Yikes. Someone ate the cost on that one and someone got a steal. When the interest rates are above 7%, the market for these is that much smaller. GT500/C8's are next. I'm pretty sure OP would've gotten a stronger offer from Carmax or local dealer.
This.
Get a reputable PDR place to see what they can do. Have a pro shop buff it out and put some touch up paint over it. Dr.Colorchip works as does the Ford OEM pen which is pretty easy to use. I wouldn't file insurance claim over this. Your deductible could be higher than how much damage is here.
Why use your own money when you can use someone else's? I'd never pay up front, full cash for a car or a house. Let that money work for you and reap the benefits of both. Remember, a dollar today is worth more than a dollar tomorrow. Inflation eats up a lot of the debt and if you got the 0%...
Great point, thanks. It looks fairly close, especially with the lower offset maybe it wouldn't rub.
OE Sec Width - 11.8 & 12.3 Thread - no front, 10.3 rear
New Sec Width - 12.3 & 12.6 Thread - 11, 11.5