Useless running boards

[Riba]

Hello all,

The first thing that struck me after owning a car for a few days is how the running boards are completely useless. Alright, not completely useless, they get in the way when getting out, so at least you are aware of them.

Obviously the aesthetic appeal is their only purpose (for those who fancy them), as they are positioned too high to be useful when getting in, and just get in your way when getting out. Am I the only one who feels this way?

[RoShamBo]

Anyone else get the back of their legs (calf area) dirty from the running boards when they get out of the car ?
Really annoying when your in a suit.

Maybe its just me......

[Riba]

It is not just you, that is exactly what I am talking about. That seems to be their only purpose.

[X5Sport]

I step on mine to avoid getting a dirty suit....and I'm 6'4".

Richard

[Riba]

[quote="X5Sport"]
I step on mine to avoid getting a dirty suit....and I'm 6'4".[/quote]

Yes, but would you if you didn't have to watch your suit?

[Reusch]

Come in handy when your cleaning roof yeh agree with the suit comments dam those wedding and funerals 

[chrisn7]

My other half would fall out of the car without them!

[CondorX5]

I like mine, am used to avoiding them from brushing against trouser legs. They are also useful for standing on when packing a roof box or cleaning the roof as I am quite short!  Added to which I think the car would just look wrong without them.

[bamberjim]

i think they really suit the car, need to clean mine also

[TimX5]

[quote="CondorX5"]
I like mine, am used to avoiding them from brushing against trouser legs. They are also useful for standing on when packing a roof box or cleaning the roof as I am quite short!  Added to which I think the car would just look wrong without them.
[/quote]

Mines not got any on but really like the look of them , think they do look odd without them.

[Riba]

Seems that most of the replies agree that what they do is look good.

Actually I mentioned it because before getting an X5 I was driving an GMC Envoy (completely...."unremarkable" vehicle, so to say), and I couldn't help noticing that running boards on that thing served their purpose nicely, it felt natural to step on them while getting in or out. On a X5 they are mostly in the way, rather than being the way themselves.

[X5Sport]

[quote="Riba"]
[quote="X5Sport"]
I step on mine to avoid getting a dirty suit....and I'm 6'4".[/quote]

Yes, but would you if you didn't have to watch your suit?
[/quote]

Yes.  I rarely wear a suit.