eBay Running Boards

[Serozha85]

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)

[aklauz]

Unfortunately if you see them next to the OEM ones you'll be pissed you bought them that being said I just went through the same thing going back and forth weather it was worth spending more and got OEMs instead even through there a sm fortune lol

[Naz24]

i've seen them. i think theyre kinda crappy, the pictures of them on the car that they show are NOT the running boards theyre selling...those are the OEM ones

These look funny and stick out weird. i'll see if i can find a real picture of them

[Naz24]

here you go, this is what they will actually look like BMW Brushed Aluminum Running Boards Step Board X5 E53 : eBay Motors (item 140379688999 end time Feb-10-10 17:47:15 PST)

notice how its not blended in with the fender arches, just sticks out

[Yii]

Dont do it mann! if you really wana try to save on the OEM running boards try to check out junk yards or find crashed x's it can save you half if your lucky it all depends on what you find. i forgot a couple of links i had for these junk yards but ill try to see if i saved them somewhere. but in the mean time DONT DO IT!

[sleepless]

If you plan to put any weight on those fake RB's, for get about it.... they are junk.... just get the OEM's.......

[princemoe2m]

Originally Posted by sleepless

If you plan to put any weight on those fake RB's, for get about it.... they are junk.... just get the OEM's.......

[Serozha85]

Thanks for all the advice - it essentially confirmed what I was thinking. If anybody has a source where I can get OEM running boards on the cheaper side, I'd really appreciate it!

Thanks again.

[m5james]

Your local junkyard, e38.org BMW 7-series information and links has links to BMW specific junkyards or try Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market.

[Yii]

o yeah i remeber now, m5james brought those sites to my attention previously! i searched for running boards near my area, and apparently the closes place is 300miles away and i am not sure if its even aluminum brush lol