Dads are Dads. I would only recommend this car to my 3 sons because I can work on them, or I know someone who can. This really isn't the car for a young first time buyer. Not saying you wouldn't find one that might run trouble free for many years. They are out there. But, if you find one that isn't, that is the problem your Dad is thinking of. If he works on cars, there isn't anything he can't find on here if he needed to diagnose a repair. You can assure him of that. If he doesn't work on cars and just builds them (factory), then he is probably right. We are all here for you and your DAD if you chose to buy one. Good luck...