Plymouth Repair: transaxle repair, plymouth voyager, axile

Question
I have a 92 Plymouth Voyager van.  It has 145,000 miles on it.  I bought it for $500.  I recently felt a "clunking" noise when I slow down or take off. I have not taken it in to be seen professionally.  I have been told by one friend that it needs engine mounts and another, the transaxle is broken.  I think it is the transaxle.  I am a single mom and don't have a lot of money.  How much should this repair cost and how do I know if I am being ripped off?  I believe I can find someone on the side to fix it, but don't know what price I should expect.  Also, I plan to buy a newer used car in the spring when my income tax comes in.  Is this repair worth the cost?  Is there any way I can get away with the least amount of money until spring?  thank you for your help.


Answer
hello hun
the price of the axile is 60 dollors new the price with installing is a 100 so 160 for the whole repair.
If you take it easy with the car it will more than likely last to spring. good luck to u hun and u have a very pretty name . and if you need more help please let me know pete