Just got over the same tranny problem (first gear "neutralness") and had to have it replaced.
I may have burned it up a bit getting to the garage. :rolleyes:
80,0000 miles, automatic.
I went with the salvage yard - got one with 8900 miles on it and a "lifetime" warranty.
'course I was 1 year and 20,000 miles past warranty.
~2K $US