Need *Fast* Answer re: Elec./Start in '98 Civic
 

I'm a soon-to-be single mom buying a used car on her own for the first
time. (ulp!) Looking at a 1998 Honda Civic LX, with what owner says is
"what we believe is a short in the wiring somewhere that causes the car
to not randomly start (the reason we're getting rid of it). It will
start if you jump it. I'm sure it's no big deal, we just didn't have
the time to get it fixed. That's why we're selling it for cheaper then
blue book. The driver's side door doesn't open with the key either
which will only cost about $75 to fix we just never did."

Wondering how much of a problem this might be for me if I buy this car.
Any advice or info much appreciated!