I really do want to do my own maintenence, but my hardrock is riding kinda rough and my LBS will do a tune up for $45 or so. I think that's fair to get a clean slate and a professional once over, then I'll pick up the work with any problems that pop up. That's part of my interest in vintage vs. new... with an older bike I won't feel too intimidated to screw up a brand new bike.
Thanks,
Brandon