Rust vs Frame damage

[200sxSr20det]

Hi Guyz

I seem to be in quite the predicament, I have two RPS13's both with Sr20det swaps, however due to finances I can only afford to keep one, the issue I'm facing is that one has Rust in the trunk area and trunk lid, also some rust on left rear fender and roof. The another has a suspected bent frame in the rear, it seems the previous owner hit the left rear wheel on something pretty hard as the sub-frame moved to the right, I know this because I recently replace the sub-frame and the car still seemed to be driving slightly skew from the rear.

Question is: Which one should I pick to do a full Resto-Mod on and which one would cost me less to repair, Rust or Frame?

Thank you guys in advance,
your expertise are truly appreciated

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I'd get the alignment checked on the bent frame car... seems like that should be something they could dial out.

[200sxSr20det]

would you be able to do the alignment with the sub-frame being moved slightly to the right? I was hoping to pick one and do a full restoration on it...

[PapaSmurf2k3]

You know, I would think you'd bend a control arm LONG before you shifted the whole subframe. But yeah, they should be able to tell you if something is shifted one way or another. Or you could try measuring the hub face to some sort of datum either on the subframe, or to the car/body.

Its a tough call to say which date to pick for the prom without seeing pictures or getting the full bill of health on both cars.