<prompt> Human: I recently took my wifes Fiat 500 in to the shop to get transmission looked at and the quote was about 700 to pull it out and replacing the transmission is 6,500, unless the mechanic can get a used one through a salvage yard. The mechanic said he found one for about 3,000. We bought the car through Carmax for about 8,500 and still owe about 7,000. We really cant afford to replace the transmission, but also can afford having only one working vehicle since we drive 35 minutes in opposite directions for work. Does anyone have any advice about what we may be able to do to mitigate the costs since it looms looks like we may take a hard hit on this one?  <response>: Eh... thats rough. The Fiat left American shores back in the day for good reasons, and hasnt really proven itself now that its back.Call around to a few places and get quotes on transmission replacements. Id also suggest calling Fiat and seeing if theyd do a goodwill replacement if its just barely out of warranty. 