I have a 03 and was in a front end collision and the airbags deployed. I dont really know if they will total it yet. But if they do would it be a good idea to buy it back and fix it myself. The hood is bent a little and the bumper is messed up. That is all I can really tell from what I see. As soon as I get my pics I will put them up.

 

If they were to total it then make sure there is no frame damage to it before you buy it back. That can be very costly to get fixed. As for whether or not it's a good idea to buy it back & fix it yourself, only you can decide that.