I've been a member for 8 or 9 months now, and have read almost every post in the 3rd gen forum to learn as much as i can before buying a FD, and i was wondering, would it be worth the gain in headroom to have the roof changed from a sunroof to a non-sunroof, or should i just wait and buy one without a sunroof? i'm 6'4, and have trouble with headroom in most vehicles i ride in (everything from an escort to the mini van i drive daily).

 

Change roofs??? Sounds like opening up a whole can of worms there. The FD is plagued with enough problems already so don't give yourself additional headaches.

I'd say wait till you find a non sunroof version.

 

Patience is a virtue.. Find a good base model or even better.. R1/R2.. my .02 cents.

Mikey M.

 

You probably won't fit in a FD with a sunroof, unless you are very short waisted (long legs). You won't know for sure until you try to get in one.

 

that's what i thought, but i was asking was more if i get a rolling chassis for dirt cheap and build it up from there, change out the roof if it had a sunroof

 

Does not sound very cost friendly.. and if done wrong, might risk your safety..

 

I've driven a few third gens and I didn't have any trouble with headroom. I'm about 6'4 but as someone mentioned above me.... long legs... short torso...

 

Wait for one without a sunroof or find a different car.