First off...if your dad is buying your car, be happy with what ever he is willing to buy.

Second of all...Accords in general are going to more reliable than about 95% of the cars out there.

On my 99 the only problem I have is the clock light going out. That's pretty amazing after 60K miles if you ask me.

About the speed...I don't really care that the F23 isn't real fast. If I wanted a fast car, I wouldn't have gotten an Accord.