Thinking about a different vehicle.

[polkanut]

[COLOR=#050505; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 400; white-space: pre-wrap]Has anyone here ever purchased a car that had been in an accident, and had it repaired to make it drivable again? I've been looking at a vehicle that a local auto body shop has for sale. It's a 2018 Buick Enclave Avenir. I've included a link to it.[/COLOR]

https://www.tjsrepairables.com/details/used-2018-buick-enclave/78368919

 

[wayupnorth]

That doesnt seem to be real bad damage as the rear window was not broken. I think that could be fixed easily. My brother had an Enclave and loved it.

 

[circlew]

It all depends on the skill of the facility. My Uncle Joe was an insurance adjuster, and all three of their kids got their first cars from body shops he dealt with and trusted. Some places go over the vehicle with a fine tooth comb, and correct all damage. However, others just make them look good without making sure everything is right 

 

[fan-of-fans]

My last car I got hit at front driver's side fender/hood/bumper damage. I took it to a dealership for repair. They did a good job overall, but there was always a leak on the front passenger side for some reason whenever we got a heavy rain. I never could find it.

In your case, looks like most of the damage was rear quarter panel, bumper and tailgate. I'd just look for hidden frame damage as this is often skipped over by repair companies as the other post mentioned.

Also look into resale as sometimes cars that were repaired are harder to sell and you'd get much less than similar vehicles.

Of course if you're planning to keep this "until the wheels far off", then none of that will matter anyway.

 

[fan-of-fans]

Also two of my neighbor's had Buick Enclaves and seemed to like them. They seem like a good car to me.

 

[vacerator]

The floor pan is

damaged. Under that is a frame rail. It may or may not be intact. If bent, it needs unwelding, replacing, re welding. The floor pan section must be cut off in front of the kinks, and a new trimmed section welded in. Otherwise the repair will be shoddy.
I'd steer clear of it. Just my own educated opinion. I had a late model Bonneville with a bent frame rail. State Farm totaled the car. It didn't even look as bad as this Buick. The trunk even still closed. I bought it back as salvage. I drove it for 3 more years, but at freeway speeds, the rear end vibrated.

 

[polkanut]

Thanks for the input guys!

After talking it over with my wife, we've decided to take my parents up on their offer to purchase their 2018 Chrysler Pacifica.  They have a new one ordered, with delivery set for some time around Jan.1st, barring any unforeseen delays.