Any good aftermarket solutions for sunroof installs? Im not sure whether its worth it or not for quality and price? Ive always had one in my other cars and I now miss not having it..

 

You should be able to go to the dealership, and have them install one. Its not that hard of an istall. They just got a hole in your roof, install the frame and glass, and wire the buttons. I am getting one put in mine the same way... unless anyone else mentions a better option. I'm not too sure what the price range would be.

 

I forgot what site it was but I saw a couple aftermarket sunroofs. The the manual sunroof they wanted something like $300-$400 and for the electrical one I think they were asking about $700. Then you have to count the cost of getting it installed which when it comes to cutting large holes and framming it is prob going to be pricey.

 

Prob be around $1000 installed for a power one...a bit steep for me

 

Get a webasto or a ASC. Probally around a $1000. The dealer is going to sub it out. You will not get a factory roof. The factory sunroof is made where it will only fit a sunroof roof and headliner. Yes they make 2 roofs. The are different roofs, not one with a hole cut in it.

 

Thank you...I've been trying to tell some people that !!!!

 

didnt' i read on here somewhere someone said when you put in an aftermarket sunroof it's considered body damage and you have to report it as such when you go to sell it or something like that?

 

That is what my Dealer told me as well. Also the resell value goes way down because of this. I was going to get it done till they told me that.

 

Factory sunroofs don't rely on a perfect seal around the perimeter trim piece that surrounds the sunroof. The factory has a specially stamped roof that actually wraps the steel roof down into the sunroof well. Then there are drains that channel the water under the car. You'll note that the movable glass piece doesn't seal watertight against anything. The stamped roof also forms a structural box around the sunroof opening, which is the "well" that the sunroof sits in.

Aftermarket sunroofs aren't even in the same league as a factory sunroof. You have to cut a hole in the sheetmetal, which now has raw edges that will rust if not coated. The sunroof clamps this edge between a top trim ring and the inside ring. The sealer between the top ring and the sheetmetal must seal perfectly (for the life of the car) or there will be a leak. Also since there are no drains any water that gets thru will end up inside the car. If the sunroof frame doesn't match up perfectly with the roof contour, it will probably put noticeable ripples in the roof.

If you want an aftermarket sunroof, get a name brand (as previously stated ASC or Webasto) and get an installer that will still be around in a few years if it needs to be resealed. Most reputable shops will guarantee against leaks for a lifetime. Which doesn't mean they won't leak, just that the resealing will be free.

Steve

 

Exactly!