Retro fit Panoramic roof?

[Pitts Pilot]

My SL does not have a Panoramic roof. Other than that I think it's perfect!

So what would you expect to pay from a Breakers for a good condition Pano roof section? £500?, £1,000? What do you reckon?

Also, just how tricky would it be to fit?
(Or do I just take it to Olly at PCS?)

I'm not looking forward to taking the damn thing off the donor car at the breakers
Anyone done this and can shed some light on the operation?

Thanks

 

[Pitts Pilot]

I suppose buying a new roof from MB would cost an arm & a leg, and make it financially stupid?

Thanks

 

[IanA2]

I may be wrong but I don't think you can buy them from MB. Iirc they were a £5K+ option.

They come up every now and again, on eBay, but I've never seen one go for less than a grand. Range seems to be £1K to £1.8K. Do a search here, there has been some discussion about seals but the general feeling is that if the roof and car are of a similar vintage it should be a straight swap. They are a fair bit heavier that the tin roof so you need a strong helper or a hoist.

I very much doubt you'll get one from a breaker.

 

[redbaron]

Ian, He has an R230 not a 129.


It is merely a case of swapping the roof section over. I would have thought they will be available from breakers. Have a ring round

 

[IanA2]

Ah..:fail

 

[donubenz]

I guess if you broke one MB will be able to supply a spare but at what cost?
This guy is breaking a 230 but not sure if he has the roof or if it is a pano may be worth a call?
Merceds Sl 55 AMG r230 breaking for spares all parts | eBay
Don

 

[mabz]

I've seen a few pop up on eBay normally between 8-1500.00 £'s but it will add value to your car and selling your old one should see a good portion of your money back, good luck and if I hear of one ill send a link over

 

[donubenz]

Hi
Came across this that may answer how hard to fit.
The roofs seem very rare even in Germany and US used.
Keep searching!
Don
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