I'm asking for opinions

Insurance will total any vehicle regardless of looks, if the damage is a certain percentage of fair market value for your area then its totalled i watch the online insurance auctions and they have things that look good but need engines and transmissions etc... However once totalled you can buy it back and call a reputable parts yard that will pull the harness for you and give you a warranty on the part even if its only 30 days thats better than nothing lol