Celica Forums General Discussion Exterior sunroof

what do you guys think
i was gonna put a sunroof in my celi, but it doesnt have one from factory
the guys who are gonna do it for me ( if i chose to) said it comes with a 3 year warranty for leaks and parts
should i do it or not
ps they are asking for 1000 dollars for parts and labor

Wow...that is risky! Even stock sunroofs will leak. Did you shop around for a good price...if you let them know you are also looking else where they will usually offer a lower price.

Make sure you read the warranty and SAVE it!

Ya, that does sound risky..

its risky but the pay off could be great
i am only worried about it looking straight and level
of cours it will have to be an after market sunroof

man i have shopped around
and they have the best price
and i think i am about to die if i dont get a sunroof
at the time that i bought my car, there were no autos that came with sunroofs so i just thought i would get it later
is there anyway to stop leaks

even though mine came with a sunroof, I'd rather not get an aftermarket one if I hadn't got it in the first place - too many potential problems

like what

sunroofs actually depreciate a car. if you are using your car for Performance they are also not the way to go. still, it's up to you.

i didnt know sunroofs depriciate your car
i thought they improved the cars looks

I pretty sure that statement is false. I think you should go for it. Actually, I had my sunroof installed by the dealer before I picked up my car and I have had no problems with it. Many dealers offer this as an option, and they cut into you roof to do it.

oops, i stand somewhat corrected. sunroofs, like ac, add value to a car (don't know what i was thinking). here's a link on sunroof info: sunroof advice [automacs.com]

dealerships can put sunroofs into your car

i had no sunroof on my 91 civic and my buddy installed one and it didnt leak. the thing is make sure they know what there doing. my buddy was in high school at the time and was taking autobody. his teacher helped him a little.

hmm would be risky. But what the hell go for it!

its just a gamble. you might pay 1000 and get this shitty sunroof that leaks and squeaks and lets the cold air in during the winter, OR, you might get a good deal and a decent sunroof. i mean, mines stock and it still Creaks alot, but i havent had any problems with leaking. i think the sunroofs from toyota (that came stock) were an extra 900 something dollars, so i guess its about the same price.

I pretty sure that statement is false. I think you should go for it. Actually, I had my sunroof installed by the dealer before I picked up my car and I have had no problems with it. Many dealers offer this as an option, and they cut into you roof to do it. [/quote]
has anyone else heard of dealerships offering this as an option

Toyota will install it for you for $1500-$2000 (Parts and Labor) Ask your dealer!!!

i asked my local dealer and he would refer me to another place
i wold rather have toyota do it, no matter what it costs
i still looking though
did you have it done too

no...aftermarket is never perfect...they always suck.

do you know of anyone who has had it done

i've seen it...they are always shitty...


think about it...when it's built at the factory and what they go through when it's aftermarket...major difference.

there are a couple guys that i know that went to a dealership and told them they wanted a sunroof put in
when they got it done
i looked just like a factory job
i m just looking for some pics of these jobs

if the people are good at it, then go ahead...

your car, i'm just saying it's not worth the money...it's probably more money than having it come on the car...
i just don't recommend it from what I have seen.

Where did you here that? Go to KBB.com and add a sunroof to a celi. It adds money to the value every time...

he later corrected himself

No, but when my Girlfriend was looking for the new car (Celica) she asked the guy if they can install the moon roof and he told her yes they can, but car will cost $1500-$2000 more...

yeah i guess it would
from what i gather toyota dealerships send the vehicle out to local sunroof installers
they dont actually do the job themselves
so this would also mean that the people who do it are damn good
so it looks like im gonna just take it to some guys who have PLENTY of experience
i havent heard anyone complain about these guys
i'll post some pics of the before and after job when i get it done
p.s. its spring break, im in florida (a stone throw away from panama city), i think a sunroof is a good buy when it is done right - or from factory!!! lol