Learn something everyday.

I didn't know the salvage value effected if it was totalled or not.

I mistakenly assumed it was solely on cost to repair vs cost to replace.

Thanks for the info.

On a side not that car may not be an easy fix. From the description and cost to repair there may be damage to the side structure where the doors mount which can be expensive and hard to repair on modern side impact structures.

If she keeps it make sure she can feasibly repair it.