How to trade my SUV for a better ride?

How to trade my SUV for a better ride? - 1
Added (1). I have a 2002 Ford Explorer I just bought it January 2015. I pay $200 monthly. It have so many mechanical problems with it and I just want get rid of it. But still have $2000 more to pay on it… I DON'T WANT TO WAIT!So My plan is to sell my SUV to a car dealer for $5000, Use $2000 to finish paying the car dealer I bought it from, then take the remaining $3000, and use maybe $2000 of the $3000 for a down payment on a Newer And Better Car. NOW, MY QUESTION IS… WILL THIS PLAN WORK? Need Help!

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