As an update, I dropped the pan, replaced the filter and the fluid. The car shifts fine, reverse and drive engage very hard/abruptly but once in gear it shifts fine. Started it this morning, still makes the same grinding type noise like the pump is bad. Once the car warmed up, the noise went away, drove 20 miles, drove fine, smooth shifts, but again, engaged reverse hard and drive engages really hard. The car has 136K, I have done everything it needs, new convertible top, new paint, runs perfectly with minimal oil consumption and has new tires/brakes and suspension so I am very reluctant to take it to salvage. Called some trans shops in the town I live, was seriously quoted $4000 for a reman. Called a town 40 miles away and I can get a used transmission with a 6 month 6K warranty installed for $1000 out the door. Should I go ahead and replace it now so I can enjoy the car over the summer? Seems like a fair deal. I really like this car, I know its a Sebring, but I really like the car, holds my family and has a trunk for golf clubs and then some. Interested in thoughts on whether or not to take the plunge on a replacement transmission.