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

Sit down with both parents together and state your case. Come prepared with a business plan so to speak. Have a list of potential jobs you will apply for and need a car for. Also have an idea of what you can earn from said jobs and a proposal to help with car payments, insurance etc. if your parents can't respect your case at this point then you're out of luck. I can't think of a sane business man that can't figure ROI on this proposition, that is if you're giving us all the story.