Technically any damage will total the car, since it has essentially no book value.

I had a '95 that had similar damage, and it cost about $6K repaired from Houston's most expensive dealer in '99. If you find an independent shop, they can certainly do it for less, but you'll have to accept some quality risk, and it will be a few thou.

I would repair it only if I was in love with the car and going to keep it for at least a few years more. Otherwise, I'd spend the few thou on a good used model, maybe a newer W210, since they also have no book value to speak of.

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