Seeking sunroof pics/info

[tsl90]

I've searched extensively for pics of a Taco with a sunroof. There are some teasing threads out there - but no pics I can find. If ANYONE has a sunroof - I'd love pics. Particularly of the interior and what they do with the overhead console.

I'm getting a V6 off road access cab and am very interested in the aftermarket Webasto sunroof. Most of the reviews I've found have been positive - please chime in if you've had a bad experience. I think there is a factory option for the sunroof in the double cab (could be wrong though). If it's factory installed do they have a unique console piece that doesn't have the sunglasses holder? Do the aftermarket guys just buy that console piece or do they have to fabricate something? I really don't want something that will look like crap - but I love a sunroof.

Thanks in advance.

TL

[PRIMO30]

can u say "LeakAge" for what you get out of it...A Sunroof isnt worth the head ache and cutting up ur roof..thats my opinion.

[Jack Burton]

Originally Posted by tsl90

I've searched extensively for pics of a Taco with a sunroof. There are some teasing threads out there - but no pics I can find. If ANYONE has a sunroof - I'd love pics. Particularly of the interior and what they do with the overhead console.

I'm getting a V6 off road access cab and am very interested in the aftermarket Webasto sunroof. Most of the reviews I've found have been positive - please chime in if you've had a bad experience. I think there is a factory option for the sunroof in the double cab (could be wrong though). If it's factory installed do they have a unique console piece that doesn't have the sunglasses holder? Do the aftermarket guys just buy that console piece or do they have to fabricate something? I really don't want something that will look like crap - but I love a sunroof.

Thanks in advance.

TL

Hey,

The Webasto sunroofs are an outstanding mod to your truck. I've had a Hollandia 749(New # is 790.) installed in my Tundra over 3+ years and have NO leaks or trbls. The interior looks just like factory and color matched as well...
The only thing that changed was the location of the middle light towards the back window a little.....

Have an authorized dealer install it and you'll have no worries..... OK DEALERS

Another sunroof installer might be Classic Soft Trim/ CST



Here's a few pix of a Webasto 710 s/r in a Tacoma.... '05 TACO

Install one....!!!!

JB

[TacomaOffRoadGrl]

This will be a mod of mine when the $$ is right and when I finish my other list of mods. I have heard nothing but great things from Webastos and most shops will offer a lifetime warranty on install against leaks.

[tsl90]

Originally Posted by TacomaOffRoadGrl

This will be a mod of mine when the $$ is right and when I finish my other list of mods. I have heard nothing but great things from Webastos and most shops will offer a lifetime warranty on install against leaks.

Thanks all for the input. I've already spoken with both of the dealers in my area. Everything seems above board. They are going to let me know next time they do a Tacoma so I can see one first. I'm mostly worried about the mods to the overhead console. The Webasto pics aren't clear enough for me to see. I'm hoping someone can take a good shot for me.

I can save $150 by going direct to one of the places I've spoke with, but I might do it through the dealer (they use one of these places and take a $150 cut). I figure that way if it's leaking like a sieve in 2yrs I can just go to the dealer and make him take care of it. Otherwise I can envision a situation where the Webasto folks say it's somthing else and the Toyota folks say its the sunroof.

I can find very few people who actually have one who have anything negative to say. There's not much out there as far as reviews - I'd love to hear more from some people who have had this done.

Thanks again

TL

[Johnny Law]

Those pics from Webasto look like the sunroof either goes between the the overhead console and the dome light, or they move the dome light back. It doesn't look like the console is touched. I had my console off yesterday to perform a modification to my map lights, there are no wires between the console and the dome light, at least to an unmodified console .

[Jack Burton]

Originally Posted by Johnny Law

Those pics from Webasto look like the sunroof either goes between the the overhead console and the dome light, or they move the dome light back. It doesn't look like the console is touched. I had my console off yesterday to perform a modification to my map lights, there are no wires between the console and the dome light, at least to an unmodified console .

Hey JL...

They didn't touch my console which looks a lot like the Tacomas. They will most likely move the dome light back a little and not touch the console.

If you're getting the work done at a dealer's vendor, then why don't you just by-pass them and save the $150.00... All they'll do is point you toward the s/r installer if you have a problem.... You want to find an installer that will give you a good warranty...... If the dealer is using them, that would be enough for me.....

If you were thinking of doing any sound deadener later on, you might do the roof when they have everything down.....

Good Luck

[tsl90]

My Tacoma will have the TRD Off Road Pkg. This comes with a longer overhead console than is pictured. It will HAVE to be modified to fit. That's what worries me most. Basically it's the same as the one in the pic at Webasco, except where that one ends there's a sunglasses case. I can't remember what the other consoles look like - if that's them then I'll bet they just replace it.

Do you think the sunroof place would put some soundproofing stuff in for me? I have no idea what that would cost.

JB - very glad to hear you've had a positive experience. Any problems with wind noise?

Thanks again

TL

[TacomaOffRoadGrl]

Well many of the Webasto units come with a lifetime warranty (read their site to see which ones). A good installer will give the same warranty on the install. Talk to the installers directly and take out the middle man (stealer) fee.

[Jack Burton]

Originally Posted by tsl90

My Tacoma will have the TRD Off Road Pkg. This comes with a longer overhead console than is pictured. It will HAVE to be modified to fit. That's what worries me most. Basically it's the same as the one in the pic at Webasco, except where that one ends there's a sunglasses case. I can't remember what the other consoles look like - if that's them then I'll bet they just replace it.

Do you think the sunroof place would put some soundproofing stuff in for me? I have no idea what that would cost.

JB - very glad to hear you've had a positive experience. Any problems with wind noise?

Thanks again

TL

Hey,

You might research if the longer console can be swapped w/the shorter one.
Since they'll have the headliner out already, they can cover any space you need. If it's a go, then swap yours w/someone else's shorter console....

You can try the s/d two ways...
Ask if they can wait for you to do the s/d before they start the headliner replacement or see how much for their labor to install the s/d you buy....They might even do the s/d already....

When my s/r is wide open, it's quieter than you think. My driver's window is louder when it's open. When the s/r is closed and the sunscreen is open, is when I have the most wind noise. It's not bad but is present. When the sunscreen is closed it's pretty quiet. I play music anyway so it doesn't matter.

When you've finally done the install, you'll really be happy w/it.....
It's getting over them cutting your baby up that hurts a little....
Your wallet will be the only real casualty...

Please post the pics when your done..... JB

[tsl90]

I need to talk to the installer again. Good thought that they might put the soundproofing in anyhow. I hadn't thought about trading overhead consoles out - I need to recheck and see if there are really two types.

Thanks for all the help. Still would love some pics of one that has been done. I will definitely share some when/if I do it - but that will be a little while.

TL

[XRunner17]

if anyone has had the sunroof installed on their 05 tacoma please private message me with an approximate price and warranty info. thank you.

[goldmember]

I'm curious for a price as well. I'm a big fan of sunroofs!

[Jack Burton]

Originally Posted by XRunner17

if anyone has had the sunroof installed on their 05 tacoma please private message me with an approximate price and warranty info. thank you.

Hey X,

You're looking at $1000-$1300 depending on which size model you pick....

Call these guys and ask all of your ?'s.... JB

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Here are Webastos' warranties for the Hollandia and Solaire product lines. I highlighted the models that you can choose from.....

Hollandia 700 Series Inbuilt Sunroofs offer a lifetime parts warranty to the original owner.
Hollandia 524 GrandView offers a 5-year/50,000-mile parts warranty to the original owner.
Hollandia 500 Panoramic Sunroof offers a 5-year/60,000-mile parts warranty to the original owner.
Hollandia 400 Folding Fabric Sunroofs offer a 3-year/36,000-mile parts warranty to the original owner.
Hollandia 300 Series Spoiler Sunroofs offer a 5-year/60,000-mile parts warranty to the original owner.
SolAire 5000 Series Inbuilt Sunroofs offer a lifetime parts warranty to the original owner and a 3-year/36,000-mile labor warranty to the original owner.
SolAire 3000 Series Spoiler Sunroofs offer a lifetime parts warranty to the original owner and a 3-year/36,000-mile labor warranty to the original owner.

[goldmember]

I don't like them that much.