Moonroof rattle

lawrenc967 · 08-14-2012, 07:01 PM

I'm in the market for a E92 M3, possibly going to order it new. I know it's been discussed and re-discussed to death, the issue of moonroof v. CF roof.

My question is whether, after a year or so of use, anyone has had an issue with the moonroof--rattles, leaks, etc.?

I'm trying to decide which route to go. I currently have a moonroof in my car, which I use roughly 10% of the time.... but I like the option of being able to use it if I choose to.

Thanks everyone!

Brosef · 08-14-2012, 07:14 PM

two different questions. I'll answer the latter. while I currently have the carbon fiber roof, I previously had a 335 coupe with a moonroof, and there were no such rattles at all after 2+ years. it was rock solid. the former question is personal preference, and I'm not going down that rabbit hole.

SDPRT · 08-14-2012, 07:21 PM

I have a moon roof on an 08' e92. No rattles or leaks and works quite nicely.

mdosu · 08-14-2012, 07:24 PM

no issues...2008 here, and I open/close it all the time too.

tibra1 · 08-14-2012, 07:25 PM

5 yrs in a 335i w/ moonroof ..no rattles, leaks etc

quadpipes · 08-14-2012, 07:42 PM

I had an '09 E92 M3 for almost 3 years and now have an '11 E92 M3 going on 16 months - both with sunroofs opened daily year round (Southern living...) - and have experienced no issues whatsoever. Good luck.

RoundTwo · 08-14-2012, 09:10 PM

Hey Lawrence,

On my previous bmw I had a sunroof, so when I got my M, I naturally got another thinking I would use it just as much. I can say a year down the road I am already regretting that decision. I would make sure you like the look just as much as the functionality. If you plan on modding your car at all, I would stay stick with CF, as honestly now I don't think the sunroof's aesthetic is as great as the CF.

Totally just a worthless opinion though, so don't mind me

btw, one year in and no moonroof rattle.

bimdo · 08-14-2012, 09:14 PM

my 08 has 37k miles,and i have had the same trouble-free experience with the sunroof that others have.i wanted one when i was looking,and am glad i got it because i use it a lot.no leaks,no rattles,and i notice even small noises.

lawrenc967 · 08-15-2012, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Lights407

Hey Lawrence,

On my previous bmw I had a sunroof, so when I got my M, I naturally got another thinking I would use it just as much. I can say a year down the road I am already regretting that decision. I would make sure you like the look just as much as the functionality. If you plan on modding your car at all, I would stay stick with CF, as honestly now I don't think the sunroof's aesthetic is as great as the CF.

Totally just a worthless opinion though, so don't mind me

btw, one year in and no moonroof rattle.

This is my concern. I use my moonroof now only rarely, but sometimes it's quite nice. I like the added light as well.

I'm not sure which route I'll go, and I've been wrestling with this decision, but I guess it's a nice problem to have.

I've heard stories of leaks and rattles, though, so I just wanted to check if anyone here has had those problems.

sg///M3 · 08-15-2012, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SDPRT

I have a moon roof on an 08' e92. No rattles or leaks and works quite nicely.

+1

Lorde · 08-15-2012, 06:40 AM

2008 M3, 60k miles, no issues with the moonroof, will pick up the BMW lube kit for the moonroof as maintenance precaution.

33CV · 08-15-2012, 07:31 AM

Guess I'm the only one with an issue then

I have had a rattle/squeak almost since day 1. It's only when it's open, so above 30-50km/hr the wind noise drowns it out. So I live with it.

Dealer was unable to do anything about it unless they opened up the headliner. Considering they are pretty incompetent over here, I passed on that offer.

pharmdphd98 · 08-15-2012, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by lawrenc967

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lights407

Hey Lawrence,

On my previous bmw I had a sunroof, so when I got my M, I naturally got another thinking I would use it just as much. I can say a year down the road I am already regretting that decision. I would make sure you like the look just as much as the functionality. If you plan on modding your car at all, I would stay stick with CF, as honestly now I don't think the sunroof's aesthetic is as great as the CF.

Totally just a worthless opinion though, so don't mind me

btw, one year in and no moonroof rattle.

This is my concern. I use my moonroof now only rarely, but sometimes it's quite nice. I like the added light as well.

I'm not sure which route I'll go, and I've been wrestling with this decision, but I guess it's a nice problem to have.

I've heard stories of leaks and rattles, though, so I just wanted to check if anyone here has had those problems.

Trust me when I say that if you want a
E92 M3 you must get the carbon roof. I had one with moonroof and highly regretted it.

cohenfive · 08-15-2012, 11:16 AM

2011 e92 with moonroof here...no issues with it at all. wish it could have been bigger...

MA///M3 · 08-15-2012, 11:24 AM

08 e92. very slight rattle at speed when completely opened. i just close it a tad and no rattle. No leaks.

08-14-2012, 07:01 PM	#1
lawrenc967 Lurker Extraordinaire 10 Rep 49 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Moonroof rattle I'm in the market for a E92 M3, possibly going to order it new. I know it's been discussed and re-discussed to death, the issue of moonroof v. CF roof. My question is whether, after a year or so of use, anyone has had an issue with the moonroof--rattles, leaks, etc.? I'm trying to decide which route to go. I currently have a moonroof in my car, which I use roughly 10% of the time.... but I like the option of being able to use it if I choose to. Thanks everyone!
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Brosef Brigadier General 875 Rep 3,450 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (4)	two different questions. I'll answer the latter. while I currently have the carbon fiber roof, I previously had a 335 coupe with a moonroof, and there were no such rattles at all after 2+ years. it was rock solid. the former question is personal preference, and I'm not going down that rabbit hole.
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SDPRT Lieutenant 56 Rep 554 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Space Gray/MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 e92 [0.00]	I have a moon roof on an 08' e92. No rattles or leaks and works quite nicely. __________________ RPI GTc/ RPI X-Pipe/DINAN Stage2/KWV3/18" BC Forged RS41/Mode Carbon V2 GTS/RPI AF + Red Scoops/Lux Angel Eyes.
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	no issues...2008 here, and I open/close it all the time too.
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tibra1 Banned 127 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	5 yrs in a 335i w/ moonroof ..no rattles, leaks etc
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quadpipes First Lieutenant 17 Rep 318 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 IB,'16 F22 M235i EB Join Date: May 2009 Location: Missippi USofA iTrader: (0)	I had an '09 E92 M3 for almost 3 years and now have an '11 E92 M3 going on 16 months - both with sunroofs opened daily year round (Southern living...) - and have experienced no issues whatsoever. Good luck.
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RoundTwo Riff Raff 31 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2014 8 spd bicycle Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 E92 M3 [0.00] 2004 325Ci [0.00]	Hey Lawrence, On my previous bmw I had a sunroof, so when I got my M, I naturally got another thinking I would use it just as much. I can say a year down the road I am already regretting that decision. I would make sure you like the look just as much as the functionality. If you plan on modding your car at all, I would stay stick with CF, as honestly now I don't think the sunroof's aesthetic is as great as the CF. Totally just a worthless opinion though, so don't mind me btw, one year in and no moonroof rattle.
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bimdo Lieutenant 42 Rep 486 Posts Drives: 2008 e90 m3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	my 08 has 37k miles,and i have had the same trouble-free experience with the sunroof that others have.i wanted one when i was looking,and am glad i got it because i use it a lot.no leaks,no rattles,and i notice even small noises.
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33CV Enlisted Member 12 Rep 37 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Guess I'm the only one with an issue then I have had a rattle/squeak almost since day 1. It's only when it's open, so above 30-50km/hr the wind noise drowns it out. So I live with it. Dealer was unable to do anything about it unless they opened up the headliner. Considering they are pretty incompetent over here, I passed on that offer.
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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)	2011 e92 with moonroof here...no issues with it at all. wish it could have been bigger... __________________ 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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MA///M3 Banned 16 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 DCT COUPE Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: BOSTON, MA iTrader: (0)	08 e92. very slight rattle at speed when completely opened. i just close it a tad and no rattle. No leaks.
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