Oh no! Time for a brand new fancy one

maybe it just needs a little space

He's certainly not putting his self to the fullest possible use.

Looking up how much scrap metal is in a 2001 Odyssey and this text just crosses my phone, "Just what do you think you're doing, Jeff?" Estimate for transmission, gulp, $4,250.

other than being creepy, it's not making a very good case for its own survival!

Calling around, found a place 2 blocks away that estimates $1500 less than that. Also, contacted the dealer that put a new (reman) one in 3 years ago. They're another grand more.

dealer always seems to be more expensive and not usually worth the increased cost on an older car

Call and got much cheaper quotes from reputable recommended sources. Original guy, said he can match if I permit a non-RebuiltByHonda remanufactured Honda Transmission.