Sunroof vs Cabriolet
#1
Sunroof vs Cabriolet
I have nailed the exterior color and 90% of the interior. Now, I am debating between changing my order from a Cab to a coupe but with the glass sunroof. I need your help deciding this by May 20th when the order locks.
The Cab is starting to look a bit funny from the back and profile, while the top is open. Not sure if the extra $ is worth the price for admission.
I will be ordering a GT Silver and the black sunroof glass looks quite nice. I love the contrast. Does anyone have any pictures they can post of a coupe showing the sunroof. I would really appreciate it. How far back does it go when opened? Are you happy with the sunroof? Thank you so much guys for any suggestions to help me finalize my order.
The Cab is starting to look a bit funny from the back and profile, while the top is open. Not sure if the extra $ is worth the price for admission.
I will be ordering a GT Silver and the black sunroof glass looks quite nice. I love the contrast. Does anyone have any pictures they can post of a coupe showing the sunroof. I would really appreciate it. How far back does it go when opened? Are you happy with the sunroof? Thank you so much guys for any suggestions to help me finalize my order.
#3
The sunroof opens more than in previous models. It looks best from inside where you can't see it opened- not so much from the outside where IMHO is is ugly.
RE sunroof (mine is metal)- i find it essential for the back popped up to alleviate the buffeting that occurs in all 991 coupes over about 65 mph with the windows down, and for pleasant ventilation and to better here the sport exhaust sounds.
I use it lots and am glad I have it. But the experience is in no way "open motoring" compared to a cabriolet. If thats what you want get a cab.
RE sunroof (mine is metal)- i find it essential for the back popped up to alleviate the buffeting that occurs in all 991 coupes over about 65 mph with the windows down, and for pleasant ventilation and to better here the sport exhaust sounds.
I use it lots and am glad I have it. But the experience is in no way "open motoring" compared to a cabriolet. If thats what you want get a cab.
#4
I have a glass sunroof and would pay for it to be removed. The additional light is nice, but the buffeting is horrible and the rattles are annoying.
I had the rattles addressed at the dealership, but I still do not open the sunroof. I do agree with the visual pleasure on a lighter color car.
I would say, if you want open air: get the cab. For me, a sunroof never gives you an open air feel.
I had the rattles addressed at the dealership, but I still do not open the sunroof. I do agree with the visual pleasure on a lighter color car.
I would say, if you want open air: get the cab. For me, a sunroof never gives you an open air feel.
#5
Thank you guys for the help. I have checked online as you guys suggested. It is hard to get the full effect from seeing some low quality pictures online.
I really like the glass look of the sunroof, which makes the GTS really stand out. It shows the roof line the best when it flows from back to front of the car.
Is the sunroof considered panoramic. Is it bigger than a normal sunroof? I would really appreciate input from someone that wrestled with this same issue when ordering their car.
I really like the glass look of the sunroof, which makes the GTS really stand out. It shows the roof line the best when it flows from back to front of the car.
Is the sunroof considered panoramic. Is it bigger than a normal sunroof? I would really appreciate input from someone that wrestled with this same issue when ordering their car.
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#11
I came from a 996 and a 997 Targa, which really were just big sunroof cars. This time around, I thought about both a 991 sunroof coupe and cab. Ultimately, I decided that the sunroof just didn't let in enough air and I decided on the cab. But keep in mind, I'm in the northeast and my car (and I) hibernate in the winter. The 991 is my summer DD so I'm looking for as much air as possible.
#12
STG991 and everyone that has kindly posted pictures and suggestions...thank you!
I pretty much have until tomorrow to decide on a Coupe vs a Cabriolet. I am so confused at this point that it's a toss up.
I love the rooflines of the Coupe, but I also love the idea of being able to drop the top down and let the air and light penetrate the entire cabin. The sound of the engine bay with the top down is also intoxicating. I live in florida where the weather 8 months out of the year is nearly perfect to enjoy a cab.
I just think the sunroof does not open enough to let enough light and air to satisfy the itch. I am agonizing at this point trying to make up my own mind.
I pretty much have until tomorrow to decide on a Coupe vs a Cabriolet. I am so confused at this point that it's a toss up.
I love the rooflines of the Coupe, but I also love the idea of being able to drop the top down and let the air and light penetrate the entire cabin. The sound of the engine bay with the top down is also intoxicating. I live in florida where the weather 8 months out of the year is nearly perfect to enjoy a cab.
I just think the sunroof does not open enough to let enough light and air to satisfy the itch. I am agonizing at this point trying to make up my own mind.
#13
I've owned (5) Porsches.
Three have been coupes.
Two have been cabs (including the current one).
Coupes: Classic 911 lines, tend to be more collectible as they get older. MUCH stiffer chassis - important if you are serious about track and autocross. Sunroofs are well....meh.
Cabs: Cost more, a lot more. Loses 50% of the stiffness. Top down is a very open car, very enjoyable for early am and sunset drives. 991 Cab is more of a retractable hardtop with three locking magnesium panels instead of fabrics and liners.
Looks: Both have great lines. 991 is the best cab Porsche has every made.
Only you know if you are going to use the top-down feature. My car has the top down 80 % of the time its on the road. If you don't use it at least 50% of the time, get a coupe.
Three have been coupes.
Two have been cabs (including the current one).
Coupes: Classic 911 lines, tend to be more collectible as they get older. MUCH stiffer chassis - important if you are serious about track and autocross. Sunroofs are well....meh.
Cabs: Cost more, a lot more. Loses 50% of the stiffness. Top down is a very open car, very enjoyable for early am and sunset drives. 991 Cab is more of a retractable hardtop with three locking magnesium panels instead of fabrics and liners.
Looks: Both have great lines. 991 is the best cab Porsche has every made.
Only you know if you are going to use the top-down feature. My car has the top down 80 % of the time its on the road. If you don't use it at least 50% of the time, get a coupe.
#14
Seems to be at least a 50% embellished!
Seems to be right on!
OP - if you've got cab weather 8 months a year, go for it. The only thing you're really giving up some exterior style (and even that's MUCH better than it used to be). But you spend just about all your time inside the car. Enjoy that experience to the max.
Seems to be right on!
OP - if you've got cab weather 8 months a year, go for it. The only thing you're really giving up some exterior style (and even that's MUCH better than it used to be). But you spend just about all your time inside the car. Enjoy that experience to the max.