A 150,000 mile crossfire BEFORE the accident won't bring $5,000. I watched several high-mileage XF's all last fall with 100,000 to 165,000 and I am sure you can't get $5,000 for one.

Add accident damage and I'd put the value down NO LESS than $2,000. If Rudy offered $4,000 you better smile and take it before he comes to his senses.

Either fix it for yourself or sell it (to Rudy) - but if you think you are gonna fix THAT car and get your money out of the repairs, sorry... not gonna happen. There are nice Roadsters on here (like mine) that simply won't sell - even with 35,000 miles!