Opinion/observation on X3 running boards
 

I bought an '08 X3 with the running board options for my wife. It was on a car on the dealer lot so I took it, they looked nice enough. However, I find that the car is too low to use the running boards as a step. and they are actually a pain as I need to step OVER them. Plus, there is a nice clean spot on the boards that matches the dirty spot on my pant leg! :(

Anyone find them useful other than looks? Not sure they are worth the cost for those of you buying new.

http://www.xoutpost.com/x3-e83-forum/...running+boards um yeah, should have searched 1st. Never mind

I really like the way they look. But found them very annoying when I tested a car with them for exactly the reason you say. Those who like them have very small kids and they help them climb in. But I think its a looks thing only....

They can be removed.

I laugh about the

from the original poster since my 2005 has the running boards with the Aero Package and my wife is constantly bisching about it. They look nice, especially on pre-2006, since they eliminate the black bumpers of those models.

Exactly ... but they are a real PITA. I have yet to work out how to enter & exit the car elegantly and withoug getting carp on the back of my right trouser leg.

I like them
 

My X3 is with boards and I do like them a lot. Besides the looks they are handy when hand washing the car with a sponge. I can easily reach the whole roof. My kids (6 and 9 years) do step on the boards when getting in/out. I learned easily how to sit in / step out without touching the boards with my pants it is not that difficult.
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Mika

do the running boards get really scratched up? i have heard several stories that it is easily scuffed up....

jis-man: its your pants that get all scuffed up. Not the boards

alright good call cubed

If you don't want them I will buy them from you. I love the running boards their sick....