Do you use sunroof/Moonroof?
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From: California
2009 C300 Sport 6MT
Do you use sunroof/Moonroof?
I can't figure out the usefulness of sunrrof/moonroof. It's behind of my head (driver) and I can't really see the sky while driving. I leave it closed 99% of time and use auto climate control.
For those who regularly use it, can you explain your purposes?
For those who regularly use it, can you explain your purposes?
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2013 C300 Sport Black Darth V3.0
Almost never use it and I had a convertable as my car before this that the top was almost never up. I just don't like the position though I do leave the shade open.
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From: Seattle
C-300, XC70, Wrangler
When you walk up to the driver's door on a hot day and hold down the door open key and all the windows and sunroof open together, it's a great way to get the built-up heat out of the car fast.
When you park in the sun, you can leave the roof vented and close the slider to keep the sun from beating down/into the car. It's a great way to reduce the build-up of heat.
When you're driving along with it open, it's really cool how what hair I have remaining on the top of my head stands up in the wind. (Okay, maybe a short haircut?)
When it rains, it's a great way to clean the seat cushions ... not!
I agree, the glass area is too far back to be of any good use while driving, but then, you are supposed to be looking out the windshield, right? And it does help keep the interior (black on black) lit in daylight.
I like it. Wouldn't buy a car without it, except for a true convertible.
When you park in the sun, you can leave the roof vented and close the slider to keep the sun from beating down/into the car. It's a great way to reduce the build-up of heat.
When you're driving along with it open, it's really cool how what hair I have remaining on the top of my head stands up in the wind. (Okay, maybe a short haircut?)
When it rains, it's a great way to clean the seat cushions ... not!
I agree, the glass area is too far back to be of any good use while driving, but then, you are supposed to be looking out the windshield, right? And it does help keep the interior (black on black) lit in daylight.
I like it. Wouldn't buy a car without it, except for a true convertible.
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From: Hollywood
push pedal bicycle & '08 C 350
i use it about as much as i use my regular windows. they gave it to you, open it, its not like you are looking through it at any point. i dont really like ac so i like the ventilation that it provides when driving and keeps the air out of my face. its great. plus i have the pano so it makes my car look cool!
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From: North Jerzeee
Lexus IS 350 F Sport
I use it all the time 
even as it it gets a bit chilly i'd crank it wiiiide open and simply turn up the heat 
. I just love the wonderful fresh air of ......jersey 
??? Anyways yeah i guess its to each their own
even as it it gets a bit chilly i'd crank it wiiiide open and simply turn up the heat . I just love the wonderful fresh air of ......jersey ??? Anyways yeah i guess its to each their own
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From: Atlanta, GA
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I am 6' 1" tall and drive with the seat placed all the way back. The roof is actually pretty well positioned for me...although a few inches furher forward would allow for a little nicer view of the clear blue sky.
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Love the sunroof, I open it anytime I can. Open the roof and crack the back windows for nice even air flow thought the car. Iv got the pano and when the roof is closed, I still leave it so the sun can come in. Never cover the glass.
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Tilt
I use the tilt feature about 75% of the time to increase flow through ventilation except on very hot days. Which are over for the moment.
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In the summer, I don't open it ever. However, I always have the shade open cause the tint is really good, and the light makes the car seem bigger and nicer inside. Closing the shade makes the car look a lot tighter.
I agree it would be nice if sunroof was further forward, so you'd see it more in the front seats. I see it more in the back seats.
As it gets cooler I'll use it more and more. It's really nice in the middle of winter to go driving through the mountains or something with the cold air up there on your head. I love it. ha-ha.
I agree it would be nice if sunroof was further forward, so you'd see it more in the front seats. I see it more in the back seats.
As it gets cooler I'll use it more and more. It's really nice in the middle of winter to go driving through the mountains or something with the cold air up there on your head. I love it. ha-ha.
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From: Melbourne , Australia
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Noisy above 80km/hr
I dont open the pano roof when I'm on the highway cause it gets noisy. It's my first sunroof. Is there a partially opened position that's not too bad ?
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From: SFV CA
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Tilt
I use the tilt position all the time, except when is raining but it doesn’t rain much in S. Cal anyways, it's perfect when the weather is hot, so I don't have to leave the windows open 
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From: Seattle
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Um, not the sky, but the rock face you're driving along, so you can see those "loose rocks" as they tumble down onto your car ... (dunno if you can really duck, but ...) ;-(
So, actually a serious situation on some mountain roads, and I've used my sunroof for that purpose several times. It's also quite useful when snow slides start and you are in their way. I've narrowly missed being covered in a slide .... sitting in traffic backed up from the pass.
But ...
Confucius say: He who look up get bird***** in eye!
So, actually a serious situation on some mountain roads, and I've used my sunroof for that purpose several times. It's also quite useful when snow slides start and you are in their way. I've narrowly missed being covered in a slide .... sitting in traffic backed up from the pass.
But ...
Confucius say: He who look up get bird***** in eye!
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On hot days I use the remote to open the sunroof and windows. Great way to cool off the inside quickly. My car is black on black tho so I always keep the slide closed as well as the rear shade. I like the tilt feature but I rarely use it.
Had a bad experience with my 1988 Mustang GT with the T-Tops off. Took a little cat nap after I had spend most of the day washing/waxing/detailing the car only to find out a storm had moved in. Besides a few electric issues it took 2 weeks for the car seats to totally dry out
On cool days I always use the sunroof. I love the fresh air.
Had a bad experience with my 1988 Mustang GT with the T-Tops off. Took a little cat nap after I had spend most of the day washing/waxing/detailing the car only to find out a storm had moved in. Besides a few electric issues it took 2 weeks for the car seats to totally dry out
On cool days I always use the sunroof. I love the fresh air.
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From: North San Diego Coastal
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living at the beach in San Diego my sunroof is open everyday. I love the feel of the sun on my face and love the sunlight in the car. As someone else already said even the sound of the air over the top sounds great to me.
I'm glad I had the dealer install the iPod Amp. I can now blast the iPod over the rush of the outside air coming thru the Sunroof.
I'm glad I had the dealer install the iPod Amp. I can now blast the iPod over the rush of the outside air coming thru the Sunroof.
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From: Southeast
2008 C300 Sport, RWD, US
Size wise, most days the car seems to be about the right size on the inside. On occassion, the car seems small and I get this feeling of being a bit cramped. If I slide the shade back, it doesn't feel as cramped.
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From: Vancouver, BC
2008 Mercedes C300 4Matic
Love it. Like Elaine said, open it and crank the heat, it feels great. And it looks beautiful too. It gives the car some light and fresh air and doesn't make it so "dark".
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From: Toronto, Ontario
C300 Sport 6-spd
In the summer, I frequently use the sunroof, but in the cold Canadian winter, it stays firmly shut.
The sunroof makes the car feel more spacious. I would never buy a car without one.
The sunroof makes the car feel more spacious. I would never buy a car without one.
