I'm frustrated because I had to push my 323i 2000 on the road. It won't work in reverse mode. A couple of threads say it is transmission breakdown and it costs more than 4k to replace it. It is sort of common issue for 323i. Sometimes, it comes back, though.

I cannot afford it now. My 323i is 80K and cost me a lot to replace a plastic coolant tank at 70k. Big breakdowns twice a year! What an unreliable bimmer!

Can I drive in only D mode for a while or should I replace it ASAP?