28th Feb 2026, 22:08
Sunroofs compromise body torsional rigidity and add weight. They are a con created to compensate for the lack of AC. Back in the 90's, if you drove around in a Vectra LS or GLS with the sunroof open, everybody knew that your boss hated you and you had to settle for a sunroof instead of an AC.
22nd Feb 2026, 20:07
A/C was an option on the GLS for sure, and other lower range models.
In the late 1990s the Vectra (and many other cars) had a crazy amount of engine and trim levels on offer, some only slightly better than others, for a questionable price increase.
Still, there is no doubt cars got better equipped in general. I don't think I could live without electric windows, alloy wheels and air con nowadays on any car, it's pretty much standard expected stuff now!