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Were it me (and please note that this is a very personal thing), I would take the offer and move forward. The money difference here is fairly small, and you'll have more pleasure in the moving forward and rebuilding your car than in haggling over a (relatively) small amount.
There is a point (again, for me) where the stress of the process is truly worse than just accepting the situation and moving on. Focusing on the complications has a mental cost that can be difficult to value.
I know this is not always the case, but once your new car is finished, will you remember the (worst cast) $3200 that you may or may not have been able to recoup from the car buy-back? Will the stress of the insurance hassle make the new car less enjoyable? Just some questions to ponder.
I truly wish you the best whatever you decide, and thank you for your service to this country.
There is a point (again, for me) where the stress of the process is truly worse than just accepting the situation and moving on. Focusing on the complications has a mental cost that can be difficult to value.
I know this is not always the case, but once your new car is finished, will you remember the (worst cast) $3200 that you may or may not have been able to recoup from the car buy-back? Will the stress of the insurance hassle make the new car less enjoyable? Just some questions to ponder.
I truly wish you the best whatever you decide, and thank you for your service to this country.