Aftermarket Moonroof for Prius V with Advanced Tech Package

[Paradox]

Originally Posted by migs

Maybe there is hope for a sunroof on the Package V??

This is a quote from the official Toyota website

"Toyota strives to build vehicles to match customer interest and thus they typically are built with popular options and option packages. Not all options/packages are available separately and some may not be available in all regions of the country. If you would prefer a vehicle with no or different options, contact your dealer to check for current availability or the possibility of placing a special order."

No, they mean if your region doesn't get a certain car the way you want it (like here in NYC we can only get the Prius V with the AT package not just the navi alone) to contact your dealer and maybe they can request one which may involve a trade with another region etc. as Rick has said and Prius Team many time before, a Prius V with the solar/moonroof is just not going to happen right now.

[Boo]

Originally Posted by strieby

I had one installed on my 2008 and they did a great job. It looks just like a factory install. It took all day and the cost was about $1100.00. They installed the Webasco unit. I plan on purchasing the 2010 Model V with the elect. package for my wife when they become available and will go down to SD to have the sunroof installed.

Hi strieby,

Because I decided yesterday to decline Toyota's Priority Pre-Order offer and am staying with my 2007 Prius, I'm going to get the same Webasco 5300 moonroof that, IIRC, you got.

Note however, that craigk's installer in Minnesota has stopped installing moonroofs on the Prius. According to his installer, customers reported that if you press hard enough on the moonroof it will pop down, and there's insufficient room on the Prius roof to install a brace that would prevent that.

I was wondering, did your installer have anything to say about that problem?

[Prius Team]

Originally Posted by HTMLSpinnr

Toyota won't integrate the two due to weight concerns and engineering challenges. This has been stated by TMS more than once. Look @ the Earth Day Chat thread for a chat transcript from the horse's mouth (sorry Doug, you're not a horse...).

Nay, indeed.

Doug Coleman
Prius Product Manager
Toyota Motor Sales, USA

[hill]

Originally Posted by snead_c

Toyota / Prius Management...are you reading this?

I duno . . . I see sunroofs being used (open) almost as often as i see multiple occupants inside the Expeditions and Tahoes that blow by me on the freeway.

[accordingly]

I use my sunroof all the time in summer- it's my favorite option on a car (not going to pay $3K for it though, I'll go aftermarket). More important for me is having the glass roof. If gives the car a more open feel and lets more light in all year round.

[Boo]

Originally Posted by accordingly

I use my sunroof all the time in summer- it's my favorite option on a car (not going to pay $3K for it though, I'll go aftermarket). More important for me is having the glass roof. If gives the car a more open feel and lets more light in all year round.

That's my main reason for wanting a moonroof too. The more roof glass, the better. In fact, for the 2010 Prius, I'd have preferred no solar panel fan, and instead put fixed glass there so that it's a panoramic moonroof.

[strieby]

Originally Posted by Boo

Hi strieby,

Because I decided yesterday to decline Toyota's Priority Pre-Order offer and am staying with my 2007 Prius, I'm going to get the same Webasco 5300 moonroof that, IIRC, you got.

Note however, that craigk's installer in Minnesota has stopped installing moonroofs on the Prius. According to his installer, customers reported that if you press hard enough on the moonroof it will pop down, and there's insufficient room on the Prius roof to install a brace that would prevent that.

I was wondering, did your installer have anything to say about that problem?

Nope Boo. Fits great and I have had no problem with it what so ever. They install a lot of them for the Prius so they have plenty of experience. You won't be disappointed if you have it done.

[Boo]

Thanks strieby.

Yes, although craigk passed along that info from his installer, he himself had no problems with his moonroof. Nor have I heard of any problems from other Chatters (Bobbyb, others) who have had the Webasto moonroof installed.

I'm going to get one installed next week by the same Long Island installer who did Bobbyb's. Summer's coming, and I need light and air!

[migs]

I just read in another thread that there is some modders that may attempt to include thier own version of solar ventilation intergrated in the moonroof. Cool idea

[Husker4theSpurs]

I was thinking about just getting the package IV (so I can get the moonroof) and then putting on some rims of my own aftermarket OR trying to buy the 17" from Toyota ... then I realized I wouldn't be getting the LED headlamps and integrated foglamps with package IV.

Darnit all! I really don't miss not having a moonroof, but wouldn't mind if I had to have one through a forced package (like most cars do when you load them up) ... I like the openness it adds even if not open (having glass above).

I understand the weight restrictions being cause for not putting the moonroof in the Package V ... but is it a weight (safety) concern b/c of braking and other suspension issues or is it a weight issue b/c of being able to meet the EPA fuel economy rating or the like?

As it looks now, I'll be getting a Package V ... now if I could just decide b/t Black & Blizzard Pearl ... argh! Misty Gray interior almost for sure ... depends on how the beige looks in person.