[boonkgang13k]

Kinda disappointed that G30 doesn't offer panoramic sunroof compared to its competitors like Audi and Mercedes. Do you know why?

[GL]

Originally Posted by boonkgang13k

Kinda disappointed that G30 doesn't offer panoramic sunroof compared to its competitors like Audi and Mercedes. Do you know why?

I'm glad it's missing. It seems there are quite a few complaints about rattles and noise from the panoramic sunroof on the X3, X5, Merc, and Audi forums.

[530iDriver]

Originally Posted by GL

I'm glad it's missing. It seems there are quite a few complaints about rattles and noise from the panoramic sunroof on the X3, X5, Merc, and Audi forums.

Ditto. Panoramic sunroofs suffer from endemic noises and rattles and this is irrespective of car brand.

[GL]

I'll also say that I prefer the "hard" shade that slides back and forth versus the roller shade that is required on the pano sunroof. The hard shade has better noise and heat insulation in my opinion. I'm comparing an F10 to a X3 G01.

[timmahh]

Even the non-pano sunroof creaks and squeaks. If I don't have my radio on I have to close the shade to block the noise. (Of course, it was fine initially - however it 'clunked' when closing, so the local dealer blamed it on leaves and twigs [car is garage 98% of the time thanks!] and "fixed it for free" and now it drives me insane.)

[kitster]

Originally Posted by GL

I'm glad it's missing. It seems there are quite a few complaints about rattles and noise from the panoramic sunroof on the X3, X5, Merc, and Audi forums.

Touch wood! I've got the panoramic sunroof on my G31. So far it's been quiet as a mouse. Let's in tons of light....bring on summer.

[clee1982]

Originally Posted by kitster

Touch wood! I've got the panoramic sunroof on my G31. So far it's been quiet as a mouse. Let's in tons of light....bring on summer.

Didn't know g31 has panoramic

[kitster]

Originally Posted by clee1982

Didn't know g31 has panoramic

Yeah G31 had panoramic sunroof only. The G30 has a non panoramic. This I know is correct for the UK market.

[530iDriver]

Originally Posted by clee1982

Didn't know g31 has panoramic

Yes tourings get pano sunroofs.

[VirtualGuitars]

Originally Posted by 530iDriver

Yes tourings get pano sunroofs.

It would really be nice to have the option for a panoramic sunroof, but I rarely sit in my own backseat. If it was available, I would have opted for it for sure. Why, because I like to spend money on things I don't need, but have to have. It's killing me that my M550i doesn't have a remote control parking. With that being said, I've never used the parking assistant on this car or my X6 even once!

[ksoze]

Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

Why, because I like to spend money on things I don't need, but have to have.

You are in very good company here

[530iDriver]

Originally Posted by ksoze

You are in very good company here

I like gizmos as much as the next guy but also have long term ownership considerations as I tend to keep cars for a long time.