I was wondering if anybody has purchased and installed the $220 running boards being sold on eBay. My impression is that they're strictly for aesthetics and should not be used as a step.

Has anybody had some previous experience with these they can share? The part i'm talking about is linked below. Thanks.

X5 BMW BRUSHED ALUMINUM RUNNING BOARDS STEP BOARD E53 : eBay Motors (item 310197584005 end time Feb-05-10 13:24:56 PST)