<prompt> Human: My 07 Subaru needs a new transmission, among other parts, for a total of about 7200.00. I still owe approx 5000.00 on it at about 150month. Im not going to get the repairs done because its not worth it. Soon, though, the car is going to break down on a busy highway at rush hour Im sure and Ill basically be lighting a few thousand dollars a year on fire.Has anyone ever been in a situation like this? Any words of advice on how I can somehow come out of this by spending as little as possible? Thanks!  <response>: If youve already been quoted by a reputable shop, did they quote a new transmission, or a used one? At our shop we always quote both to give options. Weve done full on engine swaps with used engines for less than 3000, a higher mileage transmission is typically a bit less than an engine, Im more than sure its the labor you are getting hammered on. 