Such a good point though Click here to enlarge

OR - I hear all the time "Why worry, it's a depreciating asset anyway"

grrrr... like you said, if you take care of it, the resale value may hold. I understand some cars just dont hold their value *coughs* KIA! But there is always a better chance if you take care of the car.

So now, I am really feeling your anger toward the dent, and whoever did it!