I love my sunroof. The car just feels bigger inside too.

 

Sun light through sunroof make the interior of Mini looks bigger and unique (over size glass). This is the only reason I order it.

For me, it is hot in the summer. Solution is have it tinted. Problem solved.

 

I don't dislike sunroofs as a whole - the BMW E36 sunroof is nice; my '91 Integra's wasn't bad, I rarely open my TDI's but that's because the roof rack creates a ton of wind noise - but words fail to describe how much I HATE (and I tend to use that word sparingly) the MINI sunroof.

Loud as hell when open...
Let's in too much light... although better when some sort of decal is applied...
Stupid screen does NOTHING...
Source of rattles (although Nittany has been good about that)...
Did I mention LOUD AS HELL when open?

Seriously - our MCc with the top down is quieter on the highway than the MCS with the sunroof open...

 

I live in Florida and have not had a problem with the heat from the sunroof. Also I like looking up and seeing the sky when I'm in the car - gives a much more "open" feeling.

 

Currently, I drive a BMW Z4 and 325i. I love top-down driving, but I've used the 325's sunroof maybe 3 times in the years I've had the car. In my search for a jet black MCS (2003-2005) to replace my 325i, I'm really hoping I find one without a sunroof; so far, it seems a very popular option.

 

LOL - Forums members ALL have Opinions about everything - but we are a lovable group - I too like the sound of the road and wind - just Not in my Mini - I have a Harley and 66 corvette for that when I get the urge...

 

True, having the sunroof is going to add a small amount of weight & for serious motorsports you must have a tin/no-glass top, but I'm not buying a new mini to gut out & run fender to fender, I'll build up a fiberglass bodied classic mini for that someday.

In the Pacific Northwest, the sun's a welcome treat, not a scorching threat, bring on the extra light (and sunshine whenever it breaks through), if it's really too hot, we'll get it tinted.

One thing no-one's mentioned yet, when you're buzzing along that seemingly empty road, how're you going to spot the traffic cops hovering overhead in their small planes without that vertical window

 

Does anybody know if you can have bike racks or surf racks with a sunroof? I haven't researched racks yet but that could be the deciding factor for me!

 

I was not going to get a sunroof. I have not had a susnroof in several years. I bought a MINI off the lot as they say. It has a sunroof and I love it. My interior is Tuscan beige leather. I enjoy the light coming in. I may decide to tint it or something in the summer but for now I love it. I would suggest that you test drive a car with and without it and see how your gut responds.

 

Sunroof - good for tracking helicopters that might be overhead (Italian Job)

 

I was going to chime in w/ a "everybody has good points" comment- but yours hit it on the head for me, n1tr0; yes, sunroof bad IF this is going to be a stripped out hardcore track car... But otherwise? No reason not to!
And if it's too much sun, it can always be tinted or get a sunroof graphic.