A rebuild or a replacement are your only options my friend.
If it is purely an economical issue then go to a chain transmission shop like AAMCO that deal only in transmissions they will usually rebuild one for about $1,500-$2,000. Even a replacement from them are usually cheaper then the dealer and a replacement or rebuild will come with a 1 year warranty. Another option is to check the wrecking yards, in some areas they will sell you and install a used transmission for around $1,000 or so but be sure to ask if they do installations because some areas/wrecking yard only sell parts but don't do installations. Although I have always had good luck with used transmissions you have to be aware of the fact that when you buy used you don't know what kind of use/abuse the previous transmission had before you got it and they will usually only warranty them for 30 days.
Anyway you spin it you need a new or rebuilt transmission but north of $3,500 is a bit overpriced in my book.
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