White R36, only with sunroof, why??

[Benem]

Anyone here know why it isn't possible to order a white r36 without the $$$sunroof ? Has anyone had this debate with their VW dealer? I am more than a little partial to white and can think of better ways to spend the sunroof money on the Passat, like Haldex or DSG upgrade, or Dynaudio for instance.

Seems strange that if the cars are not even built yet, to not be able to spec a white one without the sunroof. Don't you think?

Anyone know more about this?

[Luminary]

Don't know about the why, but I was always going to order the sunroof and wanted white anyway.

But yeah... it's a minimum of about $2k more than the base car this way. A bit more exclusive as well I think for that reason; since some people will not want the sunroof and for them it is not an option to go white.

[gead]

its a strange one alright....i was so set on white, that i was prepared to cop the sunroof (having always bagged them out)....now i really like it, i haven't yet closed the blind (it's not summer yet )

it would be great to get an explanation...let us know how you go Benem

[Steve]

The R32, when it was offered in white, had a similar problem.

White wasn't even an option when I ordered - I had the choice of blue, black, or silver. If I'd waited six months I would have gone white... it's hot.

[passatpout]

Enjoy the sunroof... I wouldn't have gone for one, but now that I have it.. I'll keep going with them, short of being able to take the top right off..

[apom]

believe it or not.... when i asked the question at the dealer the sunroof on the white ones was in replacement for NOT being metallic paint and therefore, made all the base pricing the same. Something to do with the arrangment with the factory about OZ delivered R36's


Sounds wierd but anything is possible

[Lance B]

I have a white R36 and love the sunroof.

[Benem]

I have a white R36 and love the sunroof.

...I know. I would still like to have a look at it when it suits you.