If a Delorean were to be submerged in water, how long would it take for the panels to rust? they said in the article that Stainless steel needs oxygen in order preserve itself. Wouldn't that be weird to see a rusted Delorean driving around? Erik Geerdink 4512 Cost of Delorean - $10,000 Cost of repairs and upgrade - $!$!$!$!$ Joy of bringing a piece of crap back to a work of art - priceless