Moonroof and the E90 M3

ihyln · 05-12-2008, 08:50 AM

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.

valeram · 05-12-2008, 09:26 AM

It is your choice. If you have no headroom issue and you like it then go ahead with it. Please note that it will add weight. I ordered mine (E92) with MRoof instead of CF. It will give me a sense of roominess plus it will help cool down the interior during hot days in summer. I am sure that the CF will look cool and weight less but I am more for a functionality options.

ihyln · 05-12-2008, 01:17 PM

meh, I can't really remember how I felt with the moonroof at the dealer right before I ordered. I'm simply left agonizing over the wait.

Anyone else order an E90? Seems like the majority here are coupes.

Bama M3 · 05-12-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ihyln

meh, I can't really remember how I felt with the moonroof at the dealer right before I ordered. I'm simply left agonizing over the wait.

Anyone else order an E90? Seems like the majority here are coupes.

I have an E90 on order. I ordered the moonroof. It's a great feature, and it seeems like something that belongs on a $63K car.

eluder · 05-12-2008, 02:29 PM

Moonroof 100%, even on the coupe. It's not like the CF roof turns the car into a lightweight. The roof is the least of that car's problems from a weight standpoint. Seems to me most people buy it for looks, which is OK, but I like the open-ness of the moonroof and I'd feel silly buying a CF roof as it screams poser to me. That's just my thoughts on it though.

I guess if you don't want/like moonroofs, then it's a no-brainer to get the CF. I'm a claustrophobe though I think, as I have to have a moonroof.

BMoney · 05-12-2008, 02:36 PM

Moonroof for me. I don't think I'd ever buy a car without one....especially in the 60K plus range.

SlammedR8 · 05-12-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BMoney

Moonroof for me. I don't think I'd ever buy a car without one....especially in the 60K plus range.

I couldn't agree more, while the CF does look good - i need the somewhat open roof on my Beemer.

ase2dais · 05-12-2008, 02:42 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.

... guys who would take their cars to the tracks would opt for more headroom, therefore will choose CF

REP1KRR · 05-12-2008, 02:46 PM

I'm almost glad CF wasn't an option on the E90 - that would have made for a really hard decision. But a steel roof without moonroof? Blasphemy. There is nothing finer than tooling around on a warm summer night with the roof open - oh man, it gives me bumps....all over.

asaulo1 · 05-12-2008, 02:52 PM

CF for me since mine was a coupe.... but I would definitely opt for the moonroof on the E90 M3 sedan... even if the CF was offered for it.... Space gray E90, M-DCT, Tech Pkg, 18s, and the moonroof... sounds good, huh?

ihyln · 05-12-2008, 03:54 PM

I asked my dealer to include the moonroof. I just hope that it can still be modified since BMW has accepted my order.

Davinhci · 05-12-2008, 06:04 PM

E90 get moon, E92 get CF simple really

Sedan_Clan · 05-12-2008, 08:16 PM

I'm not a fan of moonroofs. My E46 ///M3 doesn't have it, and the only reason my E90 330i has it is because it is a standard option (..and I couldn't delete it).

mtsound · 05-13-2008, 09:53 AM

my e90 335xi has the moonroof, and i love it, it really makes the cabin feel airy. therefore i got it on my e90 m3 which will be here shortly. you cant go wrong with the moonroof unless you are really tall.

RandyB · 05-13-2008, 10:00 AM

I would never consider a moonroof on any car. Thank goodness the M3 is offered without one, unlike the U.S. bound entire 3-series and 1-series line up. Moonroofs are fine for those who want one, but there should always be a choice to opt out of it.

AJBoston · 05-13-2008, 11:42 AM

Having spent the last 3 days driving my new sedan around with the moonroof wiiiide open, letting in all that sweet spring air, I say you'd be crazy not to get it!

Yes, you can tell that a little headroom was sacrificed, but I'm 6ft and my head is nowhere near touching. I could definitely fit a helmet no problem.

yahtzee · 05-13-2008, 03:46 PM

To me, the sunroof is like the center channel on a surround system. My V8 sounds so awesome.

kamichael · 05-13-2008, 08:39 PM

I am 6'2" and have an E90 w/moonroof, no problem with headroom at all. If you like the moonroof at all, get it, you do not need to worry at all about the the height.

Silververtu · 05-14-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by yahtzee

To me, the sunroof is like the center channel on a surround system. My V8 sounds so awesome.

If you get a convertible, that means you have upgraded your surround system!

stevehifi · 05-14-2008, 11:42 AM

Sunroofs are useless, all they do is add weight to the top of the car and heats up the car.

If you want sun, get a convertible.

lndshrk · 05-14-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ihyln

Anyone else order an E90? Seems like the majority here are coupes.

Yessir,

E90 in Sparkling Graphite sitting in my garage

eluder · 05-14-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by stevehifi

Sunroofs are useless, all they do is add weight to the top of the car and heats up the car.

If you want sun, get a convertible.

Sunroofs are useless because they add weight, but a 500lb heavier convertible is OK?

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valeram Major 37 Rep 1,413 Posts Drives: 992 TTS, 991.2 GT3 T, F80 M3 C Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dublin, OH iTrader: (0)	It is your choice. If you have no headroom issue and you like it then go ahead with it. Please note that it will add weight. I ordered mine (E92) with MRoof instead of CF. It will give me a sense of roominess plus it will help cool down the interior during hot days in summer. I am sure that the CF will look cool and weight less but I am more for a functionality options.
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ihyln Banned 87 Rep 3,384 Posts Drives: M3post sucks Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: M3post sucks iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2002 530i [0.00]	meh, I can't really remember how I felt with the moonroof at the dealer right before I ordered. I'm simply left agonizing over the wait. Anyone else order an E90? Seems like the majority here are coupes.
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eluder First Lieutenant 9 Rep 309 Posts Drives: m Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: home iTrader: (0)	Moonroof 100%, even on the coupe. It's not like the CF roof turns the car into a lightweight. The roof is the least of that car's problems from a weight standpoint. Seems to me most people buy it for looks, which is OK, but I like the open-ness of the moonroof and I'd feel silly buying a CF roof as it screams poser to me. That's just my thoughts on it though. I guess if you don't want/like moonroofs, then it's a no-brainer to get the CF. I'm a claustrophobe though I think, as I have to have a moonroof.
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BMoney Second Lieutenant 48 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X3MC, 2019 Audi TT RS Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	Moonroof for me. I don't think I'd ever buy a car without one....especially in the 60K plus range.
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asaulo1 Lieutenant 38 Rep 577 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe, alp white Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Clarita, CA. iTrader: (0)	CF for me since mine was a coupe.... but I would definitely opt for the moonroof on the E90 M3 sedan... even if the CF was offered for it.... Space gray E90, M-DCT, Tech Pkg, 18s, and the moonroof... sounds good, huh?
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ihyln Banned 87 Rep 3,384 Posts Drives: M3post sucks Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: M3post sucks iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2002 530i [0.00]	I asked my dealer to include the moonroof. I just hope that it can still be modified since BMW has accepted my order.
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mtsound Enlisted Member 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: E90 M3 SSII Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Johnstown iTrader: (0)	my e90 335xi has the moonroof, and i love it, it really makes the cabin feel airy. therefore i got it on my e90 m3 which will be here shortly. you cant go wrong with the moonroof unless you are really tall.
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AJBoston Private 7 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA, USA iTrader: (0)	Having spent the last 3 days driving my new sedan around with the moonroof wiiiide open, letting in all that sweet spring air, I say you'd be crazy not to get it! Yes, you can tell that a little headroom was sacrificed, but I'm 6ft and my head is nowhere near touching. I could definitely fit a helmet no problem.
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