A bit of quick input here...your dad likes Toyota Celica and you like the Honda Civic, ever think about a Toyota Corolla? Less expensive than either the Civic or the Celica,as reliable as the Honda (I've owned both) better Ins. rates, and as a bonus Corollas are generally owned by more conservetive (sp) drivers,meaming they are not raced and taken better care of.
I Bought my 86 Corolla in 91 with 61,000 miles,it now has 173,600 miles and all i can say about it is "You will have to pry my cold,dead fingers off the sterring wheel"!!