and why oh why did anyone think this was a good idea?

 

I do... except it should fold to the rear so the driver can see out...

Just like it was on the ML430...

 

On second thought, I dont like the one on the Jeep... you can clearly see the cross beam on the roof... that's just stupid...

But, I still like the Skyview roof's just like I do the Glasstop's...

 

its horrible on both vehicles. end of story

 

I agree. They look cheap and out of place.

 

Looks cheap, but probably feels good while driving.

 

It must do wonder for aerodynamic drag

 

Not a big fan of that kind of design to create an open roof. Either go sunroof (targa is ok), or go convertible, not an accordian roof

 

My former boss had this on his ML320 when they first came out (in fact your pic file name indicates it was an ML320 too) - I guess it was kind of an unknown special order option or something. I thought it was a pretty slick idea - from the inside the opening is HUGE. I've heard that those retractable roofs were pretty problematic though.

 

Who worries about that in a Jeep PAtriot? Its a big blocky SUV.

I think its a cool option.

 

Maybe it's to do those dangerous stand up-'king of the world' things on desert roads.

 

this is what i think ... it seems like the cheep-out option to me