Need advice with New Mustang involved in bad accident

[mustardjohn]

I agree with Godstang. A wrecked car is a wrecked car. It is almost impossible to get it back to new car status.

I would worry about the frame and suspension. The frame can be straightened and everything realigned but it takes an expert with the right equipment. Some one in my family hydroplaned a Contour, spun it around and into a curb, median. Took several attempts to get it back. Rear tires wore out in no time the first time it was fixed. Took another $2000 on top of the orginal cost to finally get it fixed. Orginal damage was close to $4000.

I would insist that it go to a frame shop after the rear end body work. They can look at it with lasers, etc. and tell whats what. Do the doors work ok? At the speed of impact you mention there definitely could be other hidden damage besides the obvious.

I had the same thing happen to me some years ago so I can "feel" your pain. Getting your brand new car creamed sucks.