I would keep the car. I'm about to do the same.

KBB on my vehicle isn't quite a thousand dollars. When I researched the cost to repair it, it will cost almost as much as the vehicle is worth (99 mustang). I'm going to buy the parts and do as much of the work as I can with my friend. If we do it all and I pay him for his time, it'll save about half the cost.

O'Reilly auto parts has online coupons right now for $20 off a $100 purchase and $30 off $150. I'll be trying to split the parts into two purchases to maximize savings.