Did you buy it new or used? If you bought it used do you know what its history was? I am thinking driving it with a bummed clutch may have worn out your syncro's and you were now placing much more stress on them if you were shifting with a partially engaged clutch.
I would not go so far however as to call it a lemon and rather a series of unfortunate events. Sounds like dealing with another dealer might not be a bad idea as well.
Hope this helps, goodluck with it.
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