Sunroof

X5plug-in · 01-15-2011, 04:03 PM

As this is on my option list, would appreciate any feedback. Not seen any images of a car with one yet. Thanks.

sfax · 01-15-2011, 04:21 PM

Not seen one in the flesh yet but I have ordered one (as part of the climate comfort package). Have seen a few images but could only find this one for you

BIMMER UK 76 · 01-15-2011, 04:26 PM

I also ordered this and havent seen one in person yet

X5plug-in · 01-15-2011, 04:32 PM

Thanks. Great photo. Looks appealing.

jijioben · 01-15-2011, 05:15 PM

I saw it in person but since the X3 I saw was still in transport mode (before PDI) it would not work. It has a cover that I really like and the controls are easy to access; the manual explains how to use it. It has many predefined positions (open, comfort, mid, etc.) or direct control for any position you like. I'm hoping for a test drive next week; if that happens, I'll take some pictures.

X5plug-in · 01-15-2011, 05:28 PM

Thanks. Keenly await pics prior to placing my order.

mike185 · 01-15-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by X3buyerScotland

Thanks. Keenly await pics prior to placing my order.

when it opens it opens in not on the outside like most suv with that kind of sunroof , I like how it opens

X5plug-in · 01-16-2011, 01:45 AM

Interesting. Clearly this will cost some rear headroom but there seemed to be a fair bit of that. Photos would be great!

sfax · 01-16-2011, 01:49 AM

You can see it on the highlight on the website too and drag the mouse around for different angles. You can't make it open though

http://www.bmw.co.uk/specials/x3_201..._exterior.html

Nahoa · 01-16-2011, 05:53 PM

Sunroof photos. Car a bit dirty!

Bimar · 01-16-2011, 10:45 PM

deciding between sunroof or Xenons tough decisions, maybe should i brake the piggy bank for both

jijioben · 01-16-2011, 10:56 PM

Usually for me, xenons beat the sunroof anytime. I want to see the road first and the sky second. This time, however, I chose to break the piggy bank. I am glad I cannot change my order any more or I'd keep adding forever...

X5plug-in · 01-17-2011, 02:06 AM

Many thanks for the photos. I too will now have an empty piggy I fear.

X5plug-in · 01-17-2011, 02:52 AM

Presume the front glass panel slides under the rear one so that both disappear when fully open? May be covered in the manual or maybe someone can try it / photograph it?

arvid · 01-17-2011, 03:06 AM

I guess it´s very nice if you are a rear seat passenger, but is it worth the extra money if you are a driver? (Have never had a sunroof thats why I ask)

ktjernstrom · 01-17-2011, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by arvid

I guess it´s very nice if you are a rear seat passenger, but is it worth the extra money if you are a driver? (Have never had a sunroof thats why I ask)

I find it makes the interior of the cabin a bit more light and "airy", but not to the extent that I'd ever pay for it myself. On a second hand car, it's nice to have, but that's about it...

Karl

Bimar · 01-17-2011, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by arvid

I guess it´s very nice if you are a rear seat passenger, but is it worth the extra money if you are a driver? (Have never had a sunroof thats why I ask)

not a very scientific poll, but my friends who have sunroofs never use them 99.9% its closed. However i think its cool IMO.

sfax · 01-17-2011, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by inamik75

not a very scientific poll, but my friends who have sunroofs never use them 99.9% its closed. However i think its cool IMO.

I miss having a sunroof on my Golf and it is an option I wish I had paid for. It makes the car a lot brighter inside (especially with the larger sunroofs) and it's nice to be able to open it to freshen the inside of the car up rather than opening a window, which is generally noisier as well. Expensive but I went for it for these reasons.

X5plug-in · 01-17-2011, 05:46 AM

Having had a convertible in the past a sunroof helps me feel less caged in. It saves power over using aircon in the summer and makes the cabin feel bright. You can also, err, see planes flying over thro it. You can see I want one again!

Bimar · 01-17-2011, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sfax

I miss having a sunroof on my Golf and it is an option I wish I had paid for. It makes the car a lot brighter inside (especially with the larger sunroofs) and it's nice to be able to open it to freshen the inside of the car up rather than opening a window, which is generally noisier as well. Expensive but I went for it for these reasons.

only draw back they reduce head height, tested one on an E70 X5 and E71 X6 and my head was touching the ceiling on normal seat height and had to reduce seat height to the lowest being 6'3". Without sunroof it was fine on normal seat height not sure the same effect on the F25 X3.

ktjernstrom · 01-17-2011, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by X3buyerScotland

Having had a convertible in the past a sunroof helps me feel less caged in. It saves power over using aircon in the summer and makes the cabin feel bright. You can also, err, see planes flying over thro it. You can see I want one again!

It helps spot police helicopters as well. In case you're out of rational "explanations" for the added expense...

Karl

sfax · 01-17-2011, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by inamik75

only draw back they reduce head height, tested one on an E70 X5 and E71 X6 and my head was touching the ceiling on normal seat height and had to reduce seat height to the lowest being 6'3". Without sunroof it was fine on normal seat height not sure the same effect on the F25 X3.

That is interesting and I hadn't considered that. I will feedback on this when mine arrives because I am 6'3". Hopefully it's being (very carefully!) loaded onto a ship as I write this.....

On another negative sunroof point, I once got sunburnt down one side of my neck so be careful when it's fully open, even when it's overcast!

01-15-2011, 04:03 PM	#1
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01-15-2011, 04:21 PM	#2
sfax Brigadier General 91 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Not seen one in the flesh yet but I have ordered one (as part of the climate comfort package). Have seen a few images but could only find this one for you Attached Images __________________ F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package \| dynamic package \| climate package \| 309s \| xline \| xenons \| electric seats \| folding mirrors \| business speakers
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01-15-2011, 04:32 PM	#4
X5plug-in Lieutenant 73 Rep 532 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks. Great photo. Looks appealing.
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01-15-2011, 05:15 PM	#5
jijioben Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2011 F25 X3 35i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I saw it in person but since the X3 I saw was still in transport mode (before PDI) it would not work. It has a cover that I really like and the controls are easy to access; the manual explains how to use it. It has many predefined positions (open, comfort, mid, etc.) or direct control for any position you like. I'm hoping for a test drive next week; if that happens, I'll take some pictures.
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01-15-2011, 05:28 PM	#6
X5plug-in Lieutenant 73 Rep 532 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks. Keenly await pics prior to placing my order.
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01-16-2011, 01:45 AM	#8
X5plug-in Lieutenant 73 Rep 532 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Interesting. Clearly this will cost some rear headroom but there seemed to be a fair bit of that. Photos would be great!
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01-16-2011, 01:49 AM	#9
sfax Brigadier General 91 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	You can see it on the highlight on the website too and drag the mouse around for different angles. You can't make it open though http://www.bmw.co.uk/specials/x3_201..._exterior.html __________________ F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package \| dynamic package \| climate package \| 309s \| xline \| xenons \| electric seats \| folding mirrors \| business speakers
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01-16-2011, 05:53 PM	#10
Nahoa Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,876 Posts Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Sunroof Pics Sunroof photos. Car a bit dirty! Attached Images
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01-16-2011, 10:45 PM	#11
Bimar Colonel 800 Rep 2,599 Posts Drives: Bmw X Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Www iTrader: (0)	deciding between sunroof or Xenons tough decisions, maybe should i brake the piggy bank for both Attached Images
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01-16-2011, 10:56 PM	#12
jijioben Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2011 F25 X3 35i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Usually for me, xenons beat the sunroof anytime. I want to see the road first and the sky second. This time, however, I chose to break the piggy bank. I am glad I cannot change my order any more or I'd keep adding forever...
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01-17-2011, 02:06 AM	#13
X5plug-in Lieutenant 73 Rep 532 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Many thanks for the photos. I too will now have an empty piggy I fear.
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X5plug-in Lieutenant 73 Rep 532 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Presume the front glass panel slides under the rear one so that both disappear when fully open? May be covered in the manual or maybe someone can try it / photograph it?
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01-17-2011, 03:06 AM	#15
arvid Private First Class 17 Rep 142 Posts Drives: BMW X3 20D M-sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stockholm iTrader: (0)	I guess it´s very nice if you are a rear seat passenger, but is it worth the extra money if you are a driver? (Have never had a sunroof thats why I ask)
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01-17-2011, 05:46 AM	#19
X5plug-in Lieutenant 73 Rep 532 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Having had a convertible in the past a sunroof helps me feel less caged in. It saves power over using aircon in the summer and makes the cabin feel bright. You can also, err, see planes flying over thro it. You can see I want one again!
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