crack3rd

Hi guys, I just ordered my 2018 Panamera 4s two weeks ago and didn't know whether to add Thermally & Noise Insulated Glass. After reading comments about it, I decided to add it. The dealer told me that I need to wait two additional months if I want to add it. He suggested that I get my window tinted at the dealer. They can tint the window together with the sunroof for $1000+. Should I reorder my car and wait or should I just get the window tinted with clear 3m film? Thanks in advance!

goin2drt

That is the most expensive tint job I have ever heard. Don't get the windows and then drive quickly away from that dealer and get your windows tinted.

Panaseeya

I love the thermal/noise glass. But I don't know if I'd wait 2 extra months for it (I might). I don't see why that would hold up the order.

crack3rd

Dealer said "Every time we make changes to an order, it moves back to the back of the line. Thus the delay." I'm not sure whether he's bull****ing me or not as this is my first Porsche.

TAG ceo

I didn't use any special film, but getting them tinted in my 2 previous panamera's cost me $250 from a very reputable local shop that has done alot of cars for me. So the $1000 sounds high, but if they are using some sort of special film who knows. The tint won't do anything for noise reduction, obviously it will help a little with reducing cabin temp in the hot sun.
I look at it this way, you're spending a lot of money, if not having it from the factory is going to make you have regrets then wait, at least you got the car exactly the way you wanted it.

German_Saint

You are dealing with class A bull**** artist. If the car is open for changes there is no moving to the back of the line smh. If the vehicle is open for changes - it is open for changes. When the vehicle locks - the build locks- there is defiantly not a case of your vehicle being shifted in planned production.

BS artist at their finest.

Jonathan Lord

I agree - as long as the car isn't fixed then all sorts of things can change without impacting build dates

I would add it - I have it on my new 2017 Panamera Turbo and think it is a valuable add - both from tint and "peaceful drive" when you want it. Open up the Sport setting and sports exhaust and you hear everything that you want to hear. .

J

RDS928S

I have thermal/noise insulated glass on my turbo. Its is great for cabin tranquility.

Window tinting is not the same as the factory thermal/noise option.

Get the optional themal/noise glass then get the windows tinted at an aftermarket tinting Co.

AJRDU

I completely agree. I have the insulated glass on my 4S but drove a turbo without. You can tell the difference.

crack3rd

Thanks for the advice guys! I will go ahead and change it!

enduro963

I have it on my 2015 4S and highly recommend it. The sun will not heat as much and left arm and hands will not be affected by UV. Be aware that the glass looks totally transparent, colorless, this surprised me, not bad, just different to all.

I have cars that have after market thermal film, I can tell because of imperfections in installation and even though it is clear, does in fact tint a bit the window. Good luck and post pics when the car arrives!

PMPN8EZ

$1000+ TO TINT WINDOWS? WTF? LOL. Run fast.

CowboyRoy is right...I have scratches in my window, you MUST take the door panel off and put felt or moleskin whatever metal rails in the door scratch the hell out of tint. Someone here posted a YouTube video they took the door panel off in 1 minute. So it's not hard.

PMPN8EZ

Yes he did state sunroof too. Tinting windows on a Panny is no different than tinting any other car. If you want the sunroof included (pointless) it shouldn't even cost you $500. My guy has some special film that blocks heat (where as regular tint just keeps it dark in the car and the sun from beaming on you) and that stuff I was quoted $350 to tint my Panny. $1K is flat out ridiculous. But people also pay dealers $2500 to replace brake pads so hey, if it makes you feel better. I take my cars to the dealer for anything critical (including oil changes) but brakes and tint...anyone can do that. My 2 cents.

crack3rd

Thanks guys! I decided to order from the factory.

HD2pct

This is true. I think these people who don't have a clue about the special issues will learn the hard way. They have not done any research.

Getting tint on the Panamera to last without scratches is rare indeed and any reasonable attempt to research this will bear it out. As an owner, I wish it were not true, bit it's a fact.