Aftermarket Sunroof....

[HoneyGold65]

Hey all...

I wanted to get your feedback on this issue. My wife and I recently bought a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer - OZ Edition. We absolutely love it, but we argree that a Sunroof/Moonroof would be awesome. Since we are planning on keeping this car for many, many years, an investment up front (while it's new) seems the best thing to do.

Has anyone had an aftermarket sunroof installed in their car/truck/suv? I know a number of years back, they had a tendancy to leak. Is this still true?

I need some feedback. Thanks all!

[PrinzII]

I had an aftermarket sunroof in my '94 Maxima by a company called Hollandia. From what I saw, the roof did not leak at all. Another good company is asc which makes the power sunroofs for the big three.

[BradE]

Most of the el cheapo aftermarket roofs leak. Find a top notch installer and spend the $$$ on a quality roof. It will cost you more $$$, but it's better than having the inside of your car look like it got pulled out of the river.

[bretfraz]

Actually, this is one area where I'd talk to the dealer and find out who does their roofs. Typically the guys who work with the dealers do a great job as there are plenty of other installers who can do roofs if someone screws up.

A doc I know had a power roof installed in a new Maxima at his dealer and I was really impressed. Obviously you want to look at the installers handiwork prior to letting him work on your car.

[HoneyGold65]

Originally posted by bretfraz
Actually, this is one area where I'd talk to the dealer and find out who does their roofs. Typically the guys who work with the dealers do a great job as there are plenty of other installers who can do roofs if someone screws up.

Thanks for all the feedback so far. I'll check with the dealer and go from there. I've done some Internet searching, and it looks like it will be around $700 for a nice spoiler-type electric sunroof. Sweet. I'll talk to the dealer as well, although there is an automotive detail/accessory place right down the street that I purchased some products from. They are very organized, clean and helpful, so I'll see if they do it, too!