My sunroof exploded

walmark · 12-24-2013, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by techietaichi

Wow, I've never heard of sunroofs actually blowing out like this. Anyone have a link to probable causes for this anomaly? Geezus, that's nuts!

Happens more than you would think. It happened last summer to my buddy in his Scion tC. Also, Kia Optimas seem to be prone to this issue.

http://www.wral.com/without-warning-...ces-/11728208/

Weird thing though, I thought it only happens in the summer

Dark_Knight_335 · 12-24-2013, 06:44 AM

I would imagine it could happen any type of extreme weather that involves extreme expansion or contraction of glass...?

AGO 530 · 12-24-2013, 06:48 AM

The same thing just happened to a girlfriend on the 400, she was driving a Nissan Murano that was only a few months old. Nissan replaced the sunroof and detailed the interior!

Gizm0 · 12-24-2013, 09:10 AM

It happened to me once... I was really bloated after eating some Taco Bell... I let a big one rip and the sun roof just blew off.

gds52 · 12-24-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Thank God I have a hardtop and don't have to deal with this shit. Just a whole bunch of other shit

lol @ hardtop....tht shit is scary in some other ways....

Dark_Knight_335 · 12-24-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by gds52

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Thank God I have a hardtop and don't have to deal with this shit. Just a whole bunch of other shit

lol @ hardtop....tht shit is scary in some other ways....

You bet fella! So far so good though. Happy Holidays G!

ClamDigger · 12-24-2013, 08:00 PM

Since I drive with my sun roof visor open most of the time, I'm either good, or will be picking glass out of what little hair I have left if this happens to me.

MikeTerp · 12-24-2013, 09:58 PM

Agree with other posters, you need to be all over BMW on this one, not just screw around with the dealer. I would call BMW/Canada and talk to them, and if no satisfaction, write them a certified letter. Consider consulting an attorney if that fails. This is a seriously dangerous issue and BMW should not be allowed to gaffe you off.

syncro · 12-26-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeTerp

Agree with other posters, you need to be all over BMW on this one, not just screw around with the dealer. I would call BMW/Canada and talk to them, and if no satisfaction, write them a certified letter. Consider consulting an attorney if that fails. This is a seriously dangerous issue and BMW should not be allowed to gaffe you off.

I'm going to be more than proactive, believe me.

If any of you know anyone who has had this happen to their BMW can you please tell them to send me an IM or email me at bostock.sd@gmail.com

BMW is going to listen to the consumer whether they like it or not

Thank you for all of your help, happy holidays

v6turbo · 12-26-2013, 08:59 PM

If your auto insurance there is like it is in the US that should be covered by the comprehensive part of you auto insurance, usually with a $100 deductable, should be no different than a windshield breaking... Good luck.

syncro · 01-13-2014, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by v6turbo

If your auto insurance there is like it is in the US that should be covered by the comprehensive part of you auto insurance, usually with a $100 deductable, should be no different than a windshield breaking... Good luck.

I will definitely double check but I'm pretty sure my policy has a $1000 deductible with all luxury cars. My first car was a VR, I miss that thing. thanks for the tip.

Deep_Blue · 01-13-2014, 10:47 AM

Would it be cheaper to replace the sunroof in this situation or to replace the whole roof with a hardtop CF roof?

Edit: Nevermind - CF roof is $1500, new class for sunroof is $160

mir-ali604 · 01-13-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Gizm0

It happened to me once... I was really bloated after eating some Taco Bell... I let a big one rip and the sun roof just blew off.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

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