[lance35]

My Elite came with the slimline boards and mud flaps. We had them on the 2012 Pilot we traded for the PP and were used to having them. My wife finds them helpful in getting in and out of the PP.

 

[lance35]

I am tall and do not need them but my wife is short and is wondering if they would help her getting in the car. For those in that five foot range, do you like having the running boards and do they definitely help access. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Your wife, like mine, are good candidates for a set of running boards. My wife finds them helpful.

 

[lance35]

I agree, they are helpful. They allow a shorter person to drop their butt into the seat rather than on the edge. Over time, dragging one’s butt across the seats will breakdown the edge.

Exactly. I noticed that same seat wear on an earlier CRV with the front seat passenger sitting on the right seat edge then fully sliding into the seat. Within a few years, that seat edge will flatten and bend losing its ability to provide the lateral support for the passenger. The use of running boards will help the passenger to reach the seat over the edge.

 

[lance35]

Thanks for the input. Time to start shopping.

Your welcome. That's what this forum is for. Let us know if you have any questions on the Passport.