E70 Running Board Dilemma

James` · 08-26-2014, 09:21 PM

I'm looking to purchase a paid or running boards off of a member of the forum to install on my 2013 X5 35d Sport. I spoke with a good friend that works at my local BMW dealer and he spoke with parts and suggested/informed me that 2012 X6 running boards are not a direct swap. The only validity to his statement was that the part numbers are different.

My questions is... Does anyone know if 2012 X6 running boards are direct fit to a 2013 X5? Many thanks for any input.

James

fatmatt0116 · 08-26-2014, 10:10 PM

just buy it new. I think they are only a few hundred bucks.

James` · 08-27-2014, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by fatmatt0116

just buy it new. I think they are only a few hundred bucks.

50% cheaper is still cheaper. Thanks for the input though.

asn · 09-04-2014, 11:25 AM

I have a set of X6 running boards for sale, and thought they would fit on a X5, but now I am not sure. Can anyone confirm?

SteveWatson13 · 09-05-2014, 06:55 AM

They are not really that inexpensive. I just installed them on a CPO 2013 X53.5D and they cost about $1400 for parts and labor for installation at a dealer. I called an independent before that and they quoted me $1,300.

KeithOwen · 09-05-2014, 09:03 AM

It's funny the differences between people. I rejected quite a few cars when I was searching, because they had running boards - I just do not like them.

Anyway I wish you well in your search

James` · 09-05-2014, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KeithOwen

It's funny the differences between people. I rejected quite a few cars when I was searching, because they had running boards - I just do not like them.

Anyway I wish you well in your search

I completely agree. I love the look without; but, I drive a lot and it would make it a lot easier constantly getting in and out, and reduce the seat wear as an added bonus. I'll keep on hunting.

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asn Enlisted Member 3 Rep 38 Posts Drives: Current S2000 & MDX Future X6 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I have a set of X6 running boards for sale, and thought they would fit on a X5, but now I am not sure. Can anyone confirm?
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SteveWatson13 New Member 4 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Coupe 6MT SS/Black Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	They are not really that inexpensive. I just installed them on a CPO 2013 X53.5D and they cost about $1400 for parts and labor for installation at a dealer. I called an independent before that and they quoted me $1,300. __________________
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KeithOwen New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: BMW X5M (2010) Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Erding, Germany iTrader: (0)	It's funny the differences between people. I rejected quite a few cars when I was searching, because they had running boards - I just do not like them. Anyway I wish you well in your search
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