mbline

I am looking at ordering a E350 and my dealer keeps warning me about the panoramic sunroof option that I want. He just skakes his head and says that they can be alot of problems, expensive to fix, leaks...etc.

I can't find anyone having any serious problems in this forums. What gives?

marksatex

2 cars with pano and never an issue

Randy B

I Love mine!

MBE55AMG

Only lemon cars have faulty roofs. Don't worry and go on and get it.

mbline

Thanks. I thought it was a great feature, just didn't know why a dealer would try to talk me out of an extra option.

lorinserbenz

I love mine, I got lots of compliments on the "coolness" of it.

cdiken

Shouldn't he generate extra commision from up-selling?

Most likely scenario is that pano-roof not on lot (or regional inventory) and would prompt ordering a car versus selling existing stock.

The service manager would have to pay the salespeople the commission equivalent to get them to stop selling features, or, there is an outside chance he is being genuine. More stuff, bottom line, is more that can go wrong (and will, as the vehicle ages).

KB

NRealm

Never a problem with the Pano roof --- highly recommend getting it; plus it really segments you from the other 211's without it. Gives the car a real custom look. Just my opinion.

LIONHEAD

Had squeeking on my Pano but found out it was the sunroof that was loose. I'm glad I ordered it and would do it again.

MB Fanatic

I also had the squeeky roof but the dealer fixed it with no problems. I am glad I ordered it, and surely would again. Everyone is amazed by the Solar Panels and the wow factor of it. Go and order it and don't listen to your salesman.

Brav

Mine squeeks only when closed for some reason. going in to get fixed. would definately order the car with it again. makes it a lot lighter inside, plus cool factor, as well as neater ambient lights

mbline

I don't see a lot of dealers having stock of e320 panos ( let alone 350s ). Not a popular option? I guess this cuts back on bargaining room on final price, seeing I will have to order one.

marksatex

Maybe he has a unit on the lot or one with a order that fell through equipped with a regular sunroof- Just trying to pressure you into the car he wants to sell, not the car you want to buy. MIne generates LOADS of comments and is truly the classic "innovation" that sets my MB apart from many others..... And they are great cars too

rickyfanmdr

I can't imagine not having it! I love mine! I've had it two years with no problems at all.

konigstiger

That’s what I’m thinking. Probably has a number of e350s coming in without pano and would rather sell what would be lot inventory.

pfphipps

I did not want a pano roof but when I bought my 03 E320, the dealer made such a good deal on this particular car that I could not pass it up. Now it is the first thing I demonstrate to people seeing the car for the first time.

One very small problem. A small plastic piece that pulls down the flap as it closes broke and had to be replaced. Less than $5 for the part, maybe 10 minutes to replace but of course, under warranty.

One reason for not seeing as many now might be because the Premium Package that had a lot of the extras bundled for a decent price is only available with the regular sunroof. Also, I think the only way now to get the built in shades is to buy the Sunroof Package which again is only the regular sunroof. On my 2003, I have the shades and they were a seperate option that is not now available without the Sunroof Package.

scorchie

Despite all the comments about how wonderful all the member's panoramic roofs are (mine is pretty good too, only making noise when the blind is drawn back and the glass is closed), I do know it has a lot of problems. In extreme cases (I've heard of more than a few), the whole roof must be replaced. In other cases, the small plastic clips break and require work.

So when it does have problems, it can be quite expensive and leave you in a loaner for a while.

-s-

Brav

Sorry to resurrect this thread - Dealer has had car 2 days now and cant figure out why my roof keeps popping and creaking when closed.. Anyone have any insight? Service bulletin?

Otto

agree. mine is great.

what your dealer said might be "honest" when there are more than one pano roof cars in his lot.

I wonder your dealer might tell you how great pano roof is if he had 10+ pano roofs car in his lot. LOL

ajm0824

Love mine. 1 yr, never a prob.

ELENI

I picked up my '06 E350 on Monday and it has the Pano roof option. Definitely the first thing people want to look at. I've had people say that th einterior looks like it glows because of all the sunlight coming through.