Griswald Vacation

about 5 miles out of Baker City Oregon the trany starts to rev and I can't go faster than 40 mph. So I pull in to town and find the closest gas station. After filling up with gas I ask for the closest mechanic. The only mechanic is a couple blocks down the road so I pull in and he has a big smile on his face. I tell him what is happening and he said let me drive it. He throws it into reverse and we hear the sounds of metal being ripped and torn apart. Without even looking at it he said you need a rebuilt trany. I ask how much and how long and he said $2500 and I am sure we can finish this week. Just a sidebar but does anyone have any good negotiating tactics in this situation? So I ask him to direct us to the nicest hotel. After pulling into the MOTEL we are informed that there is a room tonight but the Hells Caynon Motorcycle Rally is in town and there will be 10,000 bikers invading the town and no hotel rooms. So if anyone out there has a place for me to stay in Baker City Oregon while I am abused by the mechanic I would appreciate it.