Rough price quotes for this car damage?

I posted a post on the ford fiesta forum which contains the pictures, people on there saying it could cost up to 2k and might as well claim on insurance.

what do you guys think? :/ The pictures are the first on the post

http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/56556-damage-to-my-car-need-any-rough-ideas-on-prices-as-no-garages-are-open-till-next-week-obviously/

Ford fiesta 03 plate

I have a ford fiesta zetec 1.25 03 reg. Over the last week I have had a constant problem. The car revs up high up to 6000 rpm before moving anywhere and when it does move it is slow?! My instinct is telling me that my clutch is slipping because it does this in every gear but the car has no problem going into gear so I hope its not a transmission problem. However the worse gears are 2nd and 3rd. Please can someone help diagnose my problem before I actually cry.

What sedan should I get under $25,000?

Here are the choices I have come up with Mazda 3, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, KIA Forte, Ford Focus, Nissan Sentra, or Ford Fiesta

I'm looking for fuel efficiency and reliability. Which lasts longer, you know? And Does warranty really make a big difference when choosing from Hyundai or KIA to something like Mazda 3. Can someone please help me out in choosing the best car? Feel free to name any cars not listed here.

Nissan Versa, Ford Fiesta, Chevy Sonic, or Hyundai Accent?

I'm looking to buy a new car and have narrowed down my choices to:

- Nissan Versa Note SV Hatchback
- Ford Fiesta SE Hatchback
- Chevy Sonic LS Auto Hatchback
- Hyundai Accent GS Hatchback

Which one would you choose and why? Which one would you -not- choose and why?

Car trade, Ford to BMW. Financially sound or stupid?

Did I do alright on this car trade?

I had a 2011 ford fiesta se with sync and power package, 5 speed.

I owed 13.7k. I know I had significant negative equity.

I purchased a 2011 BMW 328i xDrive (base). With trade, out the door, I financed 26.3k

I'm married and we're looking to start a family. We both have wonderful jobs, are not by any means living paycheck to paycheck (or even close) payments maintenance are not concerns. I was financed at %2.99 percent, 60 months.

Both vehicles have 30000 miles on them and both are in great condition (garage parked, no damage, low mileage).

Would that be considered an acceptable price? I know I'm upside down either way, but I decided I'd rather overpay on a vehicle that would hold value.

Both cars considered, is 26.3k "a good deal" or not?

I guess I'd rather have negative equity in a vehicle that holds value, and we plan to pay it off in 2.5 years, but I'd like to know if this is misguided or appropriate.