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I'm on both sides of this debate. I have 2 cars parked outside in New England. My 540 and my 2010 135. The 540 had PPF that needed to be replaced so I opted for a paint correction, front bumper PPF reapplication, professional ceramic application, carbon fiber splitters installed, and tint for $1400. So depends what you are getting with that $1700. If you're getting any paint correction then yes it may be a good idea imo. If you are just getting ceramic and a detail that seems expensive to me.
On the 135 I'm actually going to learn to DIY polishing since the hood is beyond repair, I can practice on that risk free since I plan on replacing it down the line. Doing a $200 class from some high end detailer to hopefully pick it up quickly.
I enjoy washing my own cars but I think it will be nice to just maintain the 540 as the daily, and keep putting products on the 135 myself since the paint is already in much poorer condition. I do think there are several things you can apply for short money that will last 3+ months if you can do it yourself. I eventually will be DIY graphine coating the 135 after I feel comfortable enough polishing the whole thing first. I will not be spending the money on a full repaint, so IMO it's a skill worth having.
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