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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 01:14 AM
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Default Sunroof in RS1, should I?

Everyone seems to hesitate when thinking about cutting a hole in the RS1's roof. I know I am, but there is no other way.

I saw an xB with dual roofs Friday, Off the chain

We offer it: Dual Spoiler Sunroof w/ Top Slider & Sun Shade = $1,695.00 / $1,595.00 w/o Sun Shade
Old Mar 15, 2004 | 01:18 AM
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thats what i'm getting. think its cool as hell. or may try something custom like the nissan maxima that extends the entire roof idunno. we'll see
Old Mar 15, 2004 | 01:22 AM
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As long as the sunroof job is done right, it should be pimp... They don't have a sunroof option that slides into the roof?
Old Mar 15, 2004 | 01:35 AM
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If you've got the $$$
Old Mar 15, 2004 | 01:50 AM
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I am not sure about a dual roof, but if you call a couple of high end audio and stereo places, some do sunroofs. If they are certified they do a good job. I was looking at one, and most places dont charge more than like 800 to put in a power slide and tilt single plane sunroof.
Old Mar 15, 2004 | 01:52 AM
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We've got a moonroof on our project car...super clean install and it works great. No regrets.

I'm looking into a group buy for some of the Scion Evo guys tomorrow...I'll let you know what's up.
Old Mar 15, 2004 | 01:54 AM
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ya, do it if you want to kill the resale value of your box - it's a special edition, you shouldn't put ANY holes in it imho!

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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 03:54 AM
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question:
does the glass slide back or does it just pop up? if just pops up and doesn't slide back then don't add it.

i would add it if it was a moonroof. then there is the commet besk one said about it being a limited edition. limited editions normally should go without any mods to keep the value up.
Old Mar 15, 2004 | 05:28 AM
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i really don't think there is gonna be much resale value on these vehicles. i mean comon were not talking about a classic vette these are just econoboxes. i may be wrong but i just don't see there being a big collector car demand for the xb in the future.
Old Mar 15, 2004 | 05:50 AM
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I dont think that they will be worth alot but I am sure it will hold its value... I had a Galant vr4, turbo AWD same as a ecliupse but in 4 doors and it sold for a hell of a lot more then an eclipse in the same shape and mileage, I know this is a bit different but I still wanna put a sun roof in ours!
Old Mar 15, 2004 | 05:54 AM
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I got a sunroof and I love it!

Check out my profile, I have a pic of it and where I had them put the buttons for it.

Good luck!

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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 05:58 AM
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I think it would be dope to have dual sun roofs! The rear passengers are out of reach of my sunroof, unless they lean forward.
Old Mar 16, 2004 | 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ncscion
i really don't think there is gonna be much resale value on these vehicles. i mean comon were not talking about a classic vette these are just econoboxes. i may be wrong but i just don't see there being a big collector car demand for the xb in the future.
the resale value will be far more then a normal xB. it is that way with any limited edition car.
Old Mar 16, 2004 | 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ikonXone
Originally Posted by ncscion
i really don't think there is gonna be much resale value on these vehicles. i mean comon were not talking about a classic vette these are just econoboxes. i may be wrong but i just don't see there being a big collector car demand for the xb in the future.
the resale value will be far more then a normal xB. it is that way with any limited edition car.
maybe so but if you check our forum most people have hella miles on their xb's already and they haven't even been released a year. add to that nobody on here except maybe a few have even left their cars stock. these are all important points related to collector cars. they must stay in stock form, and should have very few miles, in order for them to have value to collectors. i could go on for days about this but the point is that these cars are not gonna be worth squat to alota people. only to a few and don't expect to retire off of what you sale it for.
Old Mar 16, 2004 | 04:47 AM
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low miles is definately a determining factor to value. as for mods, it can go either way. if it has all trd related options then it might work, but we just don't know yet. if a rs1.0 gets modded to hell, then it won't keep its value. you make some good points there that i didn't even really stop to think about.
Old Mar 16, 2004 | 05:01 AM
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i will be honest with you and say that for myself, i only got the rs1 for the color and the value. i wanted the xb b/f but thought the avail. colors were boring. so when i saw that they offered the hot lava i was sold. i don't intend to collect this car, resale this car for profit, or anything of that sort, just mod the hell out of it and enjoy the benfits of owning a badass wip.
Old Mar 16, 2004 | 05:06 AM
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Is it worth getting one in you state? Im not trying to be a smartass....Ive never been there in the winter. Id think about here....but it was 80+ degrees here today . Id rather not have a sunroof if snow piled up on it and I could only use it 1/4 of the year.
Old Mar 16, 2004 | 05:08 AM
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i got the sunroof....get it...you wont regret.....but i live in cali.......
Old Mar 16, 2004 | 02:55 PM
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If you think that a bright orange car is going to hold its value, you're wrong. Limited edition or not, weird colors dont hold their value. Don't get me wrong, I love it but dont think orange = investment.


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Old Mar 16, 2004 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by macncheese
If you think that a bright orange car is going to hold its value, you're wrong. Limited edition or not, weird colors dont hold their value. Don't get me wrong, I love it but dont think orange = investment.


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excuse me but i could think of alota strang color cars that are collectors items. it seems like back in the day dodge was making some ugly ___ colors but now they are worth hella cash. examples VW's, Chargers, Camero's, Vette. the list goes on get your hands on any of those cars ( which came in orange except for the Vette i think) and you can retire, send yo kids to college and then by a xb with cash. the color is not the rs1 downfall its the fact that 1. econobox 2. most will not stay stock 3. there will be alota inexperienced modders doing mods (and hell with all the lights that people are installing a few will prob. catch fire) and you can't get paid that way.

just my 2 cents



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