nah, bugga living with that.
Sounds like its had a damn good shunt on the kerbside which is typical.
Could even be the strut bottom mount is slightly bent BENT
Sounds like a fair deal swap as long as he's got something you like, and get him to take the 16" rims you purchased as well.
Agree on a take all back price, IF you swap for something say for eg a little more he's got a spare set of wheels for zack.