It would probably be cheaper to buy a E with this, cut the pano roof out (there glued in like a windshield) and part the rest of the car out. It would not surprise me if the solar pano roof assy is around $10k. Not worth the $ or hassle. Only other thought would be to use the ventilation system from it with a aftermarket solar panel on the hat shelf.

I mean if he already has a pano roof he doesn't have to replace the whole roof. All he'd have to do is buy a new front wind deflector and rear trim piece (along with all the necessary solar panel stuff). But the sunroof and glass rear panel wouldn't be touched.

In regards to retrofitting pano roofs, it seems like that's the one thing that can't be retrofitted on the non convertible Benzes (at least that's what I seem to have gathered from the guru retrofitters here).

Hmm.. I was thinking the same thing. It would be a swap. How hard can that be? Got an opportunity to pick up some solar panels I think I will see what the installs like.

Just checked epc and the solar panel is available seperatly. Suprising as most pano roof glass sections (aside from the sliding section) are only available as a complete assy. The pn 211 780 00 44. I'm sure it's still not cheap though

$825 on OE Discount Parts

Wow I didn't even know there was this option!

I can call my sister in Northern California to check for you guys to see if they can replace the PANO roof for you guys. She has an Auto Glass shop, and they know Mercedes and many others. Shouldn't be too big of a problem, like someone said, I think it is installed like a windshield.

How far north are we talking? Can you pm me some numbers if you get a chance to talk with your sister?

Stockton. Yeah, I can get some numbers after this weekend.

I have it on my car and love it. A great feature that makes your car stand out from other E55's. I wonder how many cars were actually produced with this feature?

There are 2 pieces. The front and rear. The rear section is larger - I love having it because I have only seen one other car with it.

I bought a front section off a guy a while back for very little, just to see if one could retro, have not got around to doing it though. The rear panel would be a lot more work to replace, but the front flip up would be easy, two wires come off it, but that is as far as I have got.

I've fooled peeps leaving a bar to think its a hybrid because of the solar panels!!!! Lmaof

I am still pretty confused..Which roof is ideal and will be able to generate enough power?

I am still not huge fan of solar power.. It is pretty expensive with little efficiency.. I am thinking of considering it in future..

I'd like to put solar panels on the car roof and anywhere else to charge it during the day while it's parked outside. Anyone know how I can do this?

I have the solar panels and my ventilation did work until i changed my motor blower and resistor, does anyone know why? I also did disconnect the batteries to restart the car, hoping it will help and did not.