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It's been a while since we discussed sunroofs

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Perfectly stated and they also make noise! Had one in my 2008. Will never get one again! Funny how it "adds" value to a car! Everyone wanted my '08 because it had Nav AND sunroof/moonroof! To each their own!
Tom.
 
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The article was spot on

It exposed sunroofs for what they are: Aerodynamic drag inducing; noise creating; weight adding, water intrusion devices that are prone to mechanical failure. That being said, I really have no opinion on them myself.
 
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It was on our list of must have on our car . No noise, no leaks , use it all the time .
17000 miles on our Challenger
 
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Ordered it in mine and use it all the time.
Here in Az,it is a fast way to remove heat from the car as well.

Had Vettes with removable targa tops and always liked the idea of fresh air on back road and scenic cruises.

Glad I have my sunroof for sure!
 
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I don't have one in my Challenger and personally don't want one in any sports/muscle car. BUT, did have one in our Durango and have one in our Jeep Grand Cherokee and use it all the time. Even with it closed, it adds light and gives a sense of openness relieving some claustrophobia. I have had problems with them though in practically every car they have been in!
 
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I'm not a fan of sunroofs on Challengers, but LOVED my T-tops on my 98 Trans Am......
It felt like 3 different cars: glass tops with shades, just glass tops, or no tops!
 
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So the writer of the article wants all sunroofs banished…LOL….get a life buddy.

I love mine, it came with the Challenger when i bought it, works perfect, lets light in or I can close the liner and feels like a hard top. On hot days when cruising slow I'll open or crack it open if I like, nice tint goes with the rest of the windows and looks great with the car, and the wife loves it. Careful guys….he probably thinks anything over 160 hp on the roads should be banned also.
 
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in a truck or a Durango, sure. But Challenger? Definitely not. At least for me. I have a hard enough time fitting in the car as it is with my helmet on, while still being in a comfortable seating position (In other words, not reclined like I'm taking a nap). All of the Scat Pack 392s at dealer lots near me had sunroofs, so I had to special order.
 
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We've owned 6 FCA vehicles with sunroofs used often and frequently, and not 1 problem ever. Sunroof option is must for us.
 
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I always order a sunroof. I rarely open it, but like the sun coming in while I drive. But to each his own. That is why it is optional.
 
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One of the few Drawbacks, of the Challenger is it's Tomb like dark interior, made all the worse by the single choice of color for the interior- Tomb like Black! Addressed with the inclusion of the white/beige and tan with the '15 and newer car, most don't have it. Having the open light, and air if wanted is a huge Plus, and ought to be standard, with a delete option, if wanted. Factory ordered and Love mine!
 
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Welcome back BlkSEbase. Been a while.


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Hey, thanks. I'm usually lurking now and again, but am always driving, at least on weekends! almost got the bug to trade in, something a bit lighter, better handling, with a blue oval perhaps, then drove the Scat escorting the GF home late on a back road out here. No other car like the Challenger. But....Ohio Dealer Sells 727hp Supercharged Mustangs for $40K | Digital Trends not a bad side car........ : )
 
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the article exaggerates the weight -some did some research and determined the entire mechanism ~ 35#

On a 4000# thats negligible. The sunroof versions use a 'dog bone' rib to accommodate the roof opening [non sunroof has a straight across rib in the roof], so structure is pretty much the same.

I've had 4 cars with power moonroofs - never an issue and I use them all the time.

Ordered both Challengers with them...
 
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