If you do a search on this forum for transmissions you will come up with 1/2 billion posts or so. The tranny is the largest issue with this car. The big question is is the car front wheel or all wheel drive?

Mine is all wheel and I spent $2700 for a rebuild and the addition of a supplimental tranny fluid cooler.

Do a search and get a great education. I can't help with a mechanic as I'm in Florida.

Good luck.

Randy (Less than fond memories of old tranny) ii