Pano Roof
Pano Roof
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From: Maryland
07 S65
I have a slight problem with the shade rattling when it's open. It's been to the shop and they've fixed it twice now. Hopefully we won't have a third time. I do love the option even with this problem.
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From: Frederick, MD
'72 Suburban
I have about 9500 miles on my car and no issues or rattles with the roof. I definately like having the option.
Where do you go for service, Derrick?
Originally Posted by DJe55
I have a slight problem with the shade rattling when it's open. It's been to the shop and they've fixed it twice now. Hopefully we won't have a third time. I do love the option even with this problem.
Where do you go for service, Derrick?
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
Wish I had the pano roof. If nothing else, just for the black roof. Love that look.
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Originally Posted by IanSL55
Maybe it's because I have a drop top SL but the pano roof just doesn't do anything for me except add to the cars look. No problems but it would be low on my options list if I could do it all again.
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Originally Posted by lkirchner
My wife's '06 E55 has the pano roof. She fell in love with it and had it not been for the roof I could have talked her into the '06 CL55 that was at the dealership.
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From: Maryland
07 S65
Originally Posted by WayneE
Where do you go for service, Derrick?
It sounds like Vic and I have the same problem???
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From: Frederick, MD
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Originally Posted by IanSL55
Maybe it's because I have a drop top SL but the pano roof just doesn't do anything for me except add to the cars look. No problems but it would be low on my options list if I could do it all again.
~ Ian
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I had an 04 SL500 with the Pano roof. Again, I liked the option. I would not have purchased the car without it. I think it really brightened up the interior of the car.
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From: Ventura County USA
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Only thing I don't like is having to open both front and rear shades fully to tilt open the front. No more closing the shade with the sunroof tilted open.
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Originally Posted by RJC
Thanks for the replies everyone.
Vic55: Did the roof always creak and did you ever have the dealer check it out?
Vic55: Did the roof always creak and did you ever have the dealer check it out?
Oh, the pano roof IMO is awesome, I love the contrast of the black roof on my silver car with my black wheels. I think a white car with the pano is the best, especially if you get black wheels. I also have the solar panels which were offered one year only I think. Here in Cali they are awesome.
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From: Frisko Bay Area, CA
2005 E55
I have the pano roof and it has always creaked from the beginning when going up my driveway (it has a dip and a bump up, so have to take it at an angle of course). Thought that the creaking sound was normal for tha pano roof... but seems like others have no creaks at all (?)
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I have this option on my MY06.
It does squeak when I open it. Also, I think the switch for it is buggy. Sometimes it'll work when I try to open it, but a lot of times, the switch doesn't work. I don't know why they didn't make it with the 'one touch open/close' feature, because you have to hold the switch down to close it. I don't feel like taking it to the dealership because it's very sporadic, and we all know what happens when they 'can't duplicate problem'.
It does squeak when I open it. Also, I think the switch for it is buggy. Sometimes it'll work when I try to open it, but a lot of times, the switch doesn't work. I don't know why they didn't make it with the 'one touch open/close' feature, because you have to hold the switch down to close it. I don't feel like taking it to the dealership because it's very sporadic, and we all know what happens when they 'can't duplicate problem'.
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From: South Florida
2007 S65, 2005 Nissan Armada
Originally Posted by RJC
I live in S. Florida, how's the heat/sun penetration factor with the shade open and closed?
I have it, never use it, and would not get it again. Mine also creaks once in a while. Here in S FL the heat is a big issue, I had roof panels tinted with limo tint to help cut down on the heat. With the shades open during the day you really feel it not so much with them closed but it does add a lot of heat to the car.
I am not a sunroof user so take my opinion with that in mind, but I do like the look of the car with the dark roof. (silver/charcoal) It would be nice if the back panel actually opened all it really is, is a regular sunroof with a skylight for the back seat. Its nice for the ooh ahh factor when you have new people in the car but in the real world its kind of pointless.
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Originally Posted by saveur
I have this option on my MY06.
It does squeak when I open it. Also, I think the switch for it is buggy. Sometimes it'll work when I try to open it, but a lot of times, the switch doesn't work. I don't know why they didn't make it with the 'one touch open/close' feature, because you have to hold the switch down to close it. I don't feel like taking it to the dealership because it's very sporadic, and we all know what happens when they 'can't duplicate problem'.
It does squeak when I open it. Also, I think the switch for it is buggy. Sometimes it'll work when I try to open it, but a lot of times, the switch doesn't work. I don't know why they didn't make it with the 'one touch open/close' feature, because you have to hold the switch down to close it. I don't feel like taking it to the dealership because it's very sporadic, and we all know what happens when they 'can't duplicate problem'.
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Originally Posted by pas
I have it, never use it, and would not get it again. Mine also creaks once in a while. Here in S FL the heat is a big issue, I had roof panels tinted with limo tint to help cut down on the heat. With the shades open during the day you really feel it not so much with them closed but it does add a lot of heat to the car.
I am not a sunroof user so take my opinion with that in mind, but I do like the look of the car with the dark roof. (silver/charcoal) It would be nice if the back panel actually opened all it really is, is a regular sunroof with a skylight for the back seat. Its nice for the ooh ahh factor when you have new people in the car but in the real world its kind of pointless.
I am not a sunroof user so take my opinion with that in mind, but I do like the look of the car with the dark roof. (silver/charcoal) It would be nice if the back panel actually opened all it really is, is a regular sunroof with a skylight for the back seat. Its nice for the ooh ahh factor when you have new people in the car but in the real world its kind of pointless.
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I have the pano option and ordered it that way. I never use it (I hate to mess up my flowing, nicely groomed hair 
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The pano does create a distinctive look and I love what it does for the appearance of the car. Oh!! and it never makes a peep!!!!
). The pano does create a distinctive look and I love what it does for the appearance of the car. Oh!! and it never makes a peep!!!!
