Aftermarket Moonroof for Prius V with Advanced Tech Package

[migs]

Since we can't have the Sunroof/Moonroof with the Advanced Tech package, I was considering installing an aftermarket solution. Any one think this would be a bad idea? Would it violate my warranty?

[Boo]

I can't imagine that it would violate any part of the warranty. There has to be a causal effect. The modification must have compromised or damaged a warrantied part that you're seeking warranty repair or replacement of. I can't think of anything that's warrantied that would be compromised by the moonroof.

If I don't get the 2010 with the solar panel fan and moonroof, I'm going to install an aftermarket moonroof on my 2007 Prius.

EDIT: Note that many places will not install an aftermarket moonroof on the Prius. It's said by some that the Prius's curved and channelled roof presents problems with the proper, structurally sound installation of a moonroof.

[migs]

Its just would be hard to explain to friends that a 30grand+ top of the line Prius V did not come with a moonroof..not to mention I would really like one works out great here in San Diego

[Tideland Prius]

Yeah but you can always say it comes with all these Lexus features that you'll have to pay closer to $40k on an ES350 for example before you can have access to these features.

In fact, LKA and IPA aren't available until you hit the $80k LS460 as far as I know.

[snead_c]

Originally Posted by migs

Since we can't have the Sunroof/Moonroof with the Advanced Tech package, I was considering installing an aftermarket solution. Any one think this would be a bad idea? Would it violate my warranty?

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

[migs]

Anyone else considering a aftermarket moonroof on the Prius with the Tech package?



Here is a place in San Diego that has experience with Prius (previous generation)

http://www.americansunroof.com/

[dawtips]

Originally Posted by migs

Anyone else considering a aftermarket moonroof on the Prius with the Tech package?



Here is a place in San Diego that has experience with Prius (previous generation)

If I'm already spending $31k, I would gladly spend a bit more for a moon roof, even if that sacrificed a few mpg.

[migs]

Originally Posted by dawtips

If I'm already spending $31k, I would gladly spend a bit more for a moon roof, even if that sacrificed a few mpg.

Seriously, it was not the best decision in my opinion, to package the top of line Prius without the moonroof, most all the other manufactures top of line models usually come standard with a moonroof. They should of removed the spare tire, or gave choice of 16inch wheels instead of 17inch ones to save the weight.

[Paradox]

Originally Posted by migs

Seriously, it was not the best decision in my opinion, to package the top of line Prius without the moonroof, most all the other manufactures top of line models usually come standard with a moonroof. They should of removed the spare tire, or gave choice of 16inch wheels instead of 17inch ones to save the weight.

Oh, this has been discussed many many times now, and Toyota does know how so many of us feel...

They did say their engineers are looking into this and perhaps it will be changed down the road, unfortunately those of us buying the 2010 now cannot get it.

[strieby]

Originally Posted by migs

Anyone else considering a aftermarket moonroof on the Prius with the Tech package?



Here is a place in San Diego that has experience with Prius (previous generation)

http://americansunroof.com/

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.