Can I get a newer used car?

Alright, so I'm financing a 2003 Honda Accord EX V6 sedan. I purchased it back in December, and still have roughly $8,500 left on the loan. I have been disappointed with the Honda's fuel economy, so I'm wanting to trade it in for a fuel efficient 4 cylinder vehicle. Such vehicles in considering are the Kia Forte, Nissan Altima, and Nissan Sentra. Most of the cars I'm looking at are priced between $11,000 and $17,000. I have a credit score of 640 and my current payment per month on my Honda is $315. Do you think I'd be able to get a newer more fuel efficient vehicle with those types of numbers? I know the biggest thing that will affect it is the amount I still owe to the lean holder.

How much does a transmission cost for a 2002 honda accord?

I want to buy this cheap honda accord for 1000 dollars but the guy said that it needs some transmission work. I have absolutely no idea what this means. He said that he took it to a mechanic and he said that it has a few more months on it before it needs to be looked at. Anyone have any idea what this possibly means or how much it will cost? Is it worth buying?

1997 Honda Accord ES tempiture gauge not reading correct temp, what i need to check?

Already replaced thermostat.
Used correct 50/50 mix coolant.
As engine warms up the fans kick on and off properly. Just gauge is reading below operating temp. I drove around and gauge still only reads about 1/3 of the gauge, which is below operating temp. I know the engine is up to temp because fans are operating fine. Just need to know which sensor i need and location of it to replace to get correct reading.

Did you regret going from a minivan back to a smaller car?

My minivan sucks up way too much gas, is terrible to park, and i feel more distracted because my kids are so far away (in the third row.) I'm considering going back to a sedan… Say a honda accord. I have a 7,5, & 2 year old. The older two are in boosters, and the younger in a diono radian (the narrowest car seat on the market) so i know it will be tight and we won't be able to tow extra people. I just want to know if anyone else has gone back to the sedan from a mini… Did you regret it?

Grinding noise in reverse?

I have a 1996 Honda accord and while I was going about 50 I accidentally put the car from drive to reverse (herd a grinding noise ) then changed it back really quick now when I put it in drive now when I put it in reverse I hear a grinding noise, and it won't go backwards when I press the gas what could this be