Happened to me on an '03 with 92k miles. Your torque converter is probably toast and may have taken the transmission down with it.

A remanufactured trans is around 3k I believe. I would try and find a transmission shop that either specializes in ZF transmissions or knows them well and have it overhauled. I did my own as I don't trust any mechanix shop around DC.

Maybe some of the guys around nyc have recommendations for a reputable shop.

Good luck.

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2003 4.4i black ext./black int./black headliner (kid's runabout)
2014 535d X-drive, M package, silver/black interior

Sold but not forgotten:
2009 E70 35d, black ext./black int./black headliner (sold 2021)
2006 4.8iS Le Mans blue/cream int./black headliner, SOLD in 2012 sadly...

Other hardware:
2015 Cayenne S (wife's new DD and definitely wroooommmmm)
2016 Tundra 1794 edition crew cab, luxo hauler
2005 Tundra crew cab, weekend hauler. Sold after 150k very happy miles.