e90...moonroof?

H2887 · 12-17-2010, 03:46 PM

just wondering how popular the option is with new sedan buyers...placing my order for ed and pcd ..munich pickup begining of feb.

double_j · 12-17-2010, 03:51 PM

Yes

1sikbmr · 12-17-2010, 03:56 PM

I have always liked moonroofs for the sole purpose that they open... I hate opening the window and have air hitting my face but dont want to die inside te car so i crack the sunroof... Also it makes it feel more open...

hbcpa · 12-17-2010, 04:55 PM

I ordered it. v

cloud8r · 12-17-2010, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1sikbmr

I have always liked moonroofs for the sole purpose that they open... I hate opening the window and have air hitting my face but dont want to die inside te car so i crack the sunroof... Also it makes it feel more open...

exactly! And when time to resell, a sedan with a moonroof will be more desirable than without.

lux · 12-17-2010, 05:13 PM

Got the moon roof option. I would have sacrificed it if they offered a carbon fiber roof option for the sedan from the factory.

shendrick · 12-17-2010, 05:18 PM

If you order a dark interior it would feel very claustrophobic without the hole in the roof.

kscarrol · 12-17-2010, 05:22 PM

Moon roof here, use it often when the weather permits...

gthberg · 12-17-2010, 05:23 PM

Do it! I use mine all the time.

hpowders · 12-17-2010, 05:24 PM

One of the reasons I prefer an M3 to a Cayman S.

mdosu · 12-17-2010, 05:37 PM

I got it, personally I don't care too much for it. It's great during spring and fall, but too hot to use for summer time. So for me it's a 2 season usage feature. That said, I do have heated seats and love it, even though it's only used during the winter and late fall.

Looking back, I'll rather have my $1000 back and less weight for the return.

mr_yogi · 12-17-2010, 05:48 PM

ordered mine without. have one on current whips and i never use it (in case you're asking why did i get them on my current whips then - it's bc they weren't custom ordered - just came with the trim i bought). ask yourself if you're gonna use it. if not - it's just that much harder to keep the car clean. done!

JPatrick · 12-17-2010, 06:21 PM

I just ordered an E90 without. I probably lost my taste for sun/moon roofs years ago when they tended to be a leaky mess. I've never been a big fan and, here in Seattle, you get maybe 2-3 months of weather where you might want to open it. So I passed on that option (although I picked just about every other one).

PKL · 12-17-2010, 06:35 PM

Carbon Fiber roof FTW!

sensi09 · 12-17-2010, 06:41 PM

Don't have it as I never used it in the past, but the lack of a moonroof/sunroof in other cars is supposed to effect resale negatively if that's a concern.

cohenfive · 12-17-2010, 06:48 PM

i have to think about 80-90% of the sedans are ordered with the roof. i know that i would not buy a car without one....here in california they come in pretty handy...

quiksi · 12-17-2010, 07:21 PM

it was one of the few options I got on mine... I like it

geneatals · 12-17-2010, 07:34 PM

I ordered it, I'm used to having it and using it often out here in so cal...I think with the coupe when you are choosing between MF and CF roof it's a no brainer, but I like the aesthetics of a MF on the sedan...

OC3 · 12-17-2010, 07:38 PM

Both '08 & '11 had & have moonroof. Being in sunny SoCal, I use it all the time.

White Shark · 12-17-2010, 08:01 PM

For track, no moonroof (= more headroom to fit helmet). Otherwise, yes.

TxFeatFan · 12-17-2010, 08:03 PM

I have trouble fitting in the M3 with a moonroof; especially if I'm wearing a helmet for autocross or other events, so I ordered mine without.

Richbot · 12-17-2010, 08:15 PM

My 335 has one and my M3 doesn't (on purpose). There's a noticeable difference in wind noise, the 335 is quite a bit noisier even with the moonroof and the sun blocker closed, if that matters to you. It's been the same way on every loaner 3-series I've had too. Between the noise and the extra weight and complexity I wouldn't get one if I wasn't forced to, on any 3-series. For some reason the 5's I've had as loaners aren't nearly as noisy.

12-17-2010, 03:46 PM	#1
H2887 Private 32 Rep 95 Posts Drives: M235I/ 01 z3mrdstr Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Coral springs fl iTrader: (0)	e90...moonroof? just wondering how popular the option is with new sedan buyers...placing my order for ed and pcd ..munich pickup begining of feb.
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12-17-2010, 03:51 PM	#2
double_j First Lieutenant 86 Rep 331 Posts Drives: 2008 JB/B E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast USA iTrader: (0)	Yes
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12-17-2010, 03:56 PM	#3
1sikbmr Brigadier General 145 Rep 3,329 Posts Drives: F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (16)	I have always liked moonroofs for the sole purpose that they open... I hate opening the window and have air hitting my face but dont want to die inside te car so i crack the sunroof... Also it makes it feel more open... __________________ F80 ///M3 6MT Avus Blue ZCP
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12-17-2010, 04:55 PM	#4
hbcpa Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2011.5 MR E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I ordered it. v __________________
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12-17-2010, 05:13 PM	#6
lux First Lieutenant 66 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 2023 G87 M2, 2011 E90 M3 Comp Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Got the moon roof option. I would have sacrificed it if they offered a carbon fiber roof option for the sedan from the factory.
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12-17-2010, 05:18 PM	#7
shendrick Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3, 05 e46 zhp, 07 X3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Boston MA iTrader: (0)	If you order a dark interior it would feel very claustrophobic without the hole in the roof. Last edited by shendrick; 12-18-2010 at 03:48 PM..
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12-17-2010, 05:22 PM	#8
kscarrol Brigadier General 8914 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Moon roof here, use it often when the weather permits... __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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12-17-2010, 05:23 PM	#9
gthberg Private First Class 22 Rep 105 Posts Drives: e90 M3 IB/FR Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 1987 BMW M6 [9.75] 2009 e90 M3 [0.00]	Do it! I use mine all the time. __________________
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12-17-2010, 05:24 PM	#10
hpowders 228i Fanatic 16 Rep 969 Posts Drives: BMW 228i and BMW 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	One of the reasons I prefer an M3 to a Cayman S.
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12-17-2010, 05:37 PM	#11
mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	I got it, personally I don't care too much for it. It's great during spring and fall, but too hot to use for summer time. So for me it's a 2 season usage feature. That said, I do have heated seats and love it, even though it's only used during the winter and late fall. Looking back, I'll rather have my $1000 back and less weight for the return.
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12-17-2010, 05:48 PM	#12
mr_yogi Lieutenant 22 Rep 499 Posts Drives: Success Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	ordered mine without. have one on current whips and i never use it (in case you're asking why did i get them on my current whips then - it's bc they weren't custom ordered - just came with the trim i bought). ask yourself if you're gonna use it. if not - it's just that much harder to keep the car clean. done!
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12-17-2010, 06:21 PM	#13
JPatrick Private First Class 11 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00] 1998 BMW M3 [0.00]	I just ordered an E90 without. I probably lost my taste for sun/moon roofs years ago when they tended to be a leaky mess. I've never been a big fan and, here in Seattle, you get maybe 2-3 months of weather where you might want to open it. So I passed on that option (although I picked just about every other one).
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12-17-2010, 06:35 PM	#14
PKL Brigadier General 849 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2020 M4, 2022 X6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Fernando Valley iTrader: (1)	Carbon Fiber roof FTW! __________________
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12-17-2010, 06:41 PM	#15
sensi09 Lieutenant Colonel 30 Rep 1,789 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	Don't have it as I never used it in the past, but the lack of a moonroof/sunroof in other cars is supposed to effect resale negatively if that's a concern.
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cohenfive Lieutenant 108 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 m3 space grey dct Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: sf bay area iTrader: (0)	i have to think about 80-90% of the sedans are ordered with the roof. i know that i would not buy a car without one....here in california they come in pretty handy... __________________ 2015 M235i, MW/Bl, all packages 2012 x3 m sport, carbon black, prem, tech, conv, etc evil the following 29'er, specialized carbon stumpjumper s works fsr, trek madone 5.2 nikon d500, d810, d750, 14-24, 24-70, 80-400vr, 500vr
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12-17-2010, 07:21 PM	#17
quiksi Captain 75 Rep 903 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 Toyota Tundra ... [0.00] 2011.5 E90 M3 [0.00]	it was one of the few options I got on mine... I like it __________________ 2011 E90 M3 6mt AW/Speed Cloth - ZCP, Moonroof, non-iDrive - PCD 12/9/10 Painted reflectors, matte black grills/gills, Deansbimmer Belly Pan, DEI Alarm, Homelink/compass retrofit, Passport MAX2 Hardwire, GP Thunder 8500K, modmy3 LED interior, Dinan Mufflers, HRE P40 19" Satin Charcoal, Michelin PS4S
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12-17-2010, 07:34 PM	#18
geneatals Ninja 390 Rep 4,014 Posts Drives: 2019 530e Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So Cal (SFV) iTrader: (3)	I ordered it, I'm used to having it and using it often out here in so cal...I think with the coupe when you are choosing between MF and CF roof it's a no brainer, but I like the aesthetics of a MF on the sedan... __________________ 2019 AW G30 530e l ZPP l ZMP l ZDH Retired: 2016 F80 M3, 2012 E90 M3, 2008 535i
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OC3 Havin' a blast! 125 Rep 4,847 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Both '08 & '11 had & have moonroof. Being in sunny SoCal, I use it all the time. __________________ BRP 1:56 \| CVR 2:01 \| ACS 1:53 \| WSIR 1:34
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12-17-2010, 08:01 PM	#20
White Shark First Lieutenant 33 Rep 307 Posts Drives: M3 Civic (Non-ZCP) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: East Coast iTrader: (3)	For track, no moonroof (= more headroom to fit helmet). Otherwise, yes. __________________
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12-17-2010, 08:03 PM	#21
TxFeatFan Captain 508 Rep 941 Posts Drives: 2024 M4 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Alamos, NM iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 G83 M4 [10.00]	I have trouble fitting in the M3 with a moonroof; especially if I'm wearing a helmet for autocross or other events, so I ordered mine without. __________________ ————————————————————————————————————— 2024 Tanzanite Blue II M4 Convertible
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12-17-2010, 08:15 PM	#22
Richbot Major General 2760 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	My 335 has one and my M3 doesn't (on purpose). There's a noticeable difference in wind noise, the 335 is quite a bit noisier even with the moonroof and the sun blocker closed, if that matters to you. It's been the same way on every loaner 3-series I've had too. Between the noise and the extra weight and complexity I wouldn't get one if I wasn't forced to, on any 3-series. For some reason the 5's I've had as loaners aren't nearly as noisy. __________________
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