Moonroof and the E90 M3

spdy330 · 08-11-2011, 11:20 PM

Moonroof here too. Would not pay this much for a car without.

Tonifyd · 08-11-2011, 11:21 PM

oh yeah.. moonroof on my E90M as well.
This isn't a sports car. It's the ultimate compromise.
If you wanted a lightweight shoulda gotten a pcar instead.
And if you're really worried about the weight, I'm sure one of the aftermarket companies has the CF roof with a moonroof cutout.
Tha should weigh less than a steel roof with no moonroof.

stuka · 08-12-2011, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by PicassoM

I can't think of a reason not to get it since it doesn't have the CF roof available. I love it in the spring and fall. I'm 6'1 and have plenty of headroom. Also remember the seats are adjustable up and down

I love the extra sunlight and little air when I don't want to open my windows. Also if it's raining you can pop it up and water won't get in and still get fresh air.

BMW's in general do not accomodate drivers with longer torsos well, especially with the advent of moonroof instead of the sunroof of the old days, this has been true since even before E30.

Simply saying that you are 6'1" and have plenty of headroom really doesn't tell us anything. If say, you have 34" inseam and sit back instead of up as your driving position, sure, you might have enough headroom.

gemini330zhp · 08-12-2011, 02:53 AM

I do not have one on my E90 no need for it. If I want some sun I go to the beach.

checkmate · 08-12-2011, 08:19 AM

All these being said-from a performance/track perspective-Sunroof Delete is a big plus. I plan on dropping the car on some KW3's and tracking the car at least twice a year. Did I mention I also got Fox Red Manual Seats?

shaq diesel · 08-12-2011, 08:29 AM

I ordered my E90 without it. My first encounter with a sunroof was in an Audi I owned (bought used). I thought it would be so exciting but it really wasn't. It was nice but nothing I'd go brag to my friends about. Then I started riding motorcycles... The openness you get doing that is far beyond what a sunroof can provide.

So when I ordered my car I left it off. A few less things to have to worry about failing down the road (weak reason I know). It's definitely a personal decision though. Some people use facts as a pro/con for it, some use emotion, and some use a mix of the two!

spiff · 08-12-2011, 08:55 AM

My E90 came with it, since I got it pre-owned. When I was building M3's online I NEVER selected it as an option..

However I am extremely happy with it! Definitely lets the air circulate a lot better, and if I have to drive my car right after it's washed I just open the sunroof and don't have to worry about the windows!

Vise · 08-12-2011, 09:23 AM

My 2008 had a moonroof and so does my 2011 (en route)... its standard in Canada mind you. Either way I would order it if it was a standalone option, I use it pretty much every day from April/May until October or so.

Jeff_DML · 08-12-2011, 03:12 PM

not against the argument that the M3 is not a sportscar thus get a sunroof but the CF argument is dumb. Majority of the weight gain is from moonroof, going for steel non-mooroof to CF is not much of a savings. Too lazy to look it the exact numbers.

bobbyd1961 · 08-12-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ihyln

Did anyone order a moonroof for their E90? I'm debating if I should change my order to include it. My only real concern is I did notice there is slightly less headroom with the moonroof but I'd like other people's thoughts as well.

I figure it's good to have on some temperate days when its not too hot or not too cold.

i have the moon roof and i like the ability on nice days to open all windows and moon roof . i normally keep it tilted open. i like that look!
i would get again

klammer · 08-12-2011, 03:48 PM

I have an E90, am 5'11 and have headroom issues with the moonroof and my helmet on. Love the moonroof (wife loves it more) but the headroom and weight savings (probably over 40lbs) from the top of the car can't be ignored if serious about tracking. Other than that would leave well enough alone, once again, personal preference rules the day

FLOSS M · 08-12-2011, 03:51 PM

Ordered mine without it, my 335i sedan had one. I don't miss it much.

ecalcagnino · 08-12-2011, 03:57 PM

Got one. Love it. As someone else stated, if I were all that concerned about 40 lbs. up top I'd lose a few myself and get a Cayman S.

checkmate · 08-12-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ecalcagnino

Got one. Love it. As someone else stated, if I were all that concerned about 40 lbs. up top I'd lose a few myself and get a Cayman S.

The concern is with the weight in the center and up top with a moon roof.

My reason for not getting it is that its a heavy car to begin with so lets start deleting items that only add to the weight gain. Added to this is the fact that I barely ever use the sunroof on my current car..

All in all its one less thing to worry about after the warranty is out (leaky roofs, defective motors etc)

Cayman S is a good car but I needed a practical sports car. To each his own

08-11-2011, 11:20 PM	#45
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Tonifyd Lieutenant 41 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2011.75 JB E90M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Korea iTrader: (0)	oh yeah.. moonroof on my E90M as well. This isn't a sports car. It's the ultimate compromise. If you wanted a lightweight shoulda gotten a pcar instead. And if you're really worried about the weight, I'm sure one of the aftermarket companies has the CF roof with a moonroof cutout. Tha should weigh less than a steel roof with no moonroof. __________________ 2011.75 E90 ///M3 6MT \| JB \| Blk \| CF \| ZCP \| ZCV \| ZCW \| ZP2 \| 403 \| 6NR \| 752 [Sold T.T] '95 Integra GS-R [Stolen-RIP] \| '05 Legacy GT Stg 2[Traded] \| '08 STi Stg 2+[Sold]
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08-12-2011, 02:53 AM	#48
gemini330zhp Major 34 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BergenCo NewJersey iTrader: (0)	I do not have one on my E90 no need for it. If I want some sun I go to the beach. __________________ 2008 Jet Black E90 M3 6SPD no sunroof and 18s to my specs
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08-12-2011, 08:19 AM	#49
checkmate Major 119 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: AW M3 E90 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bel Air, MD iTrader: (2)	All these being said-from a performance/track perspective-Sunroof Delete is a big plus. I plan on dropping the car on some KW3's and tracking the car at least twice a year. Did I mention I also got Fox Red Manual Seats?
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08-12-2011, 08:29 AM	#50
shaq diesel Lieutenant 6 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 2011.75 Alpine White E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Baton Rouge iTrader: (0)	I ordered my E90 without it. My first encounter with a sunroof was in an Audi I owned (bought used). I thought it would be so exciting but it really wasn't. It was nice but nothing I'd go brag to my friends about. Then I started riding motorcycles... The openness you get doing that is far beyond what a sunroof can provide. So when I ordered my car I left it off. A few less things to have to worry about failing down the road (weak reason I know). It's definitely a personal decision though. Some people use facts as a pro/con for it, some use emotion, and some use a mix of the two!
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08-12-2011, 08:55 AM	#51
spiff The Dr 71 Rep 169 Posts Drives: M20 Saloon, F800S Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Westlake Village, CA iTrader: (0)	My E90 came with it, since I got it pre-owned. When I was building M3's online I NEVER selected it as an option.. However I am extremely happy with it! Definitely lets the air circulate a lot better, and if I have to drive my car right after it's washed I just open the sunroof and don't have to worry about the windows! __________________ 2013 M5 - Manual "You gotta fix the nut behind the wheel before you fix the bolts on the car"
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Vise Captain 30 Rep 888 Posts Drives: Porsche GT3 RS Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (7) Garage List 2011.75 E90 M3 [10.00]	My 2008 had a moonroof and so does my 2011 (en route)... its standard in Canada mind you. Either way I would order it if it was a standalone option, I use it pretty much every day from April/May until October or so. __________________ Current: 2015 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Sapphire Blue / Black Leather + Alcantara Interior Past: 2013 Mercedes C63 AMG Sedan Magnetite Black / designo Porcelain/Black Leather RIP: 2011 BMW M3 Sedan Alpine White / Fox Red Novillo Leather Past: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan Melbourne Red / Black Novillo Leather
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08-12-2011, 03:12 PM	#53
Jeff_DML Lieutenant 24 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 01 996TT Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	not against the argument that the M3 is not a sportscar thus get a sunroof but the CF argument is dumb. Majority of the weight gain is from moonroof, going for steel non-mooroof to CF is not much of a savings. Too lazy to look it the exact numbers.
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08-12-2011, 03:48 PM	#55
klammer Brigadier General 97 Rep 3,246 Posts Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 19 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	I have an E90, am 5'11 and have headroom issues with the moonroof and my helmet on. Love the moonroof (wife loves it more) but the headroom and weight savings (probably over 40lbs) from the top of the car can't be ignored if serious about tracking. Other than that would leave well enough alone, once again, personal preference rules the day __________________ mods: track ready stuff
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08-12-2011, 03:51 PM	#56
FLOSS M ///M3 386 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: 22 M3 X-Drive Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Ordered mine without it, my 335i sedan had one. I don't miss it much.
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08-12-2011, 03:57 PM	#57
ecalcagnino Not a new member 4 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2003 E39 M5 -> 2011 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Area iTrader: (0)	Got one. Love it. As someone else stated, if I were all that concerned about 40 lbs. up top I'd lose a few myself and get a Cayman S.
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