O.K. I'm just telling you what the law is here. Check with the Mass. Attorney Generals office. Sorry you didn't like my answer.
Lou
Lou is right and it's sad that you don't like the answer, but buyer beware stings a bit when on the wrong side of it. The one thing you have going for you is when buying from a dealer, you have paperwork.
Your receipt should plainly read what warranty is given or implied. It will not matter what anyone says verbally by you, or your dealer. It will matter what is on paper. That is the reason why anything I buy or sell used, has a bill of sale as well. This bill of sale is very clear that there is no warranty, written or implied and product is purchased "as-is"
These laws don't vary much from state to state. It's pretty hard to have a "lemon" law on a used item as the definition of a lemon is something that may have been faulty from the manufacturer. The fact that it is used, shows that it has made it past the lemon timeframe and the original manufacturer has already given up any legal obligation to fixing it.
Read your receipt and let us know what it reads. Now if the dealer is reputable, and stands by their word, then you may have on honorable person that will stand by something verbal. Just keep in mind that he has no legal obligation to do so unless it's on paper. So mind your manners around him/her, and they may take care of you on good faith.
I have friends that don't have great relationships with their dealers and they tend to lean too much on verbal promises, or try to push their weight around when requesting warranty or assistance when the dealer is not obligated to do so. We have to remind ourselves that one deal under $10k does not make or break them. Sad to say, I'm not the rich guy that spends $40K/year with them on toys. So I'm not the top of the food chain when it comes to respect as a customer.
Now if I give the dealer the ability to help me out on his terms in a situation where he doesn't necessarily have to, then the relationship gets off on the right foot. Appreciate what they do, spend money when you have to, and don't demand things that you have no right to and most dealers will help out. Keep in mind, they may have taken it in with the issue, so splitting the cost of the mistake may not be out of the question, as they may have traded it in under the same terms.
Good luck though, I hate to see anyone get shafted in this situation.