Sunroof?
4/10/10, 12:33 AM
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I'm guessing you're right but a sunroof is a common option on most cars, Camaro / Challenger included. I was just wondering if it was a structural type of thing with the Mustang. Was a sunroof ever an option on the Mustang?
4/10/10, 12:34 AM
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4/10/10, 12:59 AM
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4/10/10, 07:37 AM
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4/10/10, 08:12 AM
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In 1994, Ford figured if you really want an open top, buy the new and much improved Convertible Mustang. Since then, the've only offered a sun roof in car lines without a convertible option and where loss of head room is not an issue.
I think car mfr's also feel today's customers are beyond "removable" sun-roofs, so if they can't offer a power roof without sacrificing head room forget it.
To me the Camaro looks silly with a Power Roof that opens up OVER the roof. Even by doing this, somehow there is still headroom loss with the sunroof option.
On the Mustang, the Glass Roof option is what Ford came up with to address the no-sunroof complaints without sacrificing head room. It is way cooler than a closed sunroof and is HALF the added cost of going to a Convertible. If you really must have the wind in your hair, well then Ford feels you need a convertible.
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I think car mfr's also feel today's customers are beyond "removable" sun-roofs, so if they can't offer a power roof without sacrificing head room forget it.
To me the Camaro looks silly with a Power Roof that opens up OVER the roof. Even by doing this, somehow there is still headroom loss with the sunroof option.
On the Mustang, the Glass Roof option is what Ford came up with to address the no-sunroof complaints without sacrificing head room. It is way cooler than a closed sunroof and is HALF the added cost of going to a Convertible. If you really must have the wind in your hair, well then Ford feels you need a convertible.
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4/10/10, 08:58 AM
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I dont think there is enough flat surface to design a normal sliding sunroof.
The mustangs roof is too curved. Maybe they could do something like the multi panel sunroof pontiac had on the G6.
The mustangs roof is too curved. Maybe they could do something like the multi panel sunroof pontiac had on the G6.
4/10/10, 09:24 AM
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Yes, I am on this one. I remember I read same information somewhere before, when people wonder the reason that ford doesn't offer sunroof for mustang. It is probably the official ford words.
4/10/10, 12:05 PM
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What if they want the look of the coupe? A little more cash? The sunroof on my G8 was $995. A convertible Mustang is $5,000 more. If 5x the cost of a sunroof is a little more cash, ok.
4/10/10, 01:51 PM
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Martin, You have a grabber on order, me too... looks like we going to have a rare color car this year in Montreal region... Grabber Blue not much popular IMO!!
I guess ford does not mind much about a Vert sales vs Coupe... given they make a sale !!
I guess ford does not mind much about a Vert sales vs Coupe... given they make a sale !!
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4/10/10, 02:43 PM
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4/10/10, 04:15 PM
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I don't think it's an engineering problem. They must not think there is enough demand. I think the glass roof is very cool and I ordered my 2011 with it, but I've never seen a Mustang on the street or even in a dealership that had it, so obviously it's not a popular option. Maybe Ford feels a regular sunroof would have even fewer takers.
When they come out with a whole new body (in 2014?) I would like to see them offer a hatchback body style with tinted glass T-tops. I'm probably in the minority though, and don't expect to see it.
When they come out with a whole new body (in 2014?) I would like to see them offer a hatchback body style with tinted glass T-tops. I'm probably in the minority though, and don't expect to see it.
4/10/10, 05:14 PM
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I don't think it's an engineering problem. They must not think there is enough demand. I think the glass roof is very cool and I ordered my 2011 with it, but I've never seen a Mustang on the street or even in a dealership that had it, so obviously it's not a popular option. Maybe Ford feels a regular sunroof would have even fewer takers.
When they come out with a whole new body (in 2014?) I would like to see them offer a hatchback body style with tinted glass T-tops. I'm probably in the minority though, and don't expect to see it.
When they come out with a whole new body (in 2014?) I would like to see them offer a hatchback body style with tinted glass T-tops. I'm probably in the minority though, and don't expect to see it.
4/10/10, 05:50 PM
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What type of g8 do you have? I have one for my daily, its an 08 Liquid Red Gt with sport or roof. It does have the red insert package. Great car. Its got exhaust and OTR intake so far. Cam and longtubes aren't far behind once the warranty is out. I am taking it to the track in May to see what she'll run.
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4/10/10, 06:17 PM
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I really wish they'd offer a sunroof. I've had them on other cars and always loved them. I have no interest in a vert whatsoever. If money was no object and I was ordering a 2011, I'd get the glass roof but I think it sucks that it doesn't open or isn't removable.
4/10/10, 06:37 PM
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