If it isn't bent in the difficult corners like windshield frame, door posts and you can repair with replacing sheet metal and a re-spray, I would fix it myself and send it out for paint. Then get what you can from the insurance company, maybe they will total it and you can buy it back.

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1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA

2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage,
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