I am open to any and all help! This is my first bimmer and "knock on wood" have been very pleased with the ownership experience, but I don't want that to come to a screeching halt.

Also, in Arkansas, there are not a lot of options for good indy mechanics etc..so peice of mind is very valuable to me.

If it comes out to be only a difference in a few hundred dollars, then I am going to go with the maintenance plan...