re: Got to have a job to get a car according to my father.

Look kid,there is a simple solution.

Start fricking one of your teachers (pick one that,your buddies aren't already fricking),get her to buy a car for you.

Your Dad will think you are the coolest son ever,then upgrade your ride to a Shelby.

Seriously though,do your school work and everything you need to do. In a year,when you are at college,none of this will matter. Most of those friends with cars,they will probably be stuck there at home forever.

That High School Social Life,I know it seems important now,but it really isn't.IMHO,you are better off staying detached from it.You will have less baggage later.