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Scotsman · 12-09-2007, 11:15 PM

Ok, so now that we know the Challenger will have one and the Mustang doesn't, should a sunroof be considered for the 5thgen?? I don't think a T-top will work with the 5thgen's design so the only other option for a partially-open-top feature would be a sunroof.

*DGthe3* · 12-09-2007, 11:34 PM

I don't want one. don't want to pay for it, don't plan on using it

*KILLER74Z28* · 12-09-2007, 11:36 PM

There cool but not on my 5thGEN...

SoFlaZ · 12-09-2007, 11:42 PM

I want some form of opening roof. I used to have a sunroof on my old 944 and always had that thing open.

TFord · 12-09-2007, 11:43 PM

for me I think Id take a sunroof depending on the price. I love my T-Tops and being able to look up, and late night driving how the ambient light looks. never been one for a sunroof though....if I really had a choice id get T-Tops or that see-through/removable roof offered with the base vette!

*TAG UR IT* · 12-10-2007, 01:10 AM

Hmmm....

With the design of the roof itself, it's hard to see anything other than a straight up coupe or vert. I don't know about a sunroof. I'd have to see how it looks. Believe it or not, the look of it would make up my mind. If it messed w/ the appearance and changed the lines of the roof, it would be a no go. I like the look of the solid painted roof. Actually, it would have to be a solid roof ....OR>>>>

TARGA TOP.

Emher · 12-10-2007, 04:12 AM

I don't want one. Either you have a convertible or a coupe.

stovt001 · 12-10-2007, 05:02 AM

I want one. I love sunroofs and would order it for sure if it was offered.

EllwynX · 12-10-2007, 05:04 AM

Sunroof is a must imo. I loved the TTops in my '02 Camaro and use the sunroof in my '05 Aveo all the time. Just as I did in my '95 Cavalier.

I don't see why they couldn't design a sunroof to work with that roof depression. It's not THAT pronounced.

$¢'s 5th Gen · 12-10-2007, 07:22 AM

I have a sun roof in the car i drive now and it is almost always open

I chose yes but it would depend on how it looked on the car. Although i am sure they could keep the lines of the roof.

fastball · 12-10-2007, 08:10 AM

Sunroof is a must for me. I never thought they were that big of a deal untill I bought my current car (2000 Honda Prelude) that has it and could not be had without one. Now I use it anytime the weather is remotely decent, even if it's a little cool outside (open roof, keep windows closed, turn heater on directed at floor).

stovt001 · 12-10-2007, 08:41 AM

^ exactly. There are a ton of nice days coming home from work where I just want the car opened up to the beautiful sky, and rolling the side windows down just doesn't cut it. My friend's Fusion and my fiancee's roommate's Maxima both have sunroofs, and I love using them. The possibly lack of sunroof on the Camaro makes me consider the other Zeta cars and upcoming Alpha cars a little more, but it isn't a dealbreaker in and of itself. It is one factor that will drive my decision, so if it is available the Camaro definitely will win tons of points.

The_Stache · 12-10-2007, 10:54 AM

Im torn half and half on the sun roof...

Pros - great for cooling in the summer here (arizona heat..) it exhausts it faster than just the windows down.
- great for those non hot sunny days where you can relax with the wind in your hair
- great for those cool days with heat on driver but still get comfy with the air exchange

Cons - The most major... it lets in the heat when the car sits outside.. as it will do for me year round.. this is my daily driver.. which means basically sun 100% of the time (dont even park in the garage much)
-Leaks, im sure new tech has them solid and leak proof.. but seals wear.. and really in arizona they wear fast.. what happens in 10/15/20 years when im replacing seals just to keep the water out.
-Like above.. sun damage to the interior upolstery..
-Styling.. I'd have to see how it works before I make a decision.

stovt001 · 12-10-2007, 11:27 AM

Most modern sunroof systems have a solid shade that you can pull shut so you don't get sun-wear and heat when you don't want it open.

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12-09-2007, 11:15 PM	#1
Scotsman Auto Pilot Drives: Gunmetal Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 1,307	Sunroof??? Ok, so now that we know the Challenger will have one and the Mustang doesn't, should a sunroof be considered for the 5thgen?? I don't think a T-top will work with the 5thgen's design so the only other option for a partially-open-top feature would be a sunroof. __________________ "Let the rest of the world dream of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and dinky little British two-seaters. In this country speed doesn't look like that." Got SS?

12-09-2007, 11:34 PM	#2
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	I don't want one. don't want to pay for it, don't plan on using it __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

12-09-2007, 11:36 PM	#3
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,782 View My Garage	There cool but not on my 5thGEN... __________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

12-10-2007, 04:12 AM	#7
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	I don't want one. Either you have a convertible or a coupe. __________________ "Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?"

12-09-2007, 11:42 PM	#4
SoFlaZ Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WPB FL Posts: 947 View My Garage	I want some form of opening roof. I used to have a sunroof on my old 944 and always had that thing open.

12-09-2007, 11:43 PM	#5
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,809 View My Garage	for me I think Id take a sunroof depending on the price. I love my T-Tops and being able to look up, and late night driving how the ambient light looks. never been one for a sunroof though....if I really had a choice id get T-Tops or that see-through/removable roof offered with the base vette!

12-10-2007, 01:10 AM	#6
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Hmmm.... With the design of the roof itself, it's hard to see anything other than a straight up coupe or vert. I don't know about a sunroof. I'd have to see how it looks. Believe it or not, the look of it would make up my mind. If it messed w/ the appearance and changed the lines of the roof, it would be a no go. I like the look of the solid painted roof. Actually, it would have to be a solid roof ....OR>>>> TARGA TOP.

12-10-2007, 05:02 AM	#8
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	I want one. I love sunroofs and would order it for sure if it was offered.

12-10-2007, 05:04 AM	#9
EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,260	Sunroof is a must imo. I loved the TTops in my '02 Camaro and use the sunroof in my '05 Aveo all the time. Just as I did in my '95 Cavalier. I don't see why they couldn't design a sunroof to work with that roof depression. It's not THAT pronounced.

12-10-2007, 07:22 AM	#10
$¢'s 5th Gen Drives: SUV & Chaparral Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 108	I have a sun roof in the car i drive now and it is almost always open I chose yes but it would depend on how it looked on the car. Although i am sure they could keep the lines of the roof.

12-10-2007, 08:10 AM	#11
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	Sunroof is a must for me. I never thought they were that big of a deal untill I bought my current car (2000 Honda Prelude) that has it and could not be had without one. Now I use it anytime the weather is remotely decent, even if it's a little cool outside (open roof, keep windows closed, turn heater on directed at floor).

12-10-2007, 08:41 AM	#12
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	^ exactly. There are a ton of nice days coming home from work where I just want the car opened up to the beautiful sky, and rolling the side windows down just doesn't cut it. My friend's Fusion and my fiancee's roommate's Maxima both have sunroofs, and I love using them. The possibly lack of sunroof on the Camaro makes me consider the other Zeta cars and upcoming Alpha cars a little more, but it isn't a dealbreaker in and of itself. It is one factor that will drive my decision, so if it is available the Camaro definitely will win tons of points.

12-10-2007, 10:54 AM	#13
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,803 View My Garage	Im torn half and half on the sun roof... Pros - great for cooling in the summer here (arizona heat..) it exhausts it faster than just the windows down. - great for those non hot sunny days where you can relax with the wind in your hair - great for those cool days with heat on driver but still get comfy with the air exchange Cons - The most major... it lets in the heat when the car sits outside.. as it will do for me year round.. this is my daily driver.. which means basically sun 100% of the time (dont even park in the garage much) -Leaks, im sure new tech has them solid and leak proof.. but seals wear.. and really in arizona they wear fast.. what happens in 10/15/20 years when im replacing seals just to keep the water out. -Like above.. sun damage to the interior upolstery.. -Styling.. I'd have to see how it works before I make a decision. __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

12-10-2007, 11:27 AM	#14
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Most modern sunroof systems have a solid shade that you can pull shut so you don't get sun-wear and heat when you don't want it open.

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