Yaris sunroof - Toyota Yaris Forums

Island Boy · 04-16-2006, 06:02 PM

Has anyone installed an aftermarket sunroof in the 3 dr Yaris. Or does anyone know of a reason why one can't be installed?. I know the interior light might be in the way, but they can usually be relocated farther back, but are there any roof supports etc that might be in the way?

riceboy · 04-16-2006, 09:42 PM

I don't think anyone has done it on the Yaris but I'm pretty sure there are a couple of guys who managed to get a sunroof installed in their echo hb's... check out: http://echodrivers.com/forums/index.php or http://www.echo-bb.com/forum/

Hope you find the answers you're looking for..

gravylegs · 04-17-2006, 06:03 PM

One of the dealerships that I looked in (not where I bought mine) had one on display with a sunroof (and 17" wheels, custom body kit....slick!)

If you happen to live in the Toronto area you can check it out. It is at the dundas and 427 dealership.

I suppose it can be done! Thinking about it myself!

Cheers.
gravylegs.

yartrix · 04-17-2006, 07:40 PM

Yep, Mississauga Toyota has a sunroof on a 5 door yaris. Don't know who installed it but looks quite good. It is a Webasto sunroof that has tilt and when retracted the glass is outside the car not between the roof and the roof liner. And apperently this can be done on any Yaris.

Island Boy · 04-30-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by yartrix

Yep, Mississauga Toyota has a sunroof on a 5 door yaris. Don't know who installed it but looks quite good. It is a Webasto sunroof that has tilt and when retracted the glass is outside the car not between the roof and the roof liner. And apperently this can be done on any Yaris.

Thanx for the info, I checked out the Webasto website and it appears they only sell electric sunroofs, (out of my price range). I called 3 Toyota dealers, and even e-mailed Toyota Canada to see if they could answer my question, the dealers didn't know and said they have no way of finding out, and Toyota Canada can't even be bothered to reply to my e-mail. As I said before, the more domesticated Toyota becomes, the more domesticated they act, and thats not a good thing.

hoahmaru · 04-30-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Island Boy

Thanx for the info, I checked out the Webasto website and it appears they only sell electric sunroofs, (out of my price range). I called 3 Toyota dealers, and even e-mailed Toyota Canada to see if they could answer my question, the dealers didn't know and said they have no way of finding out, and Toyota Canada can't even be bothered to reply to my e-mail. As I said before, the more domesticated Toyota becomes, the more domesticated they act, and thats not a good thing.

Can you tell me what is the difference between an electric sunroof and a normal sunroof, and also what is the price for an electric sunroof?

Andrew Chalmers · 04-30-2006, 08:13 PM

Question... why do people in North America like sunroofs? what purpose do they serve???

*YarisBueller* · 04-30-2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew Chalmers

Question... why do people in North America like sunroofs? what purpose do they serve???

Uhm, lets in air, fresh air. Fresh air is good

Andrew Chalmers · 04-30-2006, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by YarisBueller

Uhm, lets in air, fresh air. Fresh air is good

when you drive? Doesn't that dramatically increase aerodynamic drag? why not just use the air conditioning or vent?

*YarisBueller* · 04-30-2006, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew Chalmers

when you drive? Doesn't that dramatically increase aerodynamic drag? why not just use the air conditioning or vent?

Sure it does increase aerodynamic drag, but so does opening the window. I guess it depends on the type of person you are. If you like to keep your windows closed at all times and simply regulate the AC/Vent then a sunroof is useless to you. But for some people (myself included) I like to open my car windows when I drive in the summer, and even on nice autumn days I like to feel the cool crisp air. So a sunroof fits in perfectly for my lifestyle.

Andrew Chalmers · 04-30-2006, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by YarisBueller

Sure it does increase aerodynamic drag, but so does opening the window. I guess it depends on the type of person you are. If you like to keep your windows closed at all times and simply regulate the AC/Vent then a sunroof is useless to you. But for some people (myself included) I like to open my car windows when I drive in the summer, and even on nice autumn days I like to feel the cool crisp air. So a sunroof fits in perfectly for my lifestyle.

I see - cool! I guess the idea of opening the windows for fresh air have never really appealed to me (major urban/city background)... opening windows = *gag*

TOYOTaejien · 05-01-2006, 12:07 AM

Sometimes it get stuffy. Opening the windows may get too much air and the noise at certain speeds. Plus, if there are people in the back seat with long hair... haha.. As prefered to the sunroof's, it can be fully opened or just tilted and still doesn't make as much noise. Plus, it looks good when tilted up:)

Island Boy · 05-02-2006, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by YarisBueller

Uhm, lets in air, fresh air. Fresh air is good

Ditto, plus helps keep the car cool when parked in the sun (if you leave it open). And running the a/c greatly increases fuel cunsumption. and the fan is tooooo loud when on 3 or 4.

Island Boy · 05-02-2006, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hoahmaru

Can you tell me what is the difference between an electric sunroof and a normal sunroof, and also what is the price for an electric sunroof?

If by normal you mean manual, a manual just pops up and most can even be removed, but an electric usually retracts into the roof. I prever manual to electric due to the number of leaky electrics I have heard about, where as I have had at least 7-8 cars with manual sunrooves and not one has ever leaked. And besides, theres no motor or fuses or wiring to cause problems down the road.

okay player · 05-03-2006, 12:32 AM

i love being able to see over my head in my car. it gives it a more spacious feel. if the price is right, i'm definitely getting a sunroof.

hoahmaru · 05-03-2006, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Island Boy

If by normal you mean manual, a manual just pops up and most can even be removed, but an electric usually retracts into the roof. I prever manual to electric due to the number of leaky electrics I have heard about, where as I have had at least 7-8 cars with manual sunrooves and not one has ever leaked. And besides, theres no motor or fuses or wiring to cause problems down the road.

Do you know how much Webasto is offering the electric sunroof atfor the Yaris?

pennystocks · 05-03-2006, 03:51 PM

Dealer told me 1200 bones for a moonroof install.

Fyi, sunroofs only pop up, moonroofs slide back.

why? · 05-03-2006, 04:08 PM

I have had a sunroof stock in most of the cars I have owned, and I don't think I have ever used them more then a half dozen times.

Of course, I hate the sun, so that could be why.

04-16-2006, 06:02 PM	#1
Island Boy Drives: 2006 Yaris RS Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 37	Yaris sunroof Has anyone installed an aftermarket sunroof in the 3 dr Yaris. Or does anyone know of a reason why one can't be installed?. I know the interior light might be in the way, but they can usually be relocated farther back, but are there any roof supports etc that might be in the way?

05-01-2006, 12:07 AM	#12
TOYOTaejien Drives: Yaris S Sedan Manual Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CA Posts: 29	Sometimes it get stuffy. Opening the windows may get too much air and the noise at certain speeds. Plus, if there are people in the back seat with long hair... haha.. As prefered to the sunroof's, it can be fully opened or just tilted and still doesn't make as much noise. Plus, it looks good when tilted up:) __________________ . . . Every drop of sweat from maintenance, is one less Yaris from stallinG . . .

05-03-2006, 04:08 PM	#18
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	I have had a sunroof stock in most of the cars I have owned, and I don't think I have ever used them more then a half dozen times. Of course, I hate the sun, so that could be why. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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04-16-2006, 09:42 PM	#2
riceboy Drives: icebox Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CAN Posts: 1,003	I don't think anyone has done it on the Yaris but I'm pretty sure there are a couple of guys who managed to get a sunroof installed in their echo hb's... check out: http://echodrivers.com/forums/index.php or http://www.echo-bb.com/forum/ Hope you find the answers you're looking for..

04-17-2006, 06:03 PM	#3
gravylegs Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 35	One of the dealerships that I looked in (not where I bought mine) had one on display with a sunroof (and 17" wheels, custom body kit....slick!) If you happen to live in the Toronto area you can check it out. It is at the dundas and 427 dealership. I suppose it can be done! Thinking about it myself! Cheers. gravylegs.

04-17-2006, 07:40 PM	#4
yartrix Drives: Matrix Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississauga Posts: 6	Yep, Mississauga Toyota has a sunroof on a 5 door yaris. Don't know who installed it but looks quite good. It is a Webasto sunroof that has tilt and when retracted the glass is outside the car not between the roof and the roof liner. And apperently this can be done on any Yaris.

04-30-2006, 08:13 PM	#7
Andrew Chalmers Drives: NA Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NA Posts: 27	Question... why do people in North America like sunroofs? what purpose do they serve???

05-03-2006, 12:32 AM	#15
okay player Drives: n/a Join Date: May 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 15	i love being able to see over my head in my car. it gives it a more spacious feel. if the price is right, i'm definitely getting a sunroof.

05-03-2006, 03:51 PM	#17
pennystocks View User's Garage Drives: 07 Civic Si Coupe(Black Pearl) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 159	Dealer told me 1200 bones for a moonroof install. Fyi, sunroofs only pop up, moonroofs slide back.