Thanks for the input! I think I'm gonna try to pull out the creases myself and bondo the rest. On closer inspection the damage is not as bad as I first thought. I've done some minor bodywork before and I'm not too bad at it. And if the car is still running good at the end of the year I may just get it re-painted professionally.
Bad coolant temp sensor? I think I'll try my hand at replacing that as well. Again, thanks ...