How much for moonroof install?

[kgzero1]

Hi guys,

I wanted to know if any of you have an idea of how much it would cost for me to get a moonroof installed on the Solara, either from Dealer or Aftermarket.

What is the difference between that and a sunroff by the way? Maybe I mean a sunroof.

[Impholla]

a typical aftermarket roof install will be around $995 if it is a full feature inbuilt..

[cklinh]

A sunroof is opaque; a moonroof is translucent. Moonroofs (hm... why isn't it moonrooves?) usually have a layer of glass on the outside, and an interior clothlike layor that opens and closes (allows you to look out without the moonroof being physically open).

Correct me if I'm wrong.

[SolaraBlue]

the moonroof is all the way open(to see the moon) and the sunroof is tilted up (to shade the sun).

[kingkakyle]

^ u dont make sense?
i belive a moonroof is jsut a sunroff that has a cover
sunroof doesn't
so like light is always coming in with a sunroof

[Jack Soulfire]

http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl237f.htm

[cklinh]

Wow... I had no idea how wrong I was...

[kingkakyle]

it still makes no sense
i have a moonroof and its tinted and has a cover on the inside...
o and i heard that even if you get ur sunroof/moonroof aftermarket my a well known trusted pro...it isn't perfect....after some time it will start to leak and stuff
i heard this from a relative who sold me my car and has herd from other customers who have gotten it done

[kgzero1]

AAAHHHH!!!!!
So I guess a sunroof is a metal panel (not see through) that the old cars usually have. And a moonroof is a sunroof that is made out of glass instead of metal. Right??????

Anyway, so looks like I am looking at around $1k for a sunroof.
Any socal places you guys recommend? And is what kingkakyle said true?

[hskrsolara]

don't do it, not worth the money and hassle.

[x0swtextacy0x]

the moonroof is all the way open(to see the moon) and the sunroof is tilted up (to shade the sun).

Hmm...dunno...my max had a sunroof and it opened up and slid open all the way.

http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl237f.htm

Have doubts about his answer....I have a moonroof...opens all the way and tilts up...but its shaded.


???

[Solara08861]

This is the definition regarding moonroof given in sunroofs.org

What is the difference between a sunroof and a moonroof?
Sunroof is the generic term used to describe an operable panel in a vehicle roof which can let in light and/or air. Moonroof is a term created by Ford in the 70's, yet is now used generically to describe glass panel inbuilt electric sunroofs

[x0swtextacy0x]

This is the definition regarding moonroof given in sunroofs.org

What is the difference between a sunroof and a moonroof?
Sunroof is the generic term used to describe an operable panel in a vehicle roof which can let in light and/or air. Moonroof is a term created by Ford in the 70's, yet is now used generically to describe glass panel inbuilt electric sunroofs

oh hmm

[gone]

I wouldnt get it either. if it didnt come with the car, the aftermarket one will start leaking.its a fact and the dealership told me they do also.I went looking for a solara with a sunroof anyway because it came with the package, but why didnt you just wait to get a car with one already? You're gonna have probs & regret getting one.I'de hold off and put the $$ towards something else to ur ride

[cklinh]

If you're looking aftermarket, you might want to find someone that has a warranty against leakage for x number of years (I vaguely remember ten...)

Probably more expensive, but its probably worth it...