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Hi all,

My name is Mike and I live in Reading.

I have owned a few 7 Series and a couple of 5 Series before, but have never had a 3 Series.

Well, a week ago I put that right and bought a 2001 330i SE with 98k on the clock.

I must say, I was surprised that it actually drove like the other BMW's I had owned. Foolishly, I expected it to be a harsher and less comfortable drive, but it's not.

I have a few things that need doing, not least of which is a knock (only every now and again) from the passenger side front, which I assume will be the bottom arm or bush.

Anyway, I just wanted to drop in and say hi so........

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Welcome along Michael. The knock could be a top shock absorber mount in addition to the items you have already mentioned.

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