Pano Roof

[BazDen]

When I sold my Macan Gen 1 SD in January 21, I was always asked if it had a Pano Roof. Answer: No. The car still sold very quickly at a good price.

When I spec'd my Gen 2 GTS, I was encouraged to have the Pano Roof, so I added it.
One year later:
In its first month, the car was back to the OPC for:
Roof Blind bouncing back when closing.
Roof Failing to open (it failed closed).

A couple of months later:
Roof drains blocked, front and back with water draining inside the car, on the front carpets and over electrics in the boot. As there was no chance, or evidence, of blockage from leaves or pine needles etc at places I parked, the reason for the blockages was put down to 'Detritus' during the delivery process.

Today, the roof is waiting to go back to the OPC again for the Roof Blind bouncing back when closing.

In practice I tend to use the Pano Roof to give light into the car and like that. i.e. Roof closed, Blind open.
I rarely open the roof and when its warm and sunny, I prefer Air Con to an open roof.

So, I am now spec'ing my Gen 3 for October delivery.

Pano Roof. Yes or No ?

 

[Lancerlot]

Interesting to learn of your experiences.

The other side of the coin is I've owned and driven Macans for 8 years now, always with panos. I've used and enjoyed them all year round and particularly like the light and airiness it adds to the cabin.

Other than for the odd lubrication on the first one, I've not had any problems. You might say I've been lucky - then again you may well have been unlucky.

Not a deal breaker, but given a choice of otherwise equal cars, I would chose the one with the pano roof every time. []

Regards,

Clive

 

[kitchens]

Think the same issue was highlighted in another thread about Pano Roof ...all the VW group use the same cassette. I had an issue with one on my Yeti yes they use the came ones in Skoda's .My car was bought used and had a a used car warranty. bought from a Skoda dealer who refused to repair it as not covered ,until I found paperwork from the previous owner and guess what he had issues as well so in the end got it repaired / replaced foc had the car for a further 3 years no issues .It is a known issues my friend has the latest E Audi guess what leaking roof

 

[Lancerlot]

Like most options (particularly those that move), it's something else to go wrong.

Whether or not you can live without it is a decision to be made. I couldn't myself, but then again I've not been bogged down with incessant defects. [8|]

Regards,

Clive

 

[WAB172uk]

I've never ordered a Pano roof on a car before for 2 reasons. 1) Extra weight at the high point in the car. 2) for the reasons the OP has highlighted.

They look great, and let lots of light in. The demo car we test drove had it fitted, as we like the airy feel it gave. We drove with it opened up, and quickly shut it again because of the buffering noise. Maybe it's more for town / city driving?

I have specced it on my Macan S. Time will tell if it was the right decision or not.

Same with air suspension. I didn't want it. Just another thing to go wrong. But after driving the dealers Demo car, the ride was excellent. I maybe should try to find a Macan S on passive dampers, just to compare.

 

[HelenGoff]

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[stephentodd]

I Love, the pano roof on my Macan, in fact I have it open most days when it is not raining I love how the glass roof lets light into the car, I use the blind mostly when parked up on sunny days. Same as I only drive my Boxster with the hood down, unless it is raining of course.

 

[crossbro]

We had problems with the drains blocking on our 2016 Macan. When we came to spec our new 2020 Macan the salesman assured us the Pano roof problems had be rectified, so against my better judgement, Mrs Carax insisted on speccing it. It is clear that he problem has not gone away, although we have not suffered so far. However at the first service an additional item was shown on invoice ;-
"Additional work for water drains checked £175.02 + Vat."
The sales adviser told me this was a mandatary addition to cars with Pano roof.
I asked that her service manager got in touch with me to justify £175 just for an inspection and explain what this actually entailed - no response so far !!

 

[WAB172uk]

That's quite worrying that A) problems existed, and still exist. And B) they charge £175 to inspect the drain channels.

I think I may well do without the pano roof, once my final spec is confirmed.

 

[stuartclarke]

I also love the pano roof on my Macan. I had read that it is a must have and when looking for a used GTS ensured that it was on the options list. I always have it closed but the glass roof lets a of light into the car which is useful with the black leather. I open the blind in winter to let more light in but keep it closed in the summer to reduce heat. I am aware of the blocked drainage channels. At my last service, my OPC offered to inspect the drainage channels at extra cost as they are now a serviceable item. I declined as I keep my car garaged. But the risk is with me if they do get blocked. In my opinion, if the issue is known then it should be under warranty.

 

[Cristo]

I have a Pano roof on my Macan Turbo and never had an issue with it. In fact when closed it is such a tight fit I’m surprised any water gets through at all let alone dirt to block the drain channels! Does anyone have any knowledge as to how their supposed to become blocked ?

Chris

 

[NeilBplymouth]

I tried in vain to find a Macan S without a Pano roof as I didn't want the high up weight and the complexity and had heard of the leaking problems. Ended up with a car with one and whilst I like the light in the cabin and occasionally open it the downsides more than outweigh the advantages. It leaks into the front passenger footwell, the eak actually got worse after the drains were cleared; advised that it's probably the sealing of the cassette to the roof, which entails dropping the roof lining etc. to fix, so doubtless that will cause other issues when eventually get it done.

 

[CLIFFWILKINS]

Glad mine has not got a glass roof bit 90s anyway in my view with A/C now days
Heard all sorts of stories from leaking or creaky roofs.
I am sure some like the glass roof but glad I don't have one.

 

[BazDen]

I was the originator of this 'Pano Roof' post and have had my new Gen3 GTS for 8 weeks now, with Pano Roof. I was in two minds whether to specify this option but decided to go for it. No problems so far, although past problems with Gen 2 causes some anxiety. I did ride in the back of the car recently with the Pano Roof Blind retracted, on a rare sunny day, and I have to say that the benefit of the extra light from the Pano Roof was far more noticeable from the rear seats than the drivers seat. I appreciated the benefit of the extra light much more than I realised from the drivers seat. Bottom line - Im happier with the Pano Roof.