# Why do you want a sunroof in your car?

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [September 9, 2026, 9:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-want-a-sunroof-in-your-car/1032928 "2026-09-09T09:56:35Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-want-a-sunroof-in-your-car/1032928/34 "2026-09-09T16:25:37Z")

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> [@John\_DiFool](#):
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> Poll added, link below the OP in the usual spot.

> [@Polls only: No discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6990):
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> [\*A Sunroof is opaque or transparent, but can’t be opened; a Moonroof can be opened.]

I disagree with your definitions here in the poll. A sunroof is opaque; a moonroof is transparent glass (typically with a moveable shade underneath as well). That is the difference.

They can both typically be opened (which is the whole point of an opaque sunroof).

(I call a “sunroof” that is opaque and can’t be opened a “roof”. 😉)

After all, what is the point of an opaque sunroof that can’t be opened?

P.S. Also, all of your options refer to “opening it” or not. I love my moonroof mainly for the large piece of clear glass over my head that lets in lots of natural light. But I hardly ever open it to the outside air.

In other words, you have no option for: “I love my moonroof and open the shade all the time, but hardly ever open it to the outside.”

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