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I've got an 08 on order...didn't get the sunroof option....but reconsidering...opinions?

hemi orange with 20s and nav

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if the hood shape lines were different i think it would look awesome with the glassback roof like the 05+ saleen

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I was debating this myself and think the sunroof might make it look "dorky". Not sure if it would go with the car, however I have the advantage of waiting to purchase mine in 09, so will have a chance to compare both models (sunroof or solid roof). I understand your concern but would go with your gut instinct. Why did you decide not to order it with the sunroof? That question might help you with this situation.

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Excellent point, Mac. Patience has it rewards!

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I think you made the right decision. The sunroof adds nothing to the car but a $900 additional expense and the potential for future water leaks.

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I'd have most likely opted for it. But will wait to sit in one before making final decision. Moonroofs tend to cut into head room which is my main reservation with them. On the black car you'll have a hard time even seeing it while it will stand out on the silver and orange.

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My thoughts exactly. The roof is more solid and secure.

Look at what happend to my friends truck a week ago by this small car.

It reasons like this I do not prefer a hole in my roof or a convertible.

I would like to keep my head on my shoulders.....thank you very much.

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I'm a little undecided on whether or not I want one. My dad's car has one and I wish my current car had one, but the safety is an issue as is the potentially leaking issue. I will probably get one and pay for it later.;)

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Both my Cruiser and my wife's Charger R/T have sunrooves...... we rarely use them. Neither one leaks....my Cruiser is an '01, the Charger R/T is an '06.
No sunroof on my Challenger - windows down, or AC on.
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We're talking in the very long haul, many years down the road. The seals will eventually get bad and it will eventually leak. It's also like power windows. If you use them a lot they will eventually have problems with not wanting to go all the way down, not wanting to go all the way up, not sealing properly, etc. The same issues will eventually happen to a sunroof depending on how much you use it.

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Thank you and I enjoy reading your posts on this forum. Looking forward to my car even if I have to wait a bit.

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Considering that all the cars I've had in my driving life (12 years: Sunbird, Thunderbird, Grand Am GT) have had sunroofs that was one of my concerns with getting the Challenger next. I'm buying an '09 so I have time to think it out, but at least I have the option! I was actually surprised to see the option.

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My mom has a Jetta with a sunroof. It has a piece that slides to cover the glass, i doubt if it would stop leaking tho.



Here's a link to a jetta sunroof, its the black handle thingee ma jig

http://www.blurbco.com/~gork/carpc/done_overhead.jpg

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I think most cars with sunroofs have those. It might help if it was just a small amount of water, but I doubt it would prevent water from leaking in from a good rain. I think those serve the purpose of blocking out the sun as opposed to protecting in the interior from leaking.

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I'm going to put this Forum to good use and learn from other's experience. I find some people, who are like myself neutral on the idea of Sun Roof, who decided to do it on a whim and see if their experience is overall positive or no.

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That's a good point. I might also do that since I'm planning on waiting for a while.

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It deppends if the sun roof is flush with roof. Also many people who are going to use these cars are going to not put a ton of ware using them since they are going to be a "collectable"

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True, but weather seal stripping can get old and leak whether or not it gets used a lot. I'll probably get it but it's not set in stone either.

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One positive note on this as far as the seals go, my mom's 90 (I think) Daytona's sun roof didn't leak after 16/17 years). So that's got to count for something...on the other hand I never though it was that cool other than giving me some head room in the damned thing....it was kind of a tight cockpit.

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LOL! I can see how someone would feel as though those were a tight fit. The only thing I will say that might be wrong with that example is I believe those were ones that you could only open manually and all it did was raise and lower itself instead of sliding like a window (or at least the only Daytona I rode in was like that).

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For me, no sunroof. I am used to the original E-bodies and it just interupts the look of the car I think. I'm sure some will disagree though and that's what makes the world go 'round.