Before you nix the running boards completely.....

I thought exactly the same thing - that I never use the running boards for anything. Then, we took delivery of the X6M, which of course cannot be had with the running boards.

It is a pain in the ass stepping OVER the now-painted side sill, without scratching it - something one did not have to worry about with running boards.

My wife is 5' 1". She misses the running boards, big time. It was FAR easier to step onto the running board when entering/exiting the vehicle, in order to avoid getting your clothes dirty, than it is with no running boards.

Also, I'm a stickler for not prematurely scuffing/damaging the leather, so I try hard not to slide over the side bolsters when getting in or exiting the car - this is MUCH easier to do, when you step on the running board.

Aesthetically? I prefer no running boards. Functionally? They actually made sense, and we miss them, now that we don't have them


Just my two cents.

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