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I say it all depends on how the rest of the car looks and how you want it to look.
If you want it to look like nothing happened to it at all, go with options 1 or 2. If you don't mind it looking less than perfect, go with option 3 and keep the difference.
As for how hard it is to DIY ... you'll deal with wiring if it's got power windows and door locks, which will entail removal of the inner door panel and then unplugging the wiring (and/or swapping the power accessories). Otherwise, it's just 4 bolts off the hinge (you'll see 'em when you open the front door) and put on the new (used) one with help from an aide (they aren't light!). A little extra tinker time to align it correctly ... that's about it. If it's a different color, have a shop just repaint that panel.
Cheapest ... just remove the door panel, poke a 2x2 (or any wood, really) against the dented portions, and start pounding 'em out with a hammer. It'll be far from perfect, but you'll get a good little workout, and the worst thing that can happen is that you made it look even worse than the dent and have to replace it anyways. Play with Bondo afterwards if you wish, but otherwise, just find the closest color spray paint to touch back up the damaged part (that as I can tell from the pics, is starting to rust). Total outlay ... a few hours and a few bucks. Keep the rest for upgrading something else ...
-- Kane ... or getting another Volvo, whatever you decide. :)
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Blossom II - '91 745Ti/M46 ... Bubbles - '74 144GL/BW35 ... Buttercup - '86 245GL/AW70 ... The Wayback Machine - '64 P220/M40
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