Am paying a car loan but what to get rid of car. What to do?

I got a 2000 dodge neon from carmax in june of 2007. Right after college graduation my car at the then time, pretty much blow up and I saw this car at carmax, was approved and financed for about $10,000. The car sticker was valued at $8,500....i know, i didnt know much about cars, etc. so now im stuck.

I make car payments of $268 a month, and will continue to do so until around 2012 (5 year plan at this rate). However, I feel like i dont want this car, payments, hassle, and would rather much somehow 'get rid of it' and get a car that will get me from point A to point B, like a $3,000 car or something.

What are some ways to do this? Could I put a for sale sticker in my car window, take it back to the dealership, etc... I def. dont want to "get rid of it" in anytype of hopelss way like getting into an accident, getting it repossed, stolen etc. but in a legal way.

Thank you..i hope this all makes sense. I am paying more for a car that is not worth it, and it would help me be able to take care of other bills!!!