Originally Posted by evolver

Stevev,

I am in the same boat looking to move from a 2008 E70 into a 2012. I wonder if you or any other thread participant can comment on the running boards for the newer model. On my 2008, the running boards were more of a discomfort feature as they tend to be wiped up with pants when you exit or enter the car. Do the running boards on the new X5 suffer from the same "feature"?

Thanks!