Options Panoramic Glass Roof option on EX spec

Civic Centre · 23rd October 2006, 10:34

Hello,

I just wanted to clarify as I seem to have read elsewhere that the panoramic glass roof is now an option that is available for EX specced Civics!

When I ordered my Civic (EX CDTi) in February this year I was told by the dealer that I could not specify the glass roof as it was "not an option for the EX".

If it is now an option when did this change?

Cheers!

Civic Centre

pcr · 23rd October 2006, 11:05

Order my EX in April 2006. Yes, the glass roof plus leather was an option, you had to have both, which I have.

allan40alt · 23rd October 2006, 11:07

I think it changed towards the end of March/early April. I ordered my EX i-Shift on 3rd Feb and wanted leather with glass roof but it wasn't available. Later (I think it was early April) I was messing around on the Honda Civic website and noticed in the 'Build Your Own' section that suddenly I could choose the leather/glass option.

I wanted to add it to my order but was told I couldn't, so I had to place a fresh order. Delivery went from June to July to August to September to early October then it may not be until after Christmas. Then told Cosmic Grey was being dropped after July production!

In exasperation I asked what they had coming in during July and settled for the NHB (which was my very close second choice anyway) but with velour and no glass roof. They agreed to supply it without the colour charge.

PS: I now have leather installed (see Bespoke Leather Club under Transform Leather) and, unlike the factory fitted leather, it is full leather.

Civic Centre · 23rd October 2006, 11:49

Thanks for the quick posts, looks like I missed out on the glass roof by about a month! Although the pain the Allan40alt has gone through I think my ignorance about the change in options was probably a good thing.

It did seem strange to me when I ordered the car that the top spec car (EX CDTi) could not have certain options (i.e. glass roof), other manufacturers dont impose these restraints.

I'm glad the problems did not put you off getting a Civic in long run Allan40alt

Cheers!

Civic Centre

penfold · 23rd October 2006, 12:33

I got the ES because it had the glass roof, have only ever closed the blind once, felt claustrophobic. Now open all the time, nice and airy. How many owners with glass roof keep the blind open all the time?

Bungle · 23rd October 2006, 12:52

Mine is actually closed most of the time! I open it on special occasions to make it feel more 'special'!
Seriously, it is closed more often than open. I don't like the grey sky making the cabin look dingy in 1/2 light, I prefer a much darker cabin in that situation. In strong summer sun, I often close it to keep the sun off me and the dash instruments.
I feel it is nicest on a clear evening, with deep blue skies above.

When I first got it, I used to like watching rain on the roof when stuck at lights or in traffic, but that novelty wore off quite quickly.

I always open it when I have rear passengers, though. I know it is a lot airier back there with it open, and I like the look on people's faces when the blind sweeps open above them!

Fedorov · 23rd October 2006, 13:37

Yes the EX glass roof option became available around the 31st March 2006, I was lucky to order mine a few days later.

My roof has only ever been close when showing someone how cool it opens/closes, stays open all the time, way too dark in there with it closed, love the light airyness (is that a word?) it gives the cabin.

Maldax · 23rd October 2006, 21:52

When I ordered my EX in June I was told the Glass Roof would mean me waiting till December so I have not got one.... But on the plus side then managed to add Storms in budget

sarahjo · 23rd October 2006, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bungle

Mine is actually closed most of the time! I open it on special occasions to make it feel more 'special'!
Seriously, it is closed more often than open. I don't like the grey sky making the cabin look dingy in 1/2 light, I prefer a much darker cabin in that situation. In strong summer sun, I often close it to keep the sun off me and the dash instruments.
I feel it is nicest on a clear evening, with deep blue skies above.

When I first got it, I used to like watching rain on the roof when stuck at lights or in traffic, but that novelty wore off quite quickly.

I always open it when I have rear passengers, though. I know it is a lot airier back there with it open, and I like the look on people's faces when the blind sweeps open above them!

I only open mine at night at the mo...to watch the stars

WoolyCiv · 23rd October 2006, 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarahjo

I only open mine at night at the mo...to watch the stars

What are you doing while watching them - not driving surely

sarahjo · 23rd October 2006, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoolyCiv

What are you doing while watching them - not driving surely

Well yeah of course,,,what is the point of being at the helm of the SS Enterprise and not look at the stars

Gweneira · 23rd October 2006, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarahjo

Well yeah of course,,,what is the point of being at the helm of the SS Enterprise and not look at the stars

Oh my lord, and I've just let you drive home in the dark. That is scary

sarahjo · 23rd October 2006, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gweneira

Oh my lord, and I've just let you drive home in the dark. That is scary

Oh yeah.......have no idea where i've just driven...car is so clever it finds its own way home...i got here safely though...i told you that

Gweneira · 23rd October 2006, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarahjo

Oh yeah.......have no idea where i've just driven...car is so clever it finds its own way home...i got here safely though...i told you that

Yup, you are safe, but have you heard the news, 6 padestrians mown down by a honda civic in the Cheshire area!!!

sarahjo · 23rd October 2006, 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gweneira

Yup, you are safe, but have you heard the news, 6 padestrians mown down by a honda civic in the Cheshire area!!!

Wasn't me guv....i'm innocent...

TTDegs · 24th October 2006, 00:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarahjo

....i'm innocent...

damn - I've got to clean a mouthful of coffee out of my keyboard now...

note to self - swallow drink before reading sarahjo's posts

yes - glass roof available from later March - about a week after I ordered mine...

sarahjo · 24th October 2006, 00:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

damn - I've got to clean a mouthful of coffee out of my keyboard now...

note to self - swallow drink before reading sarahjo's posts

yes - glass roof available from later March - about a week after I ordered mine...

What are you inferring

TTDegs · 24th October 2006, 00:56

that my coffee was too hot

sarahjo · 24th October 2006, 00:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

that my coffee was too hot

I thought as much......couldn't be anything else

Skaven252 · 24th October 2006, 06:43

Does the blind improve insulation? How well does the glass roof itself insulate heat? Just wondering if cold weather would be a reason to close the roof, to retain heat inside the car better. But with all the heating going on, I suppose that won't really become a problem.

The only other reasons I can think of for closing the roof would be if sun was glaring you or the passengers, or if there's a paparazzi helicopter above you and you want some privacy.

Oh, and maybe at night, to keep the streetlights above and behind you from reflecting off the shiny dash (yes, I noticed it happen occasionally when driving at night, though the concave shape reduces the effect greatly).

23rd October 2006, 10:34	#1 (permalink)
Civic Centre Valve Cap Join Date: 21st October 2006 Location: Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Panoramic Glass Roof option on EX spec Hello, I just wanted to clarify as I seem to have read elsewhere that the panoramic glass roof is now an option that is available for EX specced Civics! When I ordered my Civic (EX CDTi) in February this year I was told by the dealer that I could not specify the glass roof as it was "not an option for the EX". If it is now an option when did this change? Cheers! Civic Centre

23rd October 2006, 11:07	#3 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,253 Thanks: 13 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think it changed towards the end of March/early April. I ordered my EX i-Shift on 3rd Feb and wanted leather with glass roof but it wasn't available. Later (I think it was early April) I was messing around on the Honda Civic website and noticed in the 'Build Your Own' section that suddenly I could choose the leather/glass option. I wanted to add it to my order but was told I couldn't, so I had to place a fresh order. Delivery went from June to July to August to September to early October then it may not be until after Christmas. Then told Cosmic Grey was being dropped after July production! In exasperation I asked what they had coming in during July and settled for the NHB (which was my very close second choice anyway) but with velour and no glass roof. They agreed to supply it without the colour charge. PS: I now have leather installed (see Bespoke Leather Club under Transform Leather) and, unlike the factory fitted leather, it is full leather. Last edited by allan40alt; 23rd October 2006 at 11:15.

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pcr Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th September 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 850 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Order my EX in April 2006. Yes, the glass roof plus leather was an option, you had to have both, which I have.

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Civic Centre Valve Cap Join Date: 21st October 2006 Location: Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the quick posts, looks like I missed out on the glass roof by about a month! Although the pain the Allan40alt has gone through I think my ignorance about the change in options was probably a good thing. It did seem strange to me when I ordered the car that the top spec car (EX CDTi) could not have certain options (i.e. glass roof), other manufacturers dont impose these restraints. I'm glad the problems did not put you off getting a Civic in long run Allan40alt Cheers! Civic Centre

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Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,222 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Mine is actually closed most of the time! I open it on special occasions to make it feel more 'special'! Seriously, it is closed more often than open. I don't like the grey sky making the cabin look dingy in 1/2 light, I prefer a much darker cabin in that situation. In strong summer sun, I often close it to keep the sun off me and the dash instruments. I feel it is nicest on a clear evening, with deep blue skies above. When I first got it, I used to like watching rain on the roof when stuck at lights or in traffic, but that novelty wore off quite quickly. I always open it when I have rear passengers, though. I know it is a lot airier back there with it open, and I like the look on people's faces when the blind sweeps open above them!

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Fedorov Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th April 2006 Posts: 783 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes the EX glass roof option became available around the 31st March 2006, I was lucky to order mine a few days later. My roof has only ever been close when showing someone how cool it opens/closes, stays open all the time, way too dark in there with it closed, love the light airyness (is that a word?) it gives the cabin.

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Skaven252 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st June 2006 Location: Espoo, Finland Posts: 249 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Does the blind improve insulation? How well does the glass roof itself insulate heat? Just wondering if cold weather would be a reason to close the roof, to retain heat inside the car better. But with all the heating going on, I suppose that won't really become a problem. The only other reasons I can think of for closing the roof would be if sun was glaring you or the passengers, or if there's a paparazzi helicopter above you and you want some privacy. Oh, and maybe at night, to keep the streetlights above and behind you from reflecting off the shiny dash (yes, I noticed it happen occasionally when driving at night, though the concave shape reduces the effect greatly).