I just went and replaced the bettery tonight. Put it in, cranked it up, and it cranked up no problem. Turned it off, after about two minutes, went to crack it immediately afterward, and it's dead..... That's another 300$ to add to the 1300$ transmission change. 1600$ might as well be a million for me. I'm 17... I have a part time job, and basically no family. I can't afford that. In the 'as-is' state it's in, the best offer I have gotten for the damn thing is 400$.. I'm about to just sell it. It's a very depressing night, and I can't stand the thought of getting rid of it. My paychecks would take years to get the amount needed. I hate having it sitting there, and for someone my age, having no car is no BUENO. I can't believe what a [censored] night this has been. Thank you all for your help, and be grateful, that you own a car, that if it needs maintenance, you can somewhat afford it.
Good night everyone.
-Jai