So my G70 sunroof exploded on the highway today. #&@!

[G-772392]

How much did the repair cost you?

 

[orange260z]

However, as I've mentioned before, maybe I was just lucky, but my 2006 330i with 80k miles and 2011 335xi with 65k miles (so both out of warranty) were both extremely reliable. I wouldn't have been afraid to keep either of them much longer than I did. I sold one because I decided I wanted AWD, and then I sold the other when a loaded sport model with a manual became available. The biggest issue I have with BMW now is their styling. I don't like their looks or their new dash/gauge layout.

I, too, had a 2006 330i RWD "back in the day"... bought it used about 1 year old, loved that car with the high-output NA motor. However, it required a head replacement under warranty (the bill was like CAD14K back in 2009!!!) and started costing me a lot for small stuff even while under the Certified-Series B2B (but inclusionary) extended warranty. I ended up having to trade it for SUV (Hyundai Veracruz) after having a second kid.

I agree with your comments on current BMW styling, I really disliked the current 3 inside and out.

 

[G-119332]

Driving on the highway today, at about 75mph in rush hour traffic, with my sunroof closed. It suddenly just explodes! It was a mild 50 degree day, so no thermal stress. I wasn't driving under any overpasses, I don't believe anything hit it. Sounded like a bomb went off.
I pulled over at a rest stop and tried to clean it up a bit and break off most of the cracked glass that was left. I had to drive two hours on the highway to get home, with the sun visor/headliner open part way because it was buffeting so violently with no glass to cover it. Got glass all over the interior. What a mess!
I called Genesis right after it happened (even though I'm out of warranty). They opened a case, for what that's worth. I'm not sure if they're going to cover it. It's going to be pricey. I'll talk to my insurance agent tomorrow. Argh. Not feeling too good about this.View attachment 51775

Good morning, what ever came of this?

 

[Philbytx]

Read the whole thread. You can just replace the glass panel.

 

[Husky]

Good morning, what ever came of this?

Yes, my insurance company covered it and I was able to get just the glass panel replaced by a local auto glass shop who said they see a lot of these.
The dealer was completely clueless and useless and sent me to a collision shop that wanted to replace the entire sunroof assembly (which wasn't available in the US) for about $3500 IIRC.
Genesis corporate washed their hands of the entire matter. They provided no help, had no explanation for what happened and had no interest in seeing the photos.