'85 318i2 questions

[Pok]

Hello all,
I'm a noob and have never owned a BMW before but my father is looking at a '85 318i. The questions i have are about manual transmission noise level and differential noise on this model.
I took the car for a drive and the trans almost sounded like a straightcut race trans. It was loud all the time, the level did not change with different loads (accel/decel) which makes me think it's just loud.
I'm not sure which stock differentials are available for this car and wonder if the LSD's/Torsen's make any strange engagment sounds when they are working.
The diff did not seem to have excessive lash or make any worn out gear sounds while driving but in tight turns under throttle did make a Torsen type sound. Did they put Torsens in these?
Any light you can shine onto my concerns on the condition of this drivetrain would be appreciated.
BTW, the engine and suspension seem quite sound.

[mattsbeamer]

Hi mate. The other day my mam and dad brought me a 1985 318i Auto. They are lovely cars. I can't really help though

[evo2885]

HI !!!
I have a 318i and had a 318is but I prefer the 318i.
BUT anyway, I have a modified 318i and when i bought it, it wasn't modified, and it had a nice real BMW sound to it though. And the engine was perfect to modify. But not to noisy, for me though. And it was really fun to drive.
I don't think the Torsens come standard with the car, so I think your car was modified. Cuz I'm sure mine doesn't have any !!!!
And until this day, I still have a 318i and she sounds just great !!!
peace!!!:smoker2: :grey: :sun: :bandit: