Got rear ended. Repair or replace Any suggestions?

[BillW]

Thanks for the input, everyone.

The other drivers insurance is going to give me $3500 for the car, and I can buy the wrecked car back from the insurance company for $380.

My question is: should I buy the car back and get the rear end repaired for $3200, since it ran nice before the crash (except for the A/C, some rust spots, etc.) Or should I buy the car back, find a car with a BHG, etc. and swap the motor,trans etc. from the wrecked car into a car with a BHG?

I'm thinking that it will be difficult to check out a car with a BHG, since it can't be driven and I can't check the suspension, brakes etc. so maybe I should repair what I have. On the other hand, if I repair what I have, I will come out with a salvage title, the car may never drive as well as it did before the crash, and I may not get through inspection.

Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks.