Jerzy, Automobile magazine says the 2.8L will be available in September. The dealer where we are purchasing our 325i corroborates that date. Also, no firm $$ on the 2.8L, but as the dealer sez, "it will cost more". No info on the 2.3L motor, but one could guess the same timeframe. Mike '69 1600ti (patiently waiting for better weather) '95 325i (somewhere on a cargo ship)