jbak31

Does anyone know if it's possible to delete a standard option when ordering? I'm not talking about panoramic, I'm talking about the standard sunroof, I don't want either and would pay extra to have it deleted... is it possible?

Senatov

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but I do not believe that is a configurable option. If you do not get panoramic, it defaults to the regular sunroof.

350MH83

I would tend to agree with Senatov. Hard to imagine how they would accomodate an order that is not in the catalog. I imagine they manufacture all the roof panels either for the standard or for the panoramic sunroof.

What is it you dont like with having a sunroof?

jbak31

I figured they probably wouldn't do it, but read online that they have in the past deleted standard features, but that was for different models.

As for what I don't like about it:

1. A lot of extra heat comes in through it, even when closed. One car I had that had a full panoramic roof was extremely uncomfortable in sunny south florida weather.
2. Not as good sound insulation as solid roof.
3. Extra hole in the ceiling in case of a crash.
4. I never open my sunroofs anyway.

fabbrisd1

All well and good... but US spec GLS has single sunroof as "standard.

Remember you have sliding solid sunroof cover.

1) Sunroof glass is much improved - and on IR and UV you can cut the remaining IR and UV by another 90% with 3M Crystalline "clear" tint film

2) With sliding solid cover NO added noise from sunroof

3) Accidents - there have been no documented cases of additional injury in a MB SUV with sunroof - if you find a report of added injury - please report here

4) You never open it - actually many don't ever open it - but "tilt" for added ventilation - and solid sliding cover has vents so you can have the added ventilation without letting in the sun

jbak31

Thanks for the tip on that film - that's definitely something I'd want to do. As for noise - I had a chance once to drive two cars that were identical in specs, except one didn't have the sunroof - and the one without it, was quieter.

fabbrisd1

I would suggest you drive the MB - with sliding solid sunroof cover closed - then open - and I think you will agree no noise