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This is a really unfortunate situation, and in my experience, is the #1 reason people tell you to:
A. Not buy a used car because you're "buying someone else's problem"; or
B. Have a mechanic you trust inspect the car fully before you sign ANYTHING.
In your case, even had you brought one of your friends along, they'd have probably recognized the clutch problem on the test drive.
California has a nice law for used cars where you can negotiate during the uh, negotiation period, for 3-7 days post-purchase to take the car to a mechanic, run a Carfax report, etc. and if you're dissatisfied with the results of your research, you can return it without a hassle. Not that this helps YOU very much...
I asked a consumer attorney friend of mine what she suggests, and she told me that most dealerships will have some sort of proof of inspection on file for any used car they sell, and, depending on the laws in your state, you may be able to demand a copy of said inspection. Hopefully, this error is on that document.
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