Sunroof Or A/c - What Do Prefer?

[japthree]

I don't see many cars these days come with sunroof as a standard fit? BMWs you have to select that option.

In any case what do you prefer to use the A/C or sunroof?

BTW, how come Lexus didn't make the sunroof standard on the 2nd gen IS250/220d? Cost cutting or what?

[Asi]

i use more A/C than the sunroof

[Parthiban]

I like having both, but if I had to make a choice definitely the A/C - the new IS being a case in point, if I was buying new I wouldn't pay extra for the sunroof

[Abbas]

A/C for me... I was surprised when I had a IS250 for a few weeks It had so many toys but no sunroof?

[Chosen One]

Prefer the A/C. But why do Lexus call mine a 'Moonroof'??

[aaronabbott]

"sunroof" is the term originally used to describe a metal panel that would only allow light or air in when opened. A "moonroof," on the other hand, is a glass panel that can allow light in even when it is closed :winky:

[Chosen One]

Good explanation. Just that all the cars I've had over the years (there are many) that have had 'an opening in the roof' which has been made of glass has been refered to as a 'Sunroof', Moonroof was a new one to me, but thanks for the idea.

[Steviewevie]

"Moon roof" is what they tend to call it in the US, isn't it ?

[Chosen One]

That sounds more like the reason for it, the Yanks have to be different don't they! Boot - Trunk; Bonnet - Hood; now Sunroof - Moonroof. Ta Steviewevie :)

[N2KHL]

I loved having my "Moon Roof" opened over this sunny weekend its the closest thing i can get to having a convertable when the weather is nice!

[Mike_B]

If it's 'warm' and sunny (like this weekend) then I'll use the sunroof. If it's 'hot' and sunny, then I'll use the AC. I'll use the AC for most other situations, too. But if it's sunny and 15-20 C, then the sun is lovely coming down on your face.

I quite like having both, but if I had to choose, I'd pick AC any day. How much is it to have it fitted as an option on a new car, anyway? A few hundred quid I think I would pay, but not if it was thousands...

[Steviewevie]

I like having both too. The a/c certainly gets a lot more use, but it's nice to be able to actually open up the sunroof and let the sun in too on some occasions.

[aaronabbott]

i hate my sunroof its about 2inches to far forward cos the sun is always in my eyes if its open

[MY-JAP-MISTRESS]

using the air con instead of the sun roof with put you mpg up

[Solhatt]

I prefer A/C :)

The sunroof i mostly used when driving drunk people to different parties

[kenfoxy]

A/C defenitely. It also comes in useful against misting up in cold weather as well, which is a safety issue.

[Asi]

I like having both too. The a/c certainly gets a lot more use, but it's nice to be able to actually open up the sunroof and let the sun in too on some occasions.

yep true.

[ormi]

like using the aircon but it makes a thirsty car even thirsty'r!! so i use the poverty a/c mostly..........................i put the windows down

[aido]

I like having the moonroof open at night when it gets warmer, people think I'm strange but they do it all the time abroad!

[VVProtocolVV]

I prefer "moonroof", unless im stationary, in which case A/C. Normally i use my A/C once a month for 20 minutes just to lubricate it.

[Sagitar]

No-one has mentioned that an opening roof reduces headroom. I am tall and prefer the extra space.

I also prefer the peace and quiet of a closed car. An open roof can turn the inside of a car into tuned cavity that "booms" at certain speeds. It can be like driving a large "ocarina" . . . . .

[The Transporter]

Aircon is on permanently but on I love to drive with the roof open on crisp bright days and cold starry nights... The general rule of thumb is that at over 40mph open windows use more fuel than aircon...

I tried the moon roof, but put my back out trying to drive with my bum sticking out of the roof

[ormi]

Aircon is on permanently but on I love to drive with the roof open on crisp bright days and cold starry nights... The general rule of thumb is that at over 40mph open windows use more fuel than aircon...

I tried the moon roof, but put my back out trying to drive with my bum sticking out of the roof

i'm mostly in town driving so your lucky if i get above 25mph.

[Wallace]

I prefer both, and had a sun/moon roof put on the IS200 and the 250. Its nice to have the extra light in the cab as well even on a dull day. Sometimes you just want a "tilt" not a full blown gale.

[Rich OB]

I like having both. And i always wondered what 'Moonroof' meant, but great explanation!

On really hot days i use A/C never the moonroof as i find the sun shines through too bright and is a bit of an annoyance. Mostly have the blind shut on sunny days but on dull days its nice to have the option of that extra light. I also think it looks nice to have it tilted which i do have most of the time. Like some others also great having it open on a nice summers night!

I prefere A/C over Moonroof though but i would still pay extra for one.