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Both front frame rails (unibody) are pushed towards the drivers (left) side of the car. The air bags seem to be intact so the collision was most likely from the right side more than the front. The radiator support is also twisted up badly and I think that is welded to the grame rails and side skirts.
The car was disassembled for a better inspection for hidden damage, then it was decided to not try to repair the damage. Most likely this means they found something was broken that was part of the engine block, or possibly the oil pan (magnesium).
If you can look at the car (noticed it and you are in the same state?) then you would want to pay very close attention to the engine driven accessories as well as the engine mounting points, especially the one from the front of the engine to the frame on the passengers side, which is probably where something critical is broken and not repairable.
The fenders are plastic so they will not show damage but all of the front end unibody is aluminum and repair procedures for that are much more difficult than regular steel structures. Any welding needs to be TIG and aluminum does not respond to frame straightening procedures as easily as steel which can easily be mig welded.
I don't see the radiator or AC condenser (assuming it has AC), both were trashed in the wreck based on the evidence shown in the photos. Without the assistance of a qualified professional repairman who is knowledgable in repairing aluminum unibodies you may end up with a parts car. Not trying to convince you to not purchase the vehicle, but I would be the auction price will go much higher than your prediction although I could be wrong.
Assuming you get it fixed then you face any mechanical issues that may have existed before the collision and there are no existing warranties since the car has a salvage title.
Parts will be difficult to obtain. I would look for any source of used parts to mitigate the cost of repairs, Factory purchased, piece by piece you will be spending a lot of money and don't expect any fasteners or small pieces like brackets and mounts to be included with the vehicle especially after it was totalled. I had to buy the back seat in my Altima which was removed and not provided with the vehicle when purchased. That part alone (leather) was over $400 with a 25% discount.
The plastic fenders make the damage look deceptively minor.
regards
Mech
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