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ScotMac wrote: Sat Oct 02, 2021 12:46 pm Numerous cars on the road nowadays have sun roof / panoramic roof from "cheap cars" all the way through. You would have to assume that the majority do not leak.

We have had a couple of roadsters and even they have been leak free.
I googled this and it appears there is a class action lawsuit against Porsche in the US for leaky sunroofs. Its pretty pathetic that Porsche can’t make a roof that doesn’t leak when pretty much every other car manufacturer manages it.

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Fairynuff wrote: Sat Oct 02, 2021 2:28 pm If I buy a new Macan and spec it with a Pano Roof and NEVER open it will that ensure it never leaks?

I somehow doubt that Porsche would guarantee that in writing ;)
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OmniCognateSnr wrote: Sat Oct 02, 2021 2:46 pm
ScotMac wrote: Sat Oct 02, 2021 12:46 pm Numerous cars on the road nowadays have sun roof / panoramic roof from "cheap cars" all the way through. You would have to assume that the majority do not leak.

We have had a couple of roadsters and even they have been leak free.
I googled this and it appears there is a class action lawsuit against Porsche in the US for leaky sunroofs. Its pretty pathetic that Porsche can’t make a roof that doesn’t leak when pretty much every other car manufacturer manages it.
That is what I was thinking ......
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Fairynuff wrote: Sat Oct 02, 2021 2:28 pm If I buy a new Macan and spec it with a Pano Roof and NEVER open it will that ensure it never leaks?
I open (tilt) my roof probably most days when it is not raining. I rarely fully open the roof.

No leaks ..... (so far :roll: )
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I had no idea about this ...... and I'm a bit miffed. No problems at all on mine but will speak to Porsche to find out how much it is for a 'Sunroof Service' .... to prevent any future issue
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Two Macans both with panoramic roofs. Never garaged, but never parked under trees. Absolutely no leaks in 4+ yrs.

Use it tilted regularly and often fully open on warm sunny days. 8-)
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SAC1 wrote: Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:49 pm Two Macans both with panoramic roofs. Never garaged, but never parked under trees. Absolutely no leaks in 4+ yrs.

Use it tilted regularly and often fully open on warm sunny days. 8-)
Nice to see a positive comment. I never garage mine, but no trees etc. Wondering what the best stuff is to buy to keep the rubber seal in good condition? any ideas?
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MTUK wrote: Sat Oct 02, 2021 5:11 pm
SAC1 wrote: Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:49 pm Two Macans both with panoramic roofs. Never garaged, but never parked under trees. Absolutely no leaks in 4+ yrs.

Use it tilted regularly and often fully open on warm sunny days. 8-)
Nice to see a positive comment. I never garage mine, but no trees etc. Wondering what the best stuff is to buy to keep the rubber seal in good condition? any ideas?
I have never applied anything to the seals.
With the SD I did ask at the first [2yr] service to check the roof seals and drain tubes - nothing needed doing they said.
I will request the same check when the GTS goes in for its first service next May.
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MTUK wrote: Sat Oct 02, 2021 5:11 pm
SAC1 wrote: Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:49 pm Two Macans both with panoramic roofs. Never garaged, but never parked under trees. Absolutely no leaks in 4+ yrs.

Use it tilted regularly and often fully open on warm sunny days. 8-)
Nice to see a positive comment. I never garage mine, but no trees etc. Wondering what the best stuff is to buy to keep the rubber seal in good condition? any ideas?
I always treat all the rubber seals on my cars with Gummiphledge at regular intervals.
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4 1/2 years Macan owner from new. No leaks. always garaged. I don't think treating the seals will make any difference. Its the drains that needs be clear. The drains are there for when water passes the seal, because it is not a watertight fit. The sunroof is the same as the golf and other VAG cars.
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