D-sky, don't get the blues bro - mods & maintenance are similar - they do little for resale $$$. A record of maintenace is the "saving grace" for BMWs (as Rooz can confirm with his sale of his car)
It could be worse - Ferrari 308 - belts break - cost = $3300, 30k service = $12k
"Cars are like church - they serve particular purpose(s) but both are non-profit organizations"