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Pros/Cons of Side Step / Running boards on a new Toyota RAV4 or any SUV?

  • 17-04-2023 08:44AM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 799 ✭✭✭


    Hey all,

    I'm just wondering if it's worth getting these installed on a new RAV4? I haven't got kids but thought they might improve the look of the car? Would like to get opinions please on the pros and cons of them. I've read some feedback online that they end up scuffing trousers when you get out and people end up stepping over them etc. Also reading that the RAV4 doesn't sit high enough to use them as a step


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    Post edited by Movie Maestro on


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,327 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    They’re purely for aesthetics. They were a big thing 15 years ago and only a certain type of person sticks that sort of stuff on their car 😬 although to be fair those steps are less vulgar than most.

    you’re right that they get dirty and may transfer that onto your clothes.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 799 ✭✭✭Movie Maestro


    Cheers colm_mcm, thanks for confirming, will probably give them a miss so 😊



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,503 ✭✭✭McGrath5


    Are you planning on standing on the side like Keanu Reeves in Speed? If not then avoid.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 799 ✭✭✭Movie Maestro


    hmmm....that's a thought...but maybe I'll avoid 🤣



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 134 ✭✭RidleyJones


    My mate got them installed on his RAV4, he recently upgraded to a newer model and got them moved.

    I asked him about them and for the kids he says they are excellent. Adult you won't really use them.

    He has a 7 and 5 year old. So depends on who is travelling with you.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 799 ✭✭✭Movie Maestro


    Yeah, I can imagine they'd be handy for kids but since I haven't got any there's no point 😁



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 134 ✭✭RidleyJones


    Unless kids the Rav is not really that high off the ground so would seem pointless to me, some people do install for the "look" but I don't get that



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