Cost of rusty project or parts car

Definitely no harm in putting together a little “presentation” if you will. Get a few facts to lay down, and the cost to do it correctly. Bring what YOU are willing to spend, but don’t start there. Maybe bring 8 and start at 5. I have a friend that got an 83 Toyota hi-lux camper for 777$ down from 2700$. It’s hard to argue with logic and rationale, and of course, cash