Cost $957.00 to replace...(insurance paid... and dealership WAY overcharged)

Moral of story:.... think about not getting the moonroof next time..

Originally Posted by marco_polo9

In the booklet there is an option for "white out roof," which according to the picture looks like you have the retractable sunroof, but it's solid white like the rest of the roof (painted or not glass, unsure).

Originally Posted by RaceTripper

The new M3 comes with a CF roof and no hole in it. If you must have one, you have to option it and end up with a steel roof instead. You are right the Germans know what's best for us, but realize we Americans need silly cupholders and holes in roofs, so they humor us.

Originally Posted by Cybergypsy

sold my 280 slk

Originally Posted by gokartride

If this were an option, MINI would probably sell more sunroofs....even I would consider one!!!