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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by gogirlgo, Mar 22, 2010.

  1. gogirlgo

    gogirlgo New Member

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    I just bought my 2008 Prius today. Dealer was not suggesting a sun roof could be added, so what is the story? Some say yes, others say no...It's a basic model with the back up camera, thanks. :cheer2:
     
  2. Jolly English Gentleman

    Jolly English Gentleman Junior Member

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    Can't comment on sunnier climes like Florida, but in the UK it is not an option on second gen. The third gen does have the Solar roof as an option on the T Spirit, but that is a completely different bit of kit to a sunroof.

    I have been told that unless a sunroof is factory fitted, don't go for it (applies to any car). An after market roof will in essence mean cutting a hole in the roof which was not intended to be there and however good the installation is, there is always a danger that there might be a poor seal, which will eventually cause a leak. As the Prius is designed to be as aerodynamically as possible there is also the likelihood that a sunroof would have a negative effect on fuel economy. Toyota clearly chose not to include a sunroof for what must be very good reasons on the Prius. They are available on other Toyota models.
     
  3. KK6PD

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    Well a quick search brings up the following threads..

    1 - http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-prius-modifications/61716-who-makes-sunroof-2008-a.html

    2 - http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-...sunroof-installed-2007-prius-minneapolis.html

    3 - http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-prius-modifications/52382-prii-w-sunroof-pics-included.html

    Use the seach function...
     
  4. Boo

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    Several/many of us have gotten aftermarket sunroofs on our Gen II Prius. If you want to see pics, video and reviews, check out the following thread which includes pics of my sunroof:

    http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-...nroof-installed-2007-prius-minneapolis-8.html

    I love my sunroof and have not yet experienced any problems. I'm not saying that you should get an aftermarket sunroof. I advise that you research the issue and decide for yourself.

    For starters, you can read the above thread and do a search on this forum for other threads with "sunroof" or "moonroof" in the title.