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The erratic idle is likely a fuel injector. My car had the same symptom. To check, you need to take a multi-meter and check the resistance of the injectors. It should be around 10-14 ohms. #4 and #6 were out of range on my car, so I replaced them. It's not too difficult of a job to do yourself.
On the transmission, I would get more estimates, but that may just about do you in.
The car itself is very reliable. I have 191K on my car now and I had to fix all the common problems - exhaust manifold studs, CVs, etc..but in the last 11 years I've owned my car, it has been very reliable.
Did you change your timing belt at 60K? If not, that needs to be changed right away (or major engine repair when it snaps). That could blow your budget on top of the tranny issues.
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Tom '92 GXE
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