<prompt> Human: Due to unforeseen financial and personal reasons, I want to look into trading in my car for something smaller and cheaper. I purchased a 2017 model about a month ago and owe 24k on it and its worth is valued at about 15k though I doubt a dealer will actually give me all of that. I was looking to get into a used car that would cost about 16k-17k. Basically, how terrible of an idea is this and is this even possible to do without putting myself in an ungodly amount of debt? I really dislike my current car and dont feel safe in it half the time and would really like something more manageable for myself.  <response>: Trading in a car that is worth 15k for a car that costs 16-17k is NOT getting a cheaper car 