<prompt> Human: The situation is I need a new differential in my transmission on a 2003 Toyota Corolla S. I was told that it would cost between 2,200 and 4,000. Even on the lower side thats more than what the car is worth checked KBB. Not to mention my car will need a new clutch in probably less than a year, so add another 1,000 onto that.The obvious answer seems to be: get rid of it. It doesnt have any payments, its paid off in full. I spoke with a couple people about it and they told me to try and sell it and dont tell the person about the transmission problem. That doesnt seem right to me, like I could get in trouble for doing that even if I could get more money for a trade-in.But my questions are:Lease or buy used?Whats the best way to trade in this car? Do I disclose maintenance it will need?Whats a good number for a car based on my salary? I probably cant afford more than 200 a month for a car payment.Any pitfalls I need to watch out for?  <response>: First dont be a dishonest dick no matter how easy it is. That is how you turn into the bum who steals crap when no one is looking. It might be your next car you buy that some bum put motor honey into it. Can you drive the car now? I would drive it until it stopped saving every dime I could then buy a beater. If you have a place to storework on it I would find a used one and try to replace it myself. 