So what's the verdict on the new sunroof?

Doc5513 · 12-29-2018, 12:33 PM

I'm interested to hear from guys that have some road miles on the G05 as to what they think of the new sunroof? Is it a better redesign? Quieter? Or is the new cover and smaller driver portion a disappointment in reality?

PhatBoyG · 12-29-2018, 12:47 PM

To be honest, I completely forgot it was there until a couple days ago. The cover so nicely hides it and blocks the sunlight I feel like I don't have one.

Thankfully.

That said, it took nearly a minute to open the cover completely as the sunroof is huge. And just as long to close it.

Jrunr · 12-29-2018, 01:17 PM

I will tell you in the spring when I use it. lol

mbarrett635 · 12-29-2018, 02:16 PM

I think it's fine. I leave the cover open completely all the time, as the black headliner makes the interior too dark for my taste. I think all the whingeing about the bar being in the front is a non-issue.

RMAS99 · 12-29-2018, 02:21 PM

Is ok but nothing special. Maybe is the biggest in BMW history but my wife haves macan and is not smaller in proportion to the car. Also finished in end of back seats. The LEDs are ok but really nothing oscar worth

bigdaveindubai · 12-29-2018, 02:53 PM

It’s nice. You will have the few that are pissed because the part that opens is smaller, but they are also the ones who complain about the look of the rear seats. They also drink sparkling water with their pinky sticking straight up.

cygnusecks · 12-29-2018, 03:20 PM

My kids love it! but I'm seriously bummed I can't have the sky lounge. Might have to convince my wife she needs an X7 soon...

lumpydog · 12-29-2018, 03:29 PM

Coming from the E70, thumbs down.

BMW moved the sunroof back 2-3 inches so it’s no longer forward/in view for the driver.

The opening (when open) is about 1/2 to 1/3 smaller.

Worst part - a window shade closure is now used. Vs the former two section sound deadening panels in the E70. When closed, rain is LOUD on the G05 vs barely perceptible on the E70.

It’s nothing that I think twice about - just... why BMW? You had this nailed.

Doc5513 · 12-29-2018, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lumpydog

Coming from the E70, thumbs down.

BMW moved the sunroof back 2-3 inches so it’s no longer forward/in view for the driver.

The opening (when open) is about 1/2 to 1/3 smaller.

Worst part - a window shade closure is now used. Vs the former two section sound deafening panels in the E70. When closed, rain is LOUD on the G05 vs barely perceptible on the E70.

It’s nothing that I think twice about - just... why BMW? You had this nailed.

Ugh, never thought about rain noise. Why did they change a good thing? Is it quieter when open?

****** · 12-29-2018, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaveindubai

It’s nice. You will have the few that are pissed because the part that opens is smaller, but they are also the ones who complain about the look of the rear seats. They also drink sparkling water with their pinky sticking straight up.

Nah, Dave, it’s nothing to do with manlihood, more like something to do with gullible-hood and being able to tell the difference between a design and shoddy workmanship... you might want to take your bullshit detector into the shop for repair, yours seems to be nonfunctional... lol...

bigdaveindubai · 12-29-2018, 03:55 PM

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Nah, Dave, it’s nothing to do with manlihood, more like something to do with gullible-hood and being able to tell the difference between a design and shoddy workmanship... you might want to take your bullshit detector into the shop for repair, yours seems to be nonfunctional... lol...

See, told you. I found one of the pinky in the air people.

****** · 12-29-2018, 03:58 PM

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See, told you. I found one of the pinky in the air people.

Dave, I’m sitting here in my jeans and Clemson sweatshirt watching football drinking a Sierra Nevada IPA... like I said, take your BS detector into the shop, guy, it’s giving you reverse signals... lol...

Xeno · 12-29-2018, 04:34 PM

I have no complaints about the sunroof as it is limo tinted and open all the time which gives me what I want to see.

mnewnam · 12-29-2018, 04:58 PM

It's amazing... gives us a great view of the Thule on the roof on our road trips...

jra0113 · 12-29-2018, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaveindubai

It’s nice. You will have the few that are pissed because the part that opens is smaller, but they are also the ones who complain about the look of the rear seats. They also drink sparkling water with their pinky sticking straight up.

Lmao 🤣

Doc5513 · 12-29-2018, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jra0113

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Originally Posted by bigdaveindubai

It's nice. You will have the few that are pissed because the part that opens is smaller, but they are also the ones who complain about the look of the rear seats. They also drink sparkling water with their pinky sticking straight up.

Lmao 🤣

I love BigDave!!

jra0113 · 12-29-2018, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc5513

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Originally Posted by jra0113

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Originally Posted by bigdaveindubai

It's nice. You will have the few that are pissed because the part that opens is smaller, but they are also the ones who complain about the look of the rear seats. They also drink sparkling water with their pinky sticking straight up.

Lmao 🤣

I love BigDave!!

Good ol bigdave snowflake triggering extraordinaire!!!!

MystroX5 · 12-29-2018, 07:56 PM

I love the pano roof. I had it in my last Summit and it lets in so much light that anything without a pano roof feels like a cave. The X5 pano feels huge and doesn’t take up any headroom as being 6’ 3” can make a difference in other models. The ride is quiet and the open position doesn’t wind buffer or flutter. The sunshade blocks out all light unlike other manufacturers (Audi) that use a semi mesh material. The G05 is a completely different/new design so any comparisons of X5’s of the past is a mute point. As full panoroofs go on luxury rides, it’s among the best of them.

wanderlustX5 · 12-29-2018, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mnewnam

It's amazing... gives us a great view of the Thule on the roof on our road trips...

Thats why I would never get a Thule or Yakima! hahaha

RMAS99 · 12-30-2018, 03:43 AM

Anyone noticed that in some reviews when car was lunched the roof was in alcantara leather? In Europe there isn't such option

mge92 · 12-30-2018, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RMAS99

Anyone noticed that in some reviews when car was lunched the roof was in alcantara leather? In Europe there isn't such option

Won't arrive till April production.

Auricom · 12-30-2018, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RMAS99

Anyone noticed that in some reviews when car was lunched the roof was in alcantara leather? In Europe there isn't such option

SOP 04-19. Doh duplicate answer.

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Doc5513 Captain 450 Rep 631 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Virginia, America iTrader: (0)	So what's the verdict on the new sunroof? I'm interested to hear from guys that have some road miles on the G05 as to what they think of the new sunroof? Is it a better redesign? Quieter? Or is the new cover and smaller driver portion a disappointment in reality?
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PhatBoyG Second Lieutenant 212 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 50i Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Tulsa, OK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 X5 50i M-Sport [0.00]	To be honest, I completely forgot it was there until a couple days ago. The cover so nicely hides it and blocks the sunlight I feel like I don't have one. Thankfully. That said, it took nearly a minute to open the cover completely as the sunroof is huge. And just as long to close it.
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mbarrett635 Private First Class 162 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Harrisburg, PA, USA iTrader: (0)	I think it's fine. I leave the cover open completely all the time, as the black headliner makes the interior too dark for my taste. I think all the whingeing about the bar being in the front is a non-issue.
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RMAS99 Private First Class 43 Rep 134 Posts Drives: Bmw X5 50d Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	Is ok but nothing special. Maybe is the biggest in BMW history but my wife haves macan and is not smaller in proportion to the car. Also finished in end of back seats. The LEDs are ok but really nothing oscar worth
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lumpydog Captain 691 Rep 978 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Coming from the E70, thumbs down. BMW moved the sunroof back 2-3 inches so it’s no longer forward/in view for the driver. The opening (when open) is about 1/2 to 1/3 smaller. Worst part - a window shade closure is now used. Vs the former two section sound deadening panels in the E70. When closed, rain is LOUD on the G05 vs barely perceptible on the E70. It’s nothing that I think twice about - just... why BMW? You had this nailed. Last edited by lumpydog; 12-29-2018 at 05:48 PM.. Reason: typos (as usual) - man I suck at typing
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MystroX5 Major General 6290 Rep 5,324 Posts Drives: 2020 X7 M50i/ 911 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Central Pa. iTrader: (0)	I love the pano roof. I had it in my last Summit and it lets in so much light that anything without a pano roof feels like a cave. The X5 pano feels huge and doesn’t take up any headroom as being 6’ 3” can make a difference in other models. The ride is quiet and the open position doesn’t wind buffer or flutter. The sunshade blocks out all light unlike other manufacturers (Audi) that use a semi mesh material. The G05 is a completely different/new design so any comparisons of X5’s of the past is a mute point. As full panoroofs go on luxury rides, it’s among the best of them.
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RMAS99 Private First Class 43 Rep 134 Posts Drives: Bmw X5 50d Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	Anyone noticed that in some reviews when car was lunched the roof was in alcantara leather? In Europe there isn't such option
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