transmission problems (5 spd)

i need some advice.. i just recently bought a car.. doesnt seem to wanna pop into 2nd 4th or reverse.. the only gears that are working are 1st 3rd and 5th, the car seems like it cant find the other gears, when it is in the 2nd 4th or reverse positions.. the car will not go, its as though its in neutral, i want to know if i need a new tranny or if its just a linkage/conection problem with the gears?

chances are the transmission needs to be replaced or rebuilt.

sounds like the gears got stripped. I agree with drdisque that it will probably needs to be replaced or rebuilt

What kind of car? Check your linkage.