That's why I didn't want to involve the insurance until I get an estimate for the damage. I've never been in any kind of accident before, except getting tapped by a Asian woman at a stop light, so I have little experience with insurance companies.
As for crappy paint, that comment was unnecessary, looks fine to me and I know what serious orange peel and bad body work looks like, but I appreciate everything else. Perhaps its an unflattering photo, but the body work could be alot worse. Keep in mind how much I paid for the car.
One would think car forum members would know the quickest way to grind someone's gears is to insult another's car.
I've seen rims badly bent repaired before. This one doesn't look too bad. I'm not sure what to do there. I find out Monday what the body shop will estimate; if its high enough to warrant involving insurance, I'll weigh my options.
My guess is I'll wind up fixing it myself, or with my indy's assistance. I have AAA, so I have a few more free tows to burn.
I was planning on painting the bumper anyway in the very near future.