2001 New Transmission Needed - pls help!

I have an 01 beetle and found out that i need a new transmission. I am 5 months past the warranty and it will cost me $5,000Cdn for a new one. The car is only worth about $10,000! I called VW Canada and they said there isn't much they can do if it's past warranty.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Please help!
Shirley