I OWN A 1998 HONDA ACCORD WITH 44,000 MILES. I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN 1998. I AM NOW HAVING SERIOUS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR - LURCHING AND BUMPING. WHEN I PRESENTED THE PROBLEM TO HONDA, THEY SAID THAT I MUST PAY FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. CAN HONDA GET AWAY WITH THIS? I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS THE HONDA CAR COMPANY. I PURCHASED THE CAR BECAUSE OF HONDA'S TRACK-RECORD OF RELIABILITY.