i would think that the high price tag (140K USD stated earlier) would play a big factor in choosing to repair the car, as labour is very good n cheaper. Maybe buying the body shell n paying the labor to change it all wouldve been cheaper for the insurance company. i'm not sure, just shooting an idea out there!

dun get me wrong, i think that it would be a write off too, well at least i'm damn sure here in Vancouver it would be in the wrecker alrdy!

make sure the fix it right, don't settle for anything less!