Panoramic Roof
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Panoramic Roof
I am considering purchasing a used R-class with the panoramic roof option, but am concerned about the screen vs. traditional closure. I live in Arizona and am afraid it will get too hot. Any advice?
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I am in South Florida and the screen cuts a lot of the heat. We tinted the windows but not the roof and the car is staying cool (As cool as can be expected in South Florida). I have no complaints about the screen compared to a regular slide cover. It cuts a lot of heat and sun when closed. I would not worry.
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The Pano roof is a must on the R-Class IMO. Mine used to pop and creak, but after a few dealer adjustments it's been pretty good. As for the heat, it's gonna get hot in there regardless. Get the pano.
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works fine for us
but i'm in Cali...Also, there's the infrared glass that some of these cars come with, and I'm told it blocks out a ton of heat...that's what we have.
Not sure if it really works, but it does keep my radar detector from working if I place it in the wrong place... :idunno
Not sure if it really works, but it does keep my radar detector from working if I place it in the wrong place... :idunno
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Agreed on the pano being a must have. The shade is more then sufficient to cut heat and light if needed. Ours is black on black and we are in Florida so we have used the shade a time or 3.
