I saw a case on TV exactly like yours.

Young kid buys a used car. She has her boyfriend's father (a mechanic) check out the car before buying (he test drives it and checks it out at the seller's house...doesn't take it to a shop for complete inspection). After she buys the car, her attempt to register the car fails. She is instructed to to fix all kinds of stuff just to get it registered and on the road.

I thought the kid would win the case.

Judge ruled in favor of the crook/selller
1. Someone came to view the car before buying (same as in your case)
2. Buyers beware...according to the judge when buying a used car from a private owner (vs a dealer) you're buying something AS-IS unless you get something in writing.

My advice is to sell the car if you're that unhappy. Better to take a small loss than to have a car you don't like.

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JR
1986 Gold 300E 4Dr automatic