Pano roof - any problems or regrets?
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Pano roof - any problems or regrets?
Can't decide if I want Pano or not. I am leaning away from it because of what I heard about noises. Also, more movable parts on the roof means more chance for leaks I would guess. Anybody that got it wihs they did not? Anybody that didn't get it wish they did? Any opinions and comments are welcome to help me better assess this option.
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Can't decide if I want Pano or not. I am leaning away from it because of what I heard about noises. Also, more movable parts on the roof means more chance for leaks I would guess. Anybody that got it wihs they did not? Anybody that didn't get it wish they did? Any opinions and comments are welcome to help me better assess this option.
I had some noises but when I took it into the stealership, they fixed it and never had the problem again (greased it up).
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2003 here and not a single problem. I think the pano roof makes the car look INCREDIBLE and the glass roof is one of my favorite parts of the car.
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I have not seen it in person and can't get good pics of it. How does it open, like a regular sunroof? Is it only the front section that moves and the rear is fixed? Any description or pics or links would be great. What is it that you feel is a must about it?
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The pano is nice. Especially when contrasted with white or silver paint, excellent combo's. I seldom use mine, but when it's nice when I do.
Only the front section retracts, while the rear is fixed. But, everyone inside the cabin gets a big view of the sky when the interior shade is open.
Only the front section retracts, while the rear is fixed. But, everyone inside the cabin gets a big view of the sky when the interior shade is open.
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I don't have one and I am glad I didn't get it. They are nice, but I like the sliding panel remaining under the roof panel when the sunroof is open. Also, here in TX, the pano roof would add a lot of heat in the summer.
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I think I remember reading somewhere that these solar panels are not available after some model year. Are these still available and would they fit an '05? What are they for exactly? (read my question above as I don't realy understand the Pano roof option very well). Also, is the entire roof glass on the outside?
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Can't decide if I want Pano or not. I am leaning away from it because of what I heard about noises. Also, more movable parts on the roof means more chance for leaks I would guess. Anybody that got it wihs they did not? Anybody that didn't get it wish they did? Any opinions and comments are welcome to help me better assess this option.
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yes the ambient light is different. It is not that oval shaped panel, it is two separate lighting elements that are larger and sit width wise in the vehicle. It fits between the two interior openings for the pano roof.
