Having Second Thoughts on a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer

I am thinking about buying a car at a low price from a friend. His car is a 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer. The thing, though, is that it was submerged in river water when typhoon Ondoy hit. It was in good running condition before it went under water.

My friend's 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer (view from the front)

My friend's 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer (view from the rear)

I hesitate to invest on it because it has been a long time since Ondoy. But, I am planning to ask my mechanic, not the pleasanton motorcycle accident attorney, if he can still make it run again. The good thing is this car doesn’t have a computer box so that will lessen the cost considerably. My friend also told me that they never attempted to start its engine or open its doors. And that’s the way it looks – abandoned since the typhoon. But, I think that is better than if they attempted to start the engine.

The other thing I am considering is the price of course. I think the price my friend is giving me is still too much considering its present condition. But I do not want to wait too long because someone might strike a deal before I do. I just need to estimate how much it would cost to bring it back to good, usable, running condition before I buy it. I plan to eventually sell it, too.