the phelper

Any thoughts on why the Element SC (or any trim for that
matter) don't have sunroofs? Some seem to have them over the cargo
area, but I don't see the point in that. Is there some reason why
they don't put one over the drivers seats, or do that?

motsco_

the phelper wrote:
> Any thoughts on why the Element SC (or any trim for that
> matter) don't have sunroofs? Some seem to have them over the cargo
> area, but I don't see the point in that. Is there some reason why
> they don't put one over the drivers seats, or do that?

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Because of the open design of the Element, I doubt you'd want to
decrease the roof strength _at all_. Take a look at the view from the
side with all the doors open . . . . Some conclude that's why there has
been windshield cracking troubles. I dunno.

'Curly'

the phelper

On Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:46:30 -0700, motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com>
wrote:

>the phelper wrote:
>> Any thoughts on why the Element SC (or any trim for that
>> matter) don't have sunroofs? Some seem to have them over the cargo
>> area, but I don't see the point in that. Is there some reason why
>> they don't put one over the drivers seats, or do that?
>
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>
>Because of the open design of the Element, I doubt you'd want to
>decrease the roof strength _at all_. Take a look at the view from the
>side with all the doors open . . . . Some conclude that's why there has
>been windshield cracking troubles. I dunno.
>
>'Curly'

Hey, you know what, your explanation sounds reasonable...

I just wish there was official word... I really want a sunroof, I
have one now, I like it A LOT....

I don't know that i'd buy a vehicle that doesn't have one, yeah, it's
just a creature comfort but I've gotten used to it... I hope they
figure out the structural integrity without further sacrificing the
already questionable mpg....

Thanks for the thought, it certainly does make sense...