Totaled advice
Well insurance totaled it out. Extremely disappointed in that as the damage is 100% cosmetic (all parts tested and working). And repair values were conveniently exactly 75% of ACV.
Damage is fender and bumper and wheel gouged but mechanic quoted full radiator mount and crash bar replacement with light replacement along side it.
However here is where the decision comes in.
I could repair the fender and bumper myself on the cheap and have a well maintained driving car with cosmetic issues that’s a blast but this would cost me 1500 dollars to keep as well as time that I don’t have as I am in school.
So do I keep the car and repair it down the line?
Do I part the car out myself since the engine and trans and both in great shape?
Do I just say screw it and take the 1500 and put it towards a new car
Any and all advice helpful.