The Sunroof is probably the most overhyped feature right now. It’s one of those features that’ll make you wow" when buying, only to never use it again. I have seen so many friends of mine paying more for a used car having a sunroof and rarely ever using it. The sunroof also makes the car prone to h…

I read late last year that the average new car price is about $47,000.

I never understood why anyone would want an unnecessary hole in the roof, nor why anyone would want a convertible.

My 59 vw had a sun roof. The salesman said the previous owner was an architect and would prop long lumber out the top. Now that I’m not a teenager I really don’t care, but the wife does. That means we buy cars that have them and some companies continue to provide cars that people want.

We have 2 2017 cars, maybe used the sunroof in one once.

I kept the shade open in my old Mazda just for that extra bit of light/“openness”. Neither of my cars have a sunroof now, and I kind of miss it.

I’ve owned vehicles with them and NEVER used it. I hate them. My wife uses the one in her Lexus every now and then. I’ll purposely buy one with it unless it’s just packed that way and you can’t delete that option.

[image] davesmopar: A hole in the roof is just so the Aliens can abduct you easier… I have a glass roof with no holes in it. That way the extraterrestrial visitors can only identify me. They’ll have to take the whole car with a tractor beam if they want me. :wink:

Here’s a list of reasons to avoid sunroofs: Cost, typically about $1000 if it’s an option Weight, hurts mpgs and handling (about 100 lbs, right at the top of the car) Mechanism can break Drains can plug, causing odor, mildew, rust Cuts into headroom, big issue for me, it has eliminated several …

[image] Barkydog: We have 2 2017 cars, maybe used the sunroof in one once. same here with my brother. He owns a 2017 Civic EX-T, never seen him using the sunroof for once after the purchase

Is a car sunroof one of the most overrated features?

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davesmopar February 6, 2025, 3:18pm 23

If I want or need light, I have map and dome lights, I am not a fan of anything other than a total metal roof over my head in a vehicle… call me a bat…

A hole in the roof is just so the Aliens can abduct you easier…

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Is a car sunroof one of the most overrated features?

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