Sunroof - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

linx3566 · 03-17-2011, 11:45 PM

Hello, I own a 98 Corolla CE Auto, Great car and great gas mileage. I am thinking of installing a sunroof. Any advice would be appreciated

militarydave · 03-18-2011, 09:35 AM

dont do it man... i've seen a lot of retrofits that end up leaking water when it rains...

notaloafer · 03-18-2011, 12:01 PM

I agree with militarydave... my Dad tried modifying the sunroof of another type of car, similar to the Corolla. Nothing but leaks after the retrofit...

linx3566 · 03-19-2011, 01:31 PM

I guess two against and none for...looks like I might reconsider unless someone has any positive to on sunroof installation

azncapcom · 04-06-2011, 03:44 PM

my friend bought his 97 honda crv and it came with a retrofit sunroof, works fine, no leaks

linx3566 · 04-06-2011, 09:07 PM

yes i dont believe they all leak. i am planning to install one as soon as i have enough saved

Bdub215 · 04-06-2011, 10:06 PM

OR..... buy a corolla with a sunroof...and sell your current.

***Salty_Dog*** · 04-08-2011, 06:28 AM

If you get a high-quality sunroof with a good warranty and have it installed by competent professionals, you should be OK.

If you take the cheap route and try to do it yourself, expect trouble. In your case, dumping several hundred dollars into a 13 year old car really isn't cost-effective.

leeor_net · 04-08-2011, 06:45 PM

Except that that 13 year old car, in good condition, still retails for over $5000.

Personally, as much as I would love a sunroof, I wouldn't do it. Not myself anyway. If you're absolutely hell bent on it, have a pro do it.

linx3566 · 04-09-2011, 12:41 AM

My car got 82000KM on it and runs like new with no rust. I intend to keep it for a long time 13 years or not. I t gives great MPG and has been super reliable. Just thought that a sunroof would make it less boring for me. It is not a necessity but if i do install one I would get a pro to do it.

***heartdisease*** · 04-09-2011, 01:22 AM

I have a friend who had one put in by a shop in a 90 something Pontiac many years ago. He had very good luck no leaks as long as he owned the car. He changed cars often though and I know he didn't have if for more than a couple years after he had it put in. Who knows the long term results.

***Salty_Dog*** · 04-09-2011, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leeor_net

Except that that 13 year old car, in good condition, still retails for over $5000.

A 13 year old Porsche, maybe. Not a 13 year old Corolla.