We're skiers, so we do a lot of winter driving. I don't think the reliability of the car is where it used to be for driving through rural roads late Friday and Sunday night. I realize that I won't be able to get the cost of the tranny back, but I assumed I had no choice, that the car would otherwise be worth nothing with a broken transmission.
Requiring a little more space, we're considering the Subaru Imprezza wagon and the Toyota Matrix. Self-employment has not lead to the fame and riches promised

We're off to deal again this morning. Wish us luck.
Craig.