Q: Is it worth buying it for 800 even with a broken control arm?

asked by on December 11, 2016

I am trying to buy a 2005 dodge stratus for 600. It's been in an accident and the wheel is bent. The control arm is broken. Would i be spending more to repair it than I am spending on buying it
My car has an automatic transmission.

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