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Disclaimer: This is NOT legal advice, but rather some friendly chatter.
I sympathize with your frustration, and I'm glad that you're taking the time to educate yourself.
With that said, a full purchase price refund (while accounting for wear and tear, mileage) is not really equitable to both parties, at least in the eyes of the legislature, who largely defer to manufacturers of consumer products for various reasons.
The CA Lemon Law is just a presumption, that is, it's not a slam dunk that once you meet the requirements of the law, you are necessarily guaranteed victory. View the law as just a tool or an aid for consumers (who at one point had much less assistance).
As you said, if you can prove further damages as result of this ordeal (such as lost wages, etc.) above and beyond what the lemon law may help you get back, you can always sue, and you may be able to take advantage of small claims court, which is much less costly than higher-level court actions.
***Owners affected by these CEL/stalling issues might want to file claims with the NHTSA since stalling while driving can be viewed as a safety issue. If an investigation is opened by the NHTSA, then you will see the manufacturers start to pay more attention to the consumers' concerns, and it may result in a recall.***
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