e70 running boards

Furd Tergueson · 01-14-2010, 06:34 AM

According to my CA, the running board option for an e70 is $300 from the factory OR $850 from the dealer. I am thinking that the $850 option is a little too steep so I am wondering if anyone knows how hard a diy install would be. Can you guys give me some opinions on the running boards as to whether you like or don't like on a 35d?

I'm torn!

Year1of1 · 01-14-2010, 07:35 AM

buy it w/ the order- best option in my opinion

longtran · 01-14-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Year1of1

buy it w/ the order- best option in my opinion

+1 it is way cheaper when you buy it with the option.

TrojanBMW714 · 01-14-2010, 05:03 PM

agree; if you can get it as an option; don't do after the fact.

I didn't get the roof rail on my X5... a $100 option. If I want to add it I'll cost me at least $1000 and that's without labor.

chuck92103 · 01-14-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Furd Tergueson

According to my CA, the running board option for an e70 is $300 from the factory OR $850 from the dealer. I am thinking that the $850 option is a little too steep so I am wondering if anyone knows how hard a diy install would be. Can you guys give me some opinions on the running boards as to whether you like or don't like on a 35d?

I'm torn!

FYI the running boards look great on a X5. But appearance eclipses function. Number one complaint is pant leg dirt.

I point this out as many wished they never installed them.

TrojanBMW714 · 01-14-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chuck92103

FYI the running boards look great on a X5. But appearance eclipses function. Number one complaint is pant leg dirt.

I point this out as many wished they never installed them.

That is so true. I had a Lexus GX 470 and it actually served a function. The X5's height is ackward and not convenient to use. I don't use them to get in and out of the car. Ditto on the pant leg getting dirty or wet.

rkcruiser · 01-16-2010, 08:59 AM

i bought it and intalled it. only took me 1 1/2 hr pretty easy. got the instructions straight from the dealer.

rkcruiser · 01-16-2010, 09:00 AM

i found a way to get into the vehicle without getting the pant leg dirty.. was a problem at first. if your the driver step up with the left leg. passenger step up with the right do the same exiting the vehicle.

JLausch · 01-16-2010, 04:04 PM

Also a perk to the running boards besides looks, is it does aid in protecting the side of the vehicle from road debris.... i noticed on a 3.0 loaner i had when hitting some country lanes in rain that they blocked the majority of crud.

BDougl01 · 01-16-2010, 06:58 PM

I didn't get them with my car, and had to buy them when I picked them up at the dealer. I don't what dealer is quoting you $850, but I paid $349. That didn't include installation, but the total for parts. It's a pretty simple install.

Deda · 01-17-2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by chuck92103

FYI the running boards look great on a X5. But appearance eclipses function. Number one complaint is pant leg dirt.

I point this out as many wished they never installed them.

Very true!

mdernst · 01-17-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JLausch

Also a perk to the running boards besides looks, is it does aid in protecting the side of the vehicle from road debris.... i noticed on a 3.0 loaner i had when hitting some country lanes in rain that they blocked the majority of crud.

That's true - the running boards catch all the crud, hold it and then deposit it on your pants leg when you exit the vehicle.

Furd Tergueson · 01-17-2010, 10:31 PM

Thanks guys, I think I'll hold off for now since I'm picking up the car on Tuesday (I'll post some pics) and I'm so freaking excited!!! I agree with the pantleg issue but I love the looks. Since I didn't order them as an option, I'm going to drive it for a couple months and hopefully forget about wanting them (haha, ya right)!

RedRockin · 01-18-2010, 01:55 PM

May get slammed for this, cause I've read many BMW enthusiasts thrashing posts about mudguards. I've had them (and boards) on all of my previous SUVs. My X5 (1st BMW) will be done from production (now in bodyshop) on Wednesday and I've been thinking about guards (mine is coming w/boards). While enthusiasts may thrash what they do to looks, they do catch all of the "curd" and I've never had pants leg dirt issues. Thoughts?

halfclue · 02-16-2010, 11:04 PM

The running boards do protect from rocks and crud, but you get some of the crud on your pants unless you are very flexible. It's about break even from my POV.

cancanman · 02-18-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by chuck92103

FYI the running boards look great on a X5. But appearance eclipses function. Number one complaint is pant leg dirt.

I point this out as many wished they never installed them.

yes for what it's worth, that is what i read in Motor Trends long term test of the X6 (running board placement the same as X5) pant leg rubbing ingress/egress.

E70x5 · 02-19-2010, 03:05 PM

Does anyone know if the rubber dots can be replaced once worn or would u have to replace the whole running board ? I can see that they are indeed rubber and would wear down from stepping on them in and out ? But I have to agree with everyone about the uselessness of the running boards. . .

Donibm · 07-29-2010, 10:04 PM

1) hard getting in and out of the car, even for my 6 foot frame.

2) I suppose it does block some of the "crud" and debris from hitting the fronts door

3) do you clean your own car? Do you REALLY clean it? If you do, and you're not 8 feet tall, you'll use the side steps.

4) consider your passengers ... if you want. I have a 4 year old son and a 60 year old mother - both use the side steps.

In fact, I've been trying to figure out how to remove my roof railings and replace them. Guess what I did? Well, here's a hint: I didn't need a chair or stool to stand on.

pmeloche · 07-31-2010, 12:17 AM

I had them on my 2006 X5 and I could not care for them so I did not order them on my 2007 X5 and I am quite happy as it is.

GAT · 11-02-2010, 11:05 AM

I too would like to know where the rubbers inserts can purchased, separately. Any ideas?

danlauz · 11-02-2010, 08:15 PM

Is there a DIY to remove them ?

01-14-2010, 06:34 AM	#1
Furd Tergueson New Member 3 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2010 E70 35d White/Saddle Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	e70 running boards According to my CA, the running board option for an e70 is $300 from the factory OR $850 from the dealer. I am thinking that the $850 option is a little too steep so I am wondering if anyone knows how hard a diy install would be. Can you guys give me some opinions on the running boards as to whether you like or don't like on a 35d? I'm torn!
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TrojanBMW714 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 205 Posts Drives: BMW M550i, X5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fullerton iTrader: (0)	agree; if you can get it as an option; don't do after the fact. I didn't get the roof rail on my X5... a $100 option. If I want to add it I'll cost me at least $1000 and that's without labor. __________________ 2020 M340i (lease return) 2019 M550i 2021 X5 Fight On!
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rkcruiser Enlisted Member 4 Rep 39 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ohio iTrader: (0)	i found a way to get into the vehicle without getting the pant leg dirty.. was a problem at first. if your the driver step up with the left leg. passenger step up with the right do the same exiting the vehicle.
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JLausch Private First Class 10 Rep 108 Posts Drives: '07 e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (1)	Also a perk to the running boards besides looks, is it does aid in protecting the side of the vehicle from road debris.... i noticed on a 3.0 loaner i had when hitting some country lanes in rain that they blocked the majority of crud.
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BDougl01 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 40 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I didn't get them with my car, and had to buy them when I picked them up at the dealer. I don't what dealer is quoting you $850, but I paid $349. That didn't include installation, but the total for parts. It's a pretty simple install. __________________
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Furd Tergueson New Member 3 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2010 E70 35d White/Saddle Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, I think I'll hold off for now since I'm picking up the car on Tuesday (I'll post some pics) and I'm so freaking excited!!! I agree with the pantleg issue but I love the looks. Since I didn't order them as an option, I'm going to drive it for a couple months and hopefully forget about wanting them (haha, ya right)!
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RedRockin New Member 3 Rep 23 Posts Drives: X5 30i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	May get slammed for this, cause I've read many BMW enthusiasts thrashing posts about mudguards. I've had them (and boards) on all of my previous SUVs. My X5 (1st BMW) will be done from production (now in bodyshop) on Wednesday and I've been thinking about guards (mine is coming w/boards). While enthusiasts may thrash what they do to looks, they do catch all of the "curd" and I've never had pants leg dirt issues. Thoughts?
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halfclue New Member 1 Rep 22 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive35d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SE Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	The running boards do protect from rocks and crud, but you get some of the crud on your pants unless you are very flexible. It's about break even from my POV.
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E70x5 Private 7 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2009 x5 3.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phila iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know if the rubber dots can be replaced once worn or would u have to replace the whole running board ? I can see that they are indeed rubber and would wear down from stepping on them in and out ? But I have to agree with everyone about the uselessness of the running boards. . .
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Donibm Emperor X5 12 Rep 184 Posts Drives: BMX X5 2009 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida iTrader: (0)	1) hard getting in and out of the car, even for my 6 foot frame. 2) I suppose it does block some of the "crud" and debris from hitting the fronts door 3) do you clean your own car? Do you REALLY clean it? If you do, and you're not 8 feet tall, you'll use the side steps. 4) consider your passengers ... if you want. I have a 4 year old son and a 60 year old mother - both use the side steps. In fact, I've been trying to figure out how to remove my roof railings and replace them. Guess what I did? Well, here's a hint: I didn't need a chair or stool to stand on.
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pmeloche Lieutenant Colonel 24 Rep 1,604 Posts Drives: 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Montréal, Canada iTrader: (0)	I had them on my 2006 X5 and I could not care for them so I did not order them on my 2007 X5 and I am quite happy as it is. __________________ Patrice 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Vermillion Red
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GAT New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Calgary Alberta iTrader: (0)	I too would like to know where the rubbers inserts can purchased, separately. Any ideas?
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danlauz Private First Class 8 Rep 134 Posts Drives: z4m 2007+x5 2009+330 cic 2003 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	Is there a DIY to remove them ?
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