Thought I'd chime in with some comments on the sunroof:



I have the 743 Hollandia/Webasto:
http://www.wildtoys.com/vehicross/VX...dsMoonRoof.asp

Hollandia owns the patent on the sunroof, so you pretty much can't go wrong with the Hollanda/Webasto - it is the same that you get from a manufacteror.

About wind noise - I have a moonroof style that retracts fully into the liner and it has a built-in deflector. I found the noise to be very tolerable. What caused me to go back and get the external deflector was the cabin pressure. Since the VX doesn't have any real exterior vent windows, when the roof is fully open and your windows are closed (which you'll find yourself doing when it gets cold but you still want open sky), the back pressure on your ears is annoying above 30 mph. In other vehicles, I've cracked the rear windows to relieve the pressure - impossible with the VX. The external deflector redirects some of the air so you don't get the back pressure - something to think about - it does block the amount of "open air" so there is a negative. I went back and bought one and it cost me extra. If you negotiate the deflector up-front they will often throw it into the deal. Aim for around $950 for the total install (or less if you are a good negotiator).

I've never had a problem with it leaking, however someone else on the board had a short drain line that was directing water into his VX - there are plastic tubes that drain the sunroof away from the VX's interior. These need to be long enough and unobstructed or you can get wet. Most installers will put a new headliner in to hide the control mechanism. Donnie Cruce put black into his and it actually looked better than the light gray I have in mine (my opinion) - however you would need to dye the visors to make it look sweet. If you plan to replace your window pillars this would be a good thing to do.

-- Best, John