After-Market Moonroof

kente777 · 11-09-2005, 10:15 AM

Has anyone here put in an after-market moonroof in their Prius. My wife really wants one and I wondered if the design of the Prius was conducive for a moonroof and if it would increase or decrease the value of the car.

Thanks.

Ken

geminione00 · 11-09-2005, 10:22 AM

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Originally posted by kente777@Nov 9 2005, 10:15 AM
Has anyone here put in an after-market moonroof in their Prius. My wife really wants one and I wondered if the design of the Prius was conducive for a moonroof and if it would increase or decrease the value of the car.

Thanks.

Ken

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geminione00 · 11-09-2005, 10:29 AM

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Originally posted by kente777@Nov 9 2005, 10:15 AM
Has anyone here put in an after-market moonroof in their Prius. My wife really wants one and I wondered if the design of the Prius was conducive for a moonroof and if it would increase or decrease the value of the car.

Thanks.

Ken

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Ken, I asked my dealer, here in Baltimore, as to why Toyota hasn't offered a moonroof to the Prius. He told me that a) the design of the hood does not support a moonroof because of its aerodynamic design (hence, the high mileage we receive from the Prius )and

if the moonroof is open then, it will decrease the mileage by alot as well as efficiency...because it interferes with the airflow

Jack 06 · 11-09-2005, 10:39 AM

There's been talk on this and other forums about how people wish it were an option, and even a couple mentions of buyers who had been told of a vendor who would do it---but in four years with these Prius boards I don't think I've heard someone say they actually did it.

The Prius roof has contours that make installation of a moonroof more than an average challenge. The "flattish" space between the two upward-sloping countours (as you are facing the car) is only 24" across; and if your front-to-back measurement were to have any size to it, say, at least 18", it couldn't avoid being cut into a curving surface, either.

I'm sure it's POSSIBLE for a really custom installation---but may not be worth it.

tumbleweed · 11-09-2005, 11:21 AM

I had a factory installed moonroof in my previous car and I must admit I miss having one in the Prius. But I would never even consider letting someone put in an aftermarket one. What Jack says about the shape of the roof is true, my guess is that it would decrease the mileage, and I have seen aftermarket installations in other cars that leaked and were a real mess. I would say if you decide to do this take it to a real good shop that you trust and be sure to let us know the effect on mileage.

seasalsa · 11-09-2005, 12:12 PM

Looks like it has been done, check out:
http://priuschat.com/index.php?showt...843&hl=sunroof

Jack 06 · 11-09-2005, 02:20 PM

Thanks, seasalsa. I guess $1K isn't too much for any accessory like that that you really want.

9G-man · 11-09-2005, 03:14 PM

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Originally posted by seasalsa@Nov 9 2005, 01:12 PM
Looks like it has been done, check out:
http://priuschat.com/index.php?showt...843&hl=sunroof

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Why don't I see any pictures when I view this thread? Help, anyone?!

seasidetraveler · 11-09-2005, 03:27 PM

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Originally posted by 9G-man@Nov 9 2005, 04:14 PM
Why don't I see any pictures when I view this thread? Help, anyone?!

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I didn't see the pictures either- BUT

I have seen a moonroof on a Prius- it was cool... BUT it looked like they flattened the roof! The roof was totally flat- no contours, and it seemed odd to me, but I had never really looked at my roof to know that it wasn't flat- I was staring at it, and thinking "what is strange here?". It looked really good, the owner had also upgraded to leather interior, leather armrest, etc. I was really hoping the owner would come out so I could talk to them, but there I was just staring at this Prius in a parking lot!!!

seasalsa · 11-09-2005, 03:29 PM

The pictures must have been lost during the recent crash. I went back and looked through the album and couldn't find them there either.

11-09-2005, 11:21 AM	#5
tumbleweed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 1,005 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I had a factory installed moonroof in my previous car and I must admit I miss having one in the Prius. But I would never even consider letting someone put in an aftermarket one. What Jack says about the shape of the roof is true, my guess is that it would decrease the mileage, and I have seen aftermarket installations in other cars that leaked and were a real mess. I would say if you decide to do this take it to a real good shop that you trust and be sure to let us know the effect on mileage. __________________ former Prius owner, waiting for a G III present car BMW 3 series

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11-09-2005, 10:15 AM	#1
kente777 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NW Florida Posts: 194 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Has anyone here put in an after-market moonroof in their Prius. My wife really wants one and I wondered if the design of the Prius was conducive for a moonroof and if it would increase or decrease the value of the car. Thanks. Ken

11-09-2005, 10:39 AM	#4
Jack 06 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Winters, CA: Prius capital of US. 30 miles W of Sacramento Posts: 2,567 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	There's been talk on this and other forums about how people wish it were an option, and even a couple mentions of buyers who had been told of a vendor who would do it---but in four years with these Prius boards I don't think I've heard someone say they actually did it. The Prius roof has contours that make installation of a moonroof more than an average challenge. The "flattish" space between the two upward-sloping countours (as you are facing the car) is only 24" across; and if your front-to-back measurement were to have any size to it, say, at least 18", it couldn't avoid being cut into a curving surface, either. I'm sure it's POSSIBLE for a really custom installation---but may not be worth it.

11-09-2005, 12:12 PM	#6
seasalsa Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,198 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Looks like it has been done, check out: http://priuschat.com/index.php?showt...843&hl=sunroof

11-09-2005, 02:20 PM	#7
Jack 06 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Winters, CA: Prius capital of US. 30 miles W of Sacramento Posts: 2,567 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thanks, seasalsa. I guess $1K isn't too much for any accessory like that that you really want.

11-09-2005, 03:29 PM	#10
seasalsa Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,198 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The pictures must have been lost during the recent crash. I went back and looked through the album and couldn't find them there either.