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Would You Order One with a Non-Glass Roof?
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Today the wind was strong and something came out of a tree and hit the car while driving 55. Sounded like big rock.
Was a bit concerned that it would mean another four-hour trip to the SC, but getting home I found no cracks (yet).
This is something I'd like to avoid.
I'm okay with the glass roof, but I'd prefer something less vulnerable.
Was a bit concerned that it would mean another four-hour trip to the SC, but getting home I found no cracks (yet).
This is something I'd like to avoid.
I'm okay with the glass roof, but I'd prefer something less vulnerable.
I don't spend much time here any more. In the past, I've taken hiatuses of a few months at a time.
As for no intention, my mind was open to it, esp. in Jan 2019 and late 2018. It came up as a possibility again end of 2021 and in Jan 2022 (relates to buyback below and me having no other car). But the cheapest 3's wait was many months long which is a problem when you have no other car and are having a car bought back. Finally received a buyback offer with $ values in early Jan 2022 after months of waiting. I turned it in the day my CA tags expired at end of Jan 2022, to avoid paying state of CA another full year of registration which they will not give prorated refunds on
And, as I said, none of the issues and shortcomings i had in 2019 with the 3 were addressed. But, now w/more of Elon's antics and the potential repercussions if he does succeed in buying Twitter, the possibility has gotten smaller and smaller.
FWIW, I still hang out at two other EV forums even though I no longer have those three EVs (lease return almost 7 years ago, sold used car last year, buyback related to a recall a few months ago). I'm still an admin of one model-specific EV group even though I haven't had that particular EV for almost a year now.
As I've said before, the feedback loop with Tesla is broken. They have a huge backlog and Tesla/Elon seems to have little incentive to listen and fix things like this until it starts hurting sales. Those in the queue, ordering and taking delivery either don't care, don't realize, don't think it's a big deal or don't care enough.
FWIW, there's a guy on MyNissanLeaf who is a real head scratcher. He's been there since 2011, has over 13,000 posts and still has not bought nor leased a BEV, PHEV or even a non-plugin hybrid (HEV). Yet, he is active, posts stuff about new Electrify America stations all the time. He always has some set of excuses as to why not despite the massive BEV improvements since 2011 in terms of range, charging speed, infrastructure, variety, market segments addressed, etc.
I finally put my $ where my mouth was in 2013. It'd have been earlier if it weren't for me being in between jobs prior to my 1st BEV and not knowing how far my future job would be, whether it'd have EV charging, etc. I had a non-plugin hybrid from 2006 until 2019. Once I got a BEV in July 2013, my HEV often sat parked for months at a time.
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MLXXXp
Member
I waxed my car yesterday (yes, I'm "old school") and was thinking how nice it was that I didn't have to wax that large roof area 
To help with summer heat, I bought these. It's not mentioned but they came with (optional) reflective silver coloured opaque overlays (held with elastic) which totally block all light.
To help with summer heat, I bought these. It's not mentioned but they came with (optional) reflective silver coloured opaque overlays (held with elastic) which totally block all light.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
I have had both with the Model S and would prefer the solid roof to glass every time.
JimInAllen
Member
Waxed mine yesterday as well! Griot’s Garage “Best in Show”! Also installed the Tesla accessory sunshades.I waxed my car yesterday (yes, I'm "old school") and was thinking how nice it was that I didn't have to wax that large roof area
To help with summer heat, I bought these. It's not mentioned but they came with (optional) reflective silver coloured opaque overlays (held with elastic) which totally block all light.
The Yakima aftermarket rack that clamps onto the drip rails avoids contact with the roof glass that the Tesla branded rack requires.
However, the glass roof seems to be worse at keeping wind noise (from rack and cargo) than the regular roofs in other cars.
I would absolutely prefer to have a metal roof. Even if it cost more, I'd go with it over the glass. I live in a hot climate and I end up putting up sunshades to block the sun so the view is wasted anyway.
One less piece of glass to crack and less worries about putting on a roof rack. Tesla made it a pain to go with a hitch on the 3/S (i.e. potential warranty issues if you put on a hitch in the US) so if you need extra storage you have to go to the roof.
One less piece of glass to crack and less worries about putting on a roof rack. Tesla made it a pain to go with a hitch on the 3/S (i.e. potential warranty issues if you put on a hitch in the US) so if you need extra storage you have to go to the roof.
doc5339
Member
The "glass roof" in the Model X is actually they windshield continuing over the front seaters' heads. Seems very different than the panoramic glass roof on the Model S, 3, Y and other vehicles where there is a header separating the windshield from the roof line.
Interesting. I've installed the Tesla rack three times, removing it for long trips. The brackets go under special supports under the glass, but it can be a little unclear whether you have them positioned just right. There are photos online of the receiving supports but it's still worrisome given the consequences of getting it wrong. Also, you have to use a torque wrench because overtightening could be bad.
JustJohn
Member
I prefer a metal roof. My head is 2" away from it, I have it covered with screens, and I see no purpose for it.
mangrove79
Member
Glass roof every time! By the look of this thread, I'm definitely in the minority. I'm in SW FL, and the sun is tough in the summer. But for every hour I spend under my glass roof in the hot summer sun, I enjoy an equal hour in the winter where it feels infinitely better than a metal roof. Would I be pissed if it cracked for some reason, of course, but only if and when I cross that bridge.
I'll also likely never put up a roof rack because I love the view of the sky when I do look up, and so does my friends when they ride with me carpooling to golf. I would feel depressed if the glass isn't there. My other car doesn't have glass roof (or sunroof) so it's been designated to be the carrier of my kayaks and bikes.
I'll also likely never put up a roof rack because I love the view of the sky when I do look up, and so does my friends when they ride with me carpooling to golf. I would feel depressed if the glass isn't there. My other car doesn't have glass roof (or sunroof) so it's been designated to be the carrier of my kayaks and bikes.
cdubois
Member
I’d love to see a convertible 3 and S. It can have a glass, carbon fiber, or aluminum roof.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
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HeatproofGenie
Member
Yes, exactly. From those photos it seems it would be easy to get it in the right position, but it never feels clearcut without being able to see the brackets.
