SL/R230: Add retrofit panoroof panoramic roof?
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Add retrofit panoroof panoramic roof?
Has anyone added the panoroof to a car that didn't originally have one? Was thinking about this.... Seems possible- isn't it just the top roof that needs to be replaced? Anyone with a mercedes parts CD know the part number? Seems like a easy bolt on job that any body shop would be able to do.
Any thoughts? (beside the fact that it will be damn expensive)
Any thoughts? (beside the fact that it will be damn expensive)
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the $1800 option will become > $3000 add-on option - the top has to be replaced and not cut , the MB service center can order the entire roof panel factory painted and shipped from Germany for a total of > $ 3000 ( installed or not - i'm not sure)
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Yeah I agree, if you're trying to get a pano roof on your SL they'll take you to the bank. I personally dont think its a must have option but in the case of the SL, having it changes the complete look of the roof into something unique in itself and worth every penny, but even with that I wouldn't pay more than 2k for it.
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Arm...leg...****...vile of sperm.
I live in So Calif and it turns the SL into a heated fish bowl. I though my Diablo was bad for allowing the sun's rays in...sheesh.
I live in So Calif and it turns the SL into a heated fish bowl. I though my Diablo was bad for allowing the sun's rays in...sheesh.
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So I take it the shade doesn't do anything to keep the heat out? just the sun?
Originally Posted by craiglieberman
Arm...leg...****...vile of sperm.
I live in So Calif and it turns the SL into a heated fish bowl. I though my Diablo was bad for allowing the sun's rays in...sheesh.
I live in So Calif and it turns the SL into a heated fish bowl. I though my Diablo was bad for allowing the sun's rays in...sheesh.
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Originally Posted by Vik888
So I take it the shade doesn't do anything to keep the heat out? just the sun?
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Have the pano top here in Atlanta - another bastion on heat. No problems at all. I rarely have the sunshade closed during the summer - and use the sunshade more often to stop glare than heat.
Would order the pano top again without a second thought. Love the roof line and the open feeling inside - especially when it's cold and crappy out like today.
The only caveat I have is that I think it only looks good on a black car; it completely disappears on balck otherwise the top is more than apparent.
Would order the pano top again without a second thought. Love the roof line and the open feeling inside - especially when it's cold and crappy out like today.
The only caveat I have is that I think it only looks good on a black car; it completely disappears on balck otherwise the top is more than apparent.
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I disagree. I have a silver SL 500 with pano roof. I think it looks better than the silver without pano roof. It definitely opens up the interior. I regretted ordering the pano option at first because I thought the black top would look awkward on the silver. It did in the pictures I saw at the time. But at the time of delivery, I was pleasantly surprised at how beautiful it is with the pano roof. I would not get an SL without one.
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I agree on the cheapness of that screen. But, it works and unless you touch it, it doesn't actually look that cheap 
I think in the SL55 you get the Alcantara on the roof too instead of cheap plastic right? 
I think in the SL55 you get the Alcantara on the roof too instead of cheap plastic right?
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Originally Posted by erichen
I disagree. I have a silver SL 500 with pano roof. I think it looks better than the silver without pano roof. It definitely opens up the interior. I regretted ordering the pano option at first because I thought the black top would look awkward on the silver. It did in the pictures I saw at the time. But at the time of delivery, I was pleasantly surprised at how beautiful it is with the pano roof. I would not get an SL without one.
In the end, that is what stopped me from ordering it.
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
I like the pano roof. What I don't like is the interior finish of the roof especially that "cheap" screen and "plastic" locking mechanism.
In the end, that is what stopped me from ordering it.
In the end, that is what stopped me from ordering it.
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Originally Posted by v8plus4
Lovin, did you get rid of the Vanquish S?
So...basically, I am car-less. Can't remember the last time that was the case.
What to do...?
.
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Originally Posted by erichen
I disagree. I have a silver SL 500 with pano roof. I think it looks better than the silver without pano roof. It definitely opens up the interior. I regretted ordering the pano option at first because I thought the black top would look awkward on the silver. It did in the pictures I saw at the time. But at the time of delivery, I was pleasantly surprised at how beautiful it is with the pano roof. I would not get an SL without one.
Any chance to see some pics ? thx.
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
Yes. I am now left with my 2006 Infiniti M45, my wife's 2005 BMW M3 and the 2003 Navigator which still doesn't have 20,000 miles.
So...basically, I am car-less. Can't remember the last time that was the case.
What to do...?
.
So...basically, I am car-less. Can't remember the last time that was the case.
What to do...?
.
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
Yes. I am now left with my 2006 Infiniti M45, my wife's 2005 BMW M3 and the 2003 Navigator which still doesn't have 20,000 miles.
So...basically, I am car-less. Can't remember the last time that was the case.
What to do...?
.
So...basically, I am car-less. Can't remember the last time that was the case.
What to do...?
.
If you don't mind my asking, what happened with the AM?
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The Aston Martin was an incredible car from an incredible automobile company.
You just never get to use it in these here parts of town.
That is my story and that is what I am sticking with.
You just never get to use it in these here parts of town.
That is my story and that is what I am sticking with.
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
The Aston Martin was an incredible car from an incredible automobile company.
You just never get to use it in these here parts of town.
That is my story and that is what I am sticking with.
You just never get to use it in these here parts of town.
That is my story and that is what I am sticking with.
I think you owe us a few more details. You were quite vocal about Astons on this forum, and now all of a sudden you don't have much to say.
Perhaps it got away from you and you bent your baby?
Perhaps it wasn't as reliable as you thought?
Out of respect to those of us who listened to you go on and on about how great this car was, more details are warranted.
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Originally Posted by PA55AMG
I think you owe us a few more details. You were quite vocal about Astons on this forum, and now all of a sudden you don't have much to say.
Perhaps it got away from you and you bent your baby?
Perhaps it wasn't as reliable as you thought?
Out of respect to those of us who listened to you go on and on about how great this car was, more details are warranted.
Perhaps it got away from you and you bent your baby?
Perhaps it wasn't as reliable as you thought?
Out of respect to those of us who listened to you go on and on about how great this car was, more details are warranted.
There are however extenuating circumstances that do not allow me to say more.
I agree with what you are saying but apologize that I am unable to give more details.
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
I do understand your sentiment. Everyone here was patient with my posts and that I am very appreciative for.
There are however extenuating circumstances that do not allow me to say more.
I agree with what you are saying but apologize that I am unable to give more details.
There are however extenuating circumstances that do not allow me to say more.
I agree with what you are saying but apologize that I am unable to give more details.
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
I do understand your sentiment. Everyone here was patient with my posts and that I am very appreciative for.
There are however extenuating circumstances that do not allow me to say more.
I agree with what you are saying but apologize that I am unable to give more details.
There are however extenuating circumstances that do not allow me to say more.
I agree with what you are saying but apologize that I am unable to give more details.
I hope it wasn't something bad.
If it was, I hope everything works out o.k.
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Originally Posted by PA55AMG
I wasn't trying to overstep my bounds. Just curious.
I hope it wasn't something bad.
If it was, I hope everything works out o.k.
I hope it wasn't something bad.
If it was, I hope everything works out o.k.
