2019 4- Runner sold to me without knowledge that original motor blown

Recently found out that my 4-runner was sold to me by dealership with the original motor blown. They replaced it with a motor that had more miles on it. Super charger installed after market was the cause. I have had trouble with the truck since two weeks into ownership. They finally repaired or fixed the problem, so far. Want to know what I should do for future issues, I bought the gold pkg and maintenance. dealership is stating bought as is but nothing on carfax given to me to indicated all the trouble last owner had. Parts from the Supercharger left on like oil pump and loose hoses. Mechanics denied knowledge from beginning about it and even tried to void my warranty that I had purchased. Last oil change the new dealership service manager gave me the history of the truck. What can I do now to protect me from further headaches

 

If it was CPO, insist they take it back, as it was misrepresented to you as certified truck. Otherwise, you probably need to consult a lawyer.

Your warranty is unlikely to pay out, as anyone investigating such claim would determine any failure is related to mods.

 

Agreed with Sin4R above. Get them to take it back. If they won't, maybe it's time to change your last name to "Plaintiff"

 

I don't know what state you're in, but you may be able to make a case for

• Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA):
  The DTPA prohibits false, misleading, or deceptive practices. If a seller knowingly sells a defective used car, you may have a claim under the DTPA.

The dealership knowingly sold you a defector vehicle. Wheather it was intentional or not does not matter. They failed to do their due dillegance when inspecting the vehicle. They have two routes to go:

A) Honor the warranty and keep repairing it as it breaks or until they get to the root cause - and fix said root cause.
B) Buy back your 4Runner and make you whole again.

 

Please list the name of the dealer that sold you said vehicle so others can be aware and please keep us posted.

 

I don't have answers necessarily, but thinking about these details will help:

What is the "gold package"? We don't know what that is and you will need to review fine print and know what is covered, etc.

Document everything. Do you have proof of everything stated here?

Who is the mechanic denying knowledge? The selling dealer?

What are you willing to accept as a remedy? Free warranty? Buyback? Exchange? Cash? (Not saying it will be on the table necessarily, but it's good to think of just in case)

 

Is there a vin # on the engine that is in said vehicle? (Asking for a friend)

If so, run the vin# !