Sunroof - anyone seen one on an F25?

Bimar · 01-17-2011, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sfax

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

I live in the tropics and that sun will never allow you to open the sunroof for you definitely will get burnt hence all my friends keep it shut.

Nahoa · 01-17-2011, 08:45 AM

When I took the photos, the vehicle had no key. I can't for the life of me remember from the test drive what happens when you open it. I THINK both panels open, but I get confused with the Mini Cooper S I more recently drove in which the back panel did not open.

The "screen" or whatever you call the thing that closes the moonroof to keep the sun out is solid (i.e. not a screen). It's electric and stores all the way aft.

I've very much enjoyed my sunroofs and am excited about having this huge one in the X3. I rarely open it all the way, but very much enjoy how open the vehicle feels. May sound silly, but being able to look up (when stopped, or a quick glance) to see more of the sunset clouds, the skyscrapers, mountains, the airplane flying over, weather, or whatever is something I find I really like. Even at night. Not at all a "functional driving element" here; just fun! (Oh, and yes, this is notable for me as the driver; I expect this larger roof to extend that to the passengers.)

I do regularly open the roof in the summer months as I return to the car to help vent the hot air quickly -- assisted by the BMW remote open feature.

Bimar · 01-17-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Nahoa

When I took the photos, the vehicle had no key. I can't for the life of me remember from the test drive what happens when you open it. I THINK both panels open, but I get confused with the Mini Cooper S I more recently drove in which the back panel did not open.

The "screen" or whatever you call the thing that closes the moonroof to keep the sun out is solid (i.e. not a screen). It's electric and stores all the way aft.

I've very much enjoyed my sunroofs and am excited about having this huge one in the X3. I rarely open it all the way, but very much enjoy how open the vehicle feels. May sound silly, but being able to look up (when stopped, or a quick glance) to see more of the sunset clouds, the skyscrapers, mountains, the airplane flying over, weather, or whatever is something I find I really like. Even at night. Not at all a "functional driving element" here; just fun! (Oh, and yes, this is notable for me as the driver; I expect this larger roof to extend that to the passengers.)

I do regularly open the roof in the summer months as I return to the car to help vent the hot air quickly -- assisted by the BMW remote open feature.

You nailed it very fun not that functional. Its one of those things like having 22" rims in your F25, for some its fun for others its ....

fedinand · 01-17-2011, 09:28 AM

The sunroof only opens the first panel - the panel over the back seat does not open…if I am remembering correctly..

X5plug-in · 01-17-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by fedinand

The sunroof only opens the first panel - the panel over the back seat does not open…if I am remembering correctly..

Can anyone confirm this for sure? Maybe from the manual? If as above, this is the same as with double panel Mercs. This is fine for the driver but stacks two panels above rear seat passengers - possible rear headroom issue and not very pretty. Guess they must go somewhere.

Andrewob · 08-04-2011, 06:37 AM

Not sure whether anyone can really answer this properly, but anyone know whether a car with a sunroof has any more wind or road noise than a car without a sunroof?

I'm looking to re-order my X3 and considering adding a sunroof on my new order, my existing X3 does not have a sunroof.

Thanks

SANK_CH · 08-07-2011, 06:54 AM

Hello,
I have the sunroof, and and I had it in my previous E91. when you order the M package, you receive the black cambrelle lining under the roof. Having the sunroof, it compensate the inside light. the e91 was my second car, and my first car with sunroof. Since that, it will hard for me to not have it anymore. compared to the E91, the sunroof in the X3 is less noising. It is exact the second panel doesn't move. Only the front one moves. you can tilt it, or move 3/4 in the back or fully in the back (goes under the second panel). Someone said you can see the airplanes. I would add go with your wife or gf and look during the night at the stars and flying stars with two glasses and a bottle of champagne

I did not regrett it in the E91, and don't regrett it as well in the X3. if it fits your bank account, then take it.

richardew · 08-07-2011, 09:45 AM

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It saves power over using aircon in the summer and makes the cabin feel bright.

Actually it makes the vehicle less aerodynamic when open and therefore less fuel effecient. I know in my FX manual it states that windows up, sunroof closed and a/c on is more fuel efficient than a/c off, windows and sunroof open. Perhaps when we all have our X3s we can do the experiment.

mhrir · 08-07-2011, 11:43 AM

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Nahoa Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,876 Posts Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	When I took the photos, the vehicle had no key. I can't for the life of me remember from the test drive what happens when you open it. I THINK both panels open, but I get confused with the Mini Cooper S I more recently drove in which the back panel did not open. The "screen" or whatever you call the thing that closes the moonroof to keep the sun out is solid (i.e. not a screen). It's electric and stores all the way aft. I've very much enjoyed my sunroofs and am excited about having this huge one in the X3. I rarely open it all the way, but very much enjoy how open the vehicle feels. May sound silly, but being able to look up (when stopped, or a quick glance) to see more of the sunset clouds, the skyscrapers, mountains, the airplane flying over, weather, or whatever is something I find I really like. Even at night. Not at all a "functional driving element" here; just fun! (Oh, and yes, this is notable for me as the driver; I expect this larger roof to extend that to the passengers.) I do regularly open the roof in the summer months as I return to the car to help vent the hot air quickly -- assisted by the BMW remote open feature.
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fedinand Major 74 Rep 1,271 Posts Drives: '11 X3, '11 GTI Join Date: May 2007 Location: MN iTrader: (6)	The sunroof only opens the first panel - the panel over the back seat does not open…if I am remembering correctly.. __________________ The X3 The GTI The Birds The Dogs
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Andrewob Private 13 Rep 58 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cardiff iTrader: (0)	Sunroof wind noise Not sure whether anyone can really answer this properly, but anyone know whether a car with a sunroof has any more wind or road noise than a car without a sunroof? I'm looking to re-order my X3 and considering adding a sunroof on my new order, my existing X3 does not have a sunroof. Thanks
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SANK_CH Captain 313 Rep 788 Posts Drives: A Number 4 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Hello, I have the sunroof, and and I had it in my previous E91. when you order the M package, you receive the black cambrelle lining under the roof. Having the sunroof, it compensate the inside light. the e91 was my second car, and my first car with sunroof. Since that, it will hard for me to not have it anymore. compared to the E91, the sunroof in the X3 is less noising. It is exact the second panel doesn't move. Only the front one moves. you can tilt it, or move 3/4 in the back or fully in the back (goes under the second panel). Someone said you can see the airplanes. I would add go with your wife or gf and look during the night at the stars and flying stars with two glasses and a bottle of champagne I did not regrett it in the E91, and don't regrett it as well in the X3. if it fits your bank account, then take it.
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