Home Menu

Site Navigation


View Poll Results: Sunroof in 4runners
I don't have sunroof. 38 49.35%
I don't have sunroof.
38 49.35%
I have sunroof and think it is waste of money and reduction of cabin height. 6 7.79%
I have sunroof and think it is waste of money and reduction of cabin height.
6 7.79%
I have sunroof and use it <1 times per year. 3 3.90%
I have sunroof and use it <1 times per year.
3 3.90%
I have sunroof and use it <1 times per month and >1 time per year. 6 7.79%
I have sunroof and use it <1 times per month and >1 time per year.
6 7.79%
I have sunroof and use it >1 times per month. 24 31.17%
I have sunroof and use it >1 times per month.
24 31.17%
Voters: 77. You may not vote on this poll

User Tag List

Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 02-04-2021, 12:09 AM #1
gordonf gordonf is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Black Mesa
Posts: 45
gordonf is on a distinguished road
gordonf gordonf is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Black Mesa
Posts: 45
gordonf is on a distinguished road
4runners with KDSS but without sunroof

Today the dealer told me there are almost no 4runners in PNW with KDSS and without sunroof so it should be kind of special order.
And indeed, took a look at cars.com and there are plenty of 4runners with sunroof. But almost none KDSS and no sunroofs.
So, just curious and decided created this poll to grab opinions.

Last edited by gordonf; 02-04-2021 at 12:12 AM.
gordonf is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-04-2021, 12:39 AM #2
DKsnap DKsnap is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Posts: 7
DKsnap is on a distinguished road
DKsnap DKsnap is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Posts: 7
DKsnap is on a distinguished road
I had the opposite problem when I bought my 4runner in Hawaii, no kdss with the sunroof option.
DKsnap is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-04-2021, 12:42 AM #3
salsanacho salsanacho is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 100
salsanacho will become famous soon enough
salsanacho salsanacho is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 100
salsanacho will become famous soon enough
I have an Offroad with KDSS but no sunroof. My previous two vehicles had sunroofs but I never used them. I think most Offroads are Offroad Premiums which usually has the sunroof package.
salsanacho is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-04-2021, 12:56 AM #4
gordonf gordonf is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Black Mesa
Posts: 45
gordonf is on a distinguished road
gordonf gordonf is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Black Mesa
Posts: 45
gordonf is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by SarcasticSOB View Post
You are missing an option. The option I would select is

I would not own a car with a sun roof.
Well, that is almost "I do not have a sunroof"
gordonf is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-04-2021, 01:00 AM #5
gordonf gordonf is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Black Mesa
Posts: 45
gordonf is on a distinguished road
gordonf gordonf is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Black Mesa
Posts: 45
gordonf is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by SarcasticSOB View Post
It depends on the region. In the gulf coast region I could not find or order an offroad premium without a sunroof. I finally flew to Arizona and drove 1200 miles back home so I could avoid having a leaky roof.
Well, I found one around ~200 miles from me, but still wondering why sunroofs are so popular.

My opinion - they leak, they reduce cabin height, during fast stop rear passenger hit sunroof with head (I tested that by myself ), it costs extra money.
In my previous vehicle I never used sunroof...
gordonf is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-04-2021, 01:07 AM #6
T4R416 T4R416 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Toronto Canada
Posts: 266
T4R416 will become famous soon enough
T4R416 T4R416 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Toronto Canada
Posts: 266
T4R416 will become famous soon enough
Love driving with sunroof open and rear window all the way down... 🙏🏽 That is all.
T4R416 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-04-2021, 01:37 AM #7
02SE 02SE is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Here, There..
Posts: 3,784
02SE is a splendid one to behold 02SE is a splendid one to behold 02SE is a splendid one to behold 02SE is a splendid one to behold 02SE is a splendid one to behold 02SE is a splendid one to behold 02SE is a splendid one to behold
02SE 02SE is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Here, There..
Posts: 3,784
02SE is a splendid one to behold 02SE is a splendid one to behold 02SE is a splendid one to behold 02SE is a splendid one to behold 02SE is a splendid one to behold 02SE is a splendid one to behold 02SE is a splendid one to behold
I wanted and bought KDSS and the moonroof.
02SE is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-04-2021, 02:11 AM #8
wcjeep's Avatar
wcjeep wcjeep is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Earth
Posts: 912
wcjeep has a spectacular aura about wcjeep has a spectacular aura about wcjeep has a spectacular aura about
wcjeep wcjeep is offline
Member
wcjeep's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Earth
Posts: 912
wcjeep has a spectacular aura about wcjeep has a spectacular aura about wcjeep has a spectacular aura about
I had to wait for multiple boat shipments of 4runners to get Trd off-road Premium kdss no sunroof, not black, not red. I refuse to own a black vehicle (easily scratched). Wife refuses to own red. Some people like sunroofs. At some point they leak, rattle and/or break. Friend of a friend 5th gen 4runner sunroof broke when a crow dropped something on it. Non sunroof vehicle is stronger and lighter.

I think it took at least 3 boat shipments for a vehicle that fit my needs to arrive. Dealer had to trade another dealer to get it. Don't settle.

I live near Seattle.




Quote:
Originally Posted by gordonf View Post
Today the dealer told me there are almost no 4runners in PNW with KDSS and without sunroof so it should be kind of special order.
And indeed, took a look at cars.com and there are plenty of 4runners with sunroof. But almost none KDSS and no sunroofs.
So, just curious and decided created this poll to grab opinions.
__________________
2018 Offroad Premium w/KDSS

1993 Jeep YJ w/stuff
wcjeep is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-04-2021, 02:45 AM #9
gordonf gordonf is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Black Mesa
Posts: 45
gordonf is on a distinguished road
gordonf gordonf is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Black Mesa
Posts: 45
gordonf is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by wcjeep View Post
I had to wait for multiple boat shipments of 4runners to get Trd off-road Premium kdss no sunroof, not black, not red.
I think it took at least 3 boat shipments for a vehicle that fit my needs to arrive. Dealer had to trade another dealer to get it. Don't settle.

I live near Seattle.
Uhh, thanks for the inputs, that makes sense.
OK, will not surrender to my impatience and will wait for what I want...
Out of curiosity - what was calendar time of 3 boat shipments for this?
Yeah, I also live near Seattle and I see situation here is not good with KDSS/-Sunroof vehicles...
gordonf is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-04-2021, 03:01 AM #10
ElectroBoy ElectroBoy is offline
Banned
 
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 2,247
Real Name: Mark
ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future
ElectroBoy ElectroBoy is offline
Banned
 
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 2,247
Real Name: Mark
ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future ElectroBoy has a brilliant future
I had a 3rd Gen with sunroof for 18 years. I used it for a total of less than 2 hours open. Too hot in the sun. Got my 18 ORP with KDSS and no sunroof, waiting in the dealers lot for me. Just what I wanted.
ElectroBoy is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-04-2021, 06:29 AM #11
glwood54 glwood54 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Age: 69
Posts: 58
glwood54 is on a distinguished road
glwood54 glwood54 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Age: 69
Posts: 58
glwood54 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by ElectroBoy View Post
Got my 18 ORP with KDSS and no sunroof, waiting in the dealers lot for me. Just what I wanted.
Same here. Found my OR on the dealer lot with KDSS, and w/out a sunroof. It's not a Premium.
glwood54 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-04-2021, 06:51 AM #12
thirteen thirteen is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Arizona
Posts: 86
thirteen will become famous soon enough
thirteen thirteen is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Arizona
Posts: 86
thirteen will become famous soon enough
I easily found my OR with KDSS and NO sunroof in Phoenix.
thirteen is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-04-2021, 08:02 AM #13
RichinRidgewood's Avatar
RichinRidgewood RichinRidgewood is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: North of Dallas
Posts: 1,664
RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold
RichinRidgewood RichinRidgewood is offline
Senior Member
RichinRidgewood's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: North of Dallas
Posts: 1,664
RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold
I have a sunroof on my 4RP and I use it often. Much more often than once a month. I’m 6’2” tall and I dont have an issue with interior roof height.This is the third vehicle I have purchased with a sunroof.

I would not have another vehicle without a sunroof.

I enjoy having it open in the summer and having the sun in the truck when its sunny but cold out. Since the rear window opens you can set it at the proper height for having a nice breeze in the truck.

I have my key fob set so the sunroof opens along with the windows and that works great for cooling off the interior quickly.
__________________
2020 4Runner SR5 Premium 4x4
Barcelona Red, Graphite/Grey
Sunroof
RichinRidgewood is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-04-2021, 09:30 AM #14
mteolus's Avatar
mteolus mteolus is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 1,508
mteolus is a splendid one to behold mteolus is a splendid one to behold mteolus is a splendid one to behold mteolus is a splendid one to behold mteolus is a splendid one to behold mteolus is a splendid one to behold mteolus is a splendid one to behold
mteolus mteolus is offline
Senior Member
mteolus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 1,508
mteolus is a splendid one to behold mteolus is a splendid one to behold mteolus is a splendid one to behold mteolus is a splendid one to behold mteolus is a splendid one to behold mteolus is a splendid one to behold mteolus is a splendid one to behold
I have a moonroof/sunroof, KDSS, and a sliding rear cargo tray. I like and want them all. If it's cloudy or dark I open it. If I'm wheeling in the mountains I may have it open when sunny as well. If I'm in downtown I like to open it.
__________________
2017 Off-road Premium w KDSS, moon roof, sliding rear cargo deck,3" Toytech Boss lift, SPC upper control arms, Sonoran Steel High Articulation KDSS Trac/PanHard Bar, RCI sliders, RCI skid plates aluminum including gas tank, C4 Fab diff skid plate, SCS Ray 10 Wheels Matte Gray, 285/70R17 Hankook Dynapro AT2 RF11 E-load RWL, Cali Raised LED 3x2 fog-light pods, Lock'r Down EXxtreme console safe with electronic lock, Auto Heat Shield all windows, Raingler rear cargo net, Canvasback rear covers, LFD Off-Road cross bars aluminum, LFD Hybrid bumper, LFD wind fairing, LFD Hi-lift jack mounts, Goat Armor, Blackgate Custom KDSS spacers, Ironman 2.5 awning with quick release mounts, Ironman 12,000 lb synthetic line winch.
mteolus is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-04-2021, 09:47 AM #15
redshift83's Avatar
redshift83 redshift83 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 92
redshift83 will become famous soon enough
redshift83 redshift83 is offline
Member
redshift83's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 92
redshift83 will become famous soon enough
My '10 Trail has KDSS and a sunroof. I wouldn't want to get rid of either. I use the sunroof all the time when the weather's nice, and like the extra light that gets in even when closed. I'm sure it reduces the headroom, but i'm nowhere near the roof in it, unlike my Celica where the sunroof means i can't sit up straight with a helmet on, LOL.
__________________
10 4Runner Trail - Dobinsons IMS, Spidertrax, C4 Fab Lo Pro bumper, Prinsu full rack, etc.
91 Celica All-Trac - tons of mods
99 Miata -makes supercharger noises
83 CJ7 - 304 swap w/tbi, 33's, still broken
redshift83 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply

Tags
4runners , cars.com , grab , kdss , sunroof


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
5th Gen. KDSS vs. Non-KDSS handling performance & sway bar diameter differences. CS223 5th gen T4Rs 60 12-08-2021 06:48 PM
Body Roll and Nose Diving on Non-KDSS 4Runners? arouth 5th gen T4Rs 24 01-16-2021 11:19 AM
New 4R Purchase: KDSS vs Non-KDSS with Modified Suspension and Added Weight? yellowdog 5th gen T4Rs 5 12-13-2017 01:32 PM
Rock sliders for 4runners with KDSS? dhatcher 5th gen T4Rs 39 10-22-2017 07:50 PM
2015 KDSS 4Runners on Texas Dealer Lots? trailnaut 5th gen T4Rs 2 09-23-2014 11:17 AM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:22 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Feedback Buttons provided by Advanced Post Thanks / Like (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
***This site is an unofficial Toyota site, and is not officially endorsed, supported, authorized by or affiliated with Toyota. All company, product, or service names references in this web site are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. The Toyota name, marks, designs and logos, as well as Toyota model names, are registered trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation***Ad Management plugin by RedTyger
 
Copyright © 2020