AGK512 Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Just wondered if anyone has bothered specing a sunroof on their GTI's ? What are they like ? I used to have sunroofs on my cars then stopped when I started getting Aircon but was wondering if I might spec one again. Do you get any buffeting with them ? especially low speed around town etc Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentandy Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 I'm sure Red will be along to answer your question shortly... Me personally, I've never seen the point in having a sun roof in a car that comes with climate control as standard. On sunny days it might be nice to look up to blue skies but how often do you look up when driving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newblackGTi Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Mine has a sunroof.... I really like it... after having several BMs with dark interiors and no sunroof its a nice change... I usually only have it open while pottering around town or at low speeds as when you get to speeds of 3 figures it does buffer a bit... but its nice to have a bit of occasional sun! No buffering at low speeds though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken1 Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 I have one and really like it , they are actually standard in Ireland and the air con is an option !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixit Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Iv'e got one and really like it. I know the black roof lining is a GTi character trait, but now and again, I like a little light in the cabin. Plus there are times when I don't need to use air con, the open roof is a bonus IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 I love sunroofs. It's as close as i can get to a cabrio without feeling like an arse. I love it on hot days, because i can open everything and really get a breeze coming through. I've never bought this "i've got climate so i don't need it argument" they're totally different IMO. It's like saying, i don't need windows that open, i've got climate. anyway, each to their own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanon_1980 Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 i love sunroofs there standard in ireland great job be lost without it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 The sunroof in the Mk5 GTI is the best one I have ever experienced! It's quite far back in relation to your head and provides excellent ventilation. At about 30 mph you can get an air pressure 'wobble' but this can be cured by opening a side window a fraction. It anyway disappears as your speed increases and I have comfortably driven at 80 without even realising the sunroof was open. It's also useful to be able to stick your hand out the roof with a thumbs up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faidilah Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 get it ! open it, put all the windows down and listen... music ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzGTI Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 The sunroof is great. No buffeting, still leaves you with plenty of headroom (I'm 6'3" and sit very upright to drive) and no significant noise coming from the partially opened roof when it gets into the air flow. No worries recommending the sun roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 Just a couple of additional notes: By only tilting the rear of the sunroof you get good natural air ventilation. The glass panel is very heavily tinted, so even when closed but with the inner roof lining panel left open, you get some additional natural lighting. I never ever close that inner lining panel. Because the windscreen is so big the sunroof is unusually far back and so this gives a greater degree of direct sun shading. No-one seems to be able to find fault with the sunroof....If you like sunroofs this is a good'un . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_Driver Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 Can I weight in here on the Oirish side too... guess for once we get an extra that UK does not, although as pointed out by Ken and Barry the UK get air con. We can get a reduction of approx €1000 if we drop sunroof and get full climate control. Me being so excited about getting a GTI that I had to get climate control and keep the sunroof!(Having wanted one since my neighbour had a MK1 when I was still running around in shorts! - Mind you, there were about 4 attempts to take his MK1 - one morning it was outside our gate as the thiefs had attempted to bounce it down the road) Paddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGK512 Posted October 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Thanks for all the info guys i'll put it on the possibles list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_s Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 sunroof is a definate.. nothing like having a suroof open on a sunny day, shame its not a bit bigger though. as other people have said the air con is a totally different aspect and has totally different uses. i like having light in my car and never shut the sun visor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanon_1980 Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 red, im the same as you ive yet to pull closed the cover of the sunroof, in fact the plastic is still on mine and will be until i trade her in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 [ QUOTE ] ... nothing like having a suroof open on a sunny day [/ QUOTE ] that'll be a loughton thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_s Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 you know it Leman how long is the wait for you now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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