My 2001 Lexus i have right now is causing me some problems i went to the lexus dealership to get my car checked i tried taking it to a shop but they couldn't check my car because it had the Check Engine and VSC Lights on so i had to take it to the Lexus shop once they got back to me about what was wrong with my car they told me it was VVT System/controller that needed to be replaced also the gear and front seals and t-belt was the Main issues with my car but they also found i need to replace the Plugs and wires along with cover gaskets and PCV Valve and other little things along with the car i asked them what could of caused the VVT controller to go bad they told me over time as the car gets older this tends to happen and its nothing you could of done to prevent it from happening so now im stuck with this huge bill of around 2 grand for the main things i need to get fixed so ive got my check engine light and vsc lights still on i don't know what to do i don't have that type of money to get it fixed right now so im thinking of trading my car but i don't know if they will take my car seeing those lights on or what should i say to them to get the trade in i checked on Kelly Blue Book to see my cars value and it says its between $4,025.00 - $5,500.00 now i was wondering if i can work a deal with the nissan dealership and get this used 2004 Nissan Murano which is internet price $13,997 and the mileage is 66,964 i really like this car and i was wondering how i could get a bigger trade in for my car because there's still payments being made on this car and the loan is now $6,757.83 after next year it will be paid off in full payments right now are $377.51 and i want a lower payment with this car im planning on getting now my car is in my mothers name and she plans on going with me on monday to the dealership now our goal is to trade this car in for a higher trade in that way we can pay off the loan and have money for a down payment for the other car what are your suggestions on what i should do i really need a working car and plus i plan on moving to florida soon and its obvious i cant drive the car i have now i live in charlotte,nc and im 22 yrs old and im also a cosigner on my mothers recent car she got a few months back please help me i don't know what i should do about my situation thank you for everyone who's answered!! = )