Both of ours do, but H's is more of a "luxury" car, and mine is the top trim package. I like it, but really only use it in the spring and the fall. I don't like driving with the windows down, but the sunroof is a good compromise to get some fresh air in without having wind blowing in my face.
Post by thelongroad on Sept 18, 2012 14:46:53 GMT -5
My brand new crossover has a panoramic sunroof that goes from the front to the back of the 2nd row. It's sweet! My last 2 cars had sunroofs also. I usually always leave the cover open because I like the openness I get and I generally also keep the glass popped up.
I hate them. No matter what time of day, no matter what direction we're going, no matter where I sit, if the damn thing is open, the sun manages to get behind my sunglasses and in my eyes.
Post by UnderProtest on Sept 18, 2012 16:23:40 GMT -5
My cars have always had them. I think they lighten up the interior so it doesn't feel as dark and claustrophobic. I will say that my sunroof now has a fatal flaw. I have a Volvo XC60 which has the extended moonroof (it's non movable glass in the second row) and the interior lights are behind the sunroof making them pretty much behind the second row seats. I can not, nor can my taller husband, reach the lights to turn them on so we can see the kids at night.
Both of our cars have a sunroof/moonroof. I use mine all of the time and it is a must for me on any future cars. Mine has the shade that slides over if it is too sunny. I love to crack the moonroof to get fresh air without having to open the windows. Plus the glass makes the car feel brighter and more open. I am a crazy person when it comes to natural light and fresh air.
Post by midnightmare81 on Sept 18, 2012 18:57:41 GMT -5
My first car had one (92' Integra LS) I LOVED IT! I always had the slider open, as I love the natural light. I also had the roof itself open unless it was raining. I'm also in NJ, and except for the dead of winter, I frequently had it open and the heat on blast. I loved the fresh air.
My next 2 cars didn't. I bought the next car (05' Carolla) used for a GREAT price from my ATT bf's mom, so I didn't have the option. The car after that (08' Yaris) I bought because I have joint issues and could no longer drive stick, and it was all I could afford. It even had roll up windows and no key FOB and was the last of the 08's on the lot. I didnt miss automatic windows or the keyless entry as much as I missed the sunroof.
When I got married and bought my current car, it was a requirement. My H wanted something safer for me while he was deployed, and we could afford it (no debt of any kind). I ended up getting a 2011 Mazda 3i touring. It is the BEST car, and the sunroof is only closed when its actively raining or snowing. It is still my favorite feature on the car except maybe the blutooth, which was just an added bonus when we bought it. H has a wrangler, so clearly we are sun/fresh air people...
Post by IrishBelle on Sept 18, 2012 19:05:39 GMT -5
We bought a new car a few months ago and it has a sunroof. I wasn't wanting one but the car we found that we like just happened to have one. I haven't used it yet and I honestly don't know if I ever will. As a previous poster said, maybe in the spring and fall but for the summer I prefer to use the air conditioning. I have long curly hair so I don't drive with the windows down ever.
Both cars have one. DH uses his far more than I use mine - sometimes it drives me nuts because he'll have it open on the highway and it is loud.
I use mine mostly for ventilation in the summer when it is parked at work, and occasionally for driving around town. My commute is mostly highway so on a day to day basis I use it very little due to the excessive wind/noise caused by open windows at 80mph
Yes and my last 2 did as well (must have feature for me). The cars I've bought were well equipped on the lot and pretty standard for the brand unless you ordered them to be bare bones.
Post by shell403b on Sept 18, 2012 20:07:39 GMT -5
Mine does, and I LOVE it, but I have a top of the line model for the kind of car I drive (2010 Maxima) so it was standard. I'm kind of surprised they are NOT standard in most models. Learned something today.
We have 3 cars all have sunroofs. If they 'disappeared' tomorrow I would not care. On American cars they are more headache than worth due to leaks. We have changed over to imports, no leaks but no selling point for us.