Wow! thats not a big problem for me. Don't take it otherwise. I suggest you to sell that vehicle coz its already 98  model and it might cost of more than $1500 or more to fix the transmission up. So better sell that car and buy another nicer one with some additional amount. I bet if  you spend some more amount like 1500 or more addition you can get the better conditioned vehicle. Don't try to stick with the Honda Accord all the time. Make some changed you will have better idea also:)