What to look out for prior to buying a cab?

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Post Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:04 pm

Hi, looking to buy an e30 cab in the near future. What are the main areas to look out for?

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Post Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:38 pm

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Post Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:39 pm

If its a ringer or converted from left hand drive to right using kettle cord.
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Post Thu Aug 01, 2013 9:45 pm

Check all the normal places as you would any other E30. Then check roof is working, folds away properly etc.
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