Most likely, not something simple.

There is the possibility of a "B2 failure", a quick search will pull up more than you will want to read. Check fluid level, smell the fluid, but most likely you'll be needing a transmission or at least internal work on the transmission.

However, if the car is nice and you're willing to source and install the transmission yourself, you could end up with a good car for less than market. For $1500 he won't sell it unless it's to an enthusiast, it's only worth around $500 to the junkyard.

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