I think I'd be pretty salty myself. That said, I could see how that would easily be missed after being taken in on trade. Dealers just turn and burn these cars. It's just a line item on a spreadsheet to then, not a dream car.

Thanks for sharing your story. At least the dealership refunded (is going to refund) your warranty and gave you a few grand. Crappy situation all around. Looks like a bolt was cross threaded and snapped the metal... Could have even been at the factory with such few miles.

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