Yea, your right about that aspect of Bimmer ownership, but I get parts at a 15% discount and install them myself, it's actually quite economical! Are you involved in a BMW club out in Toronto? I'm involved in the BMW Car Club of British Columbia, auto clubs are worth it, you learn so much form fellow club members, check it out if you already haven't. Plus this is where I get my 15% discount! SpencerM '81 728i '83 733i/A