Faults:

I have not had the car that long. The only thing that went wrong was I left the lights on, and when I boosted it, I got it wrong and burnt a wire out. I was very lucky; I could have done real damage.

Other than that, I got the brakes done all around, but I think that was regular maintenance.

She does burn a bit of oil now, but no blue smoke. She needs a liter every two months.

General Comments:

The car is fine for what it is; a family sedan. It is comfortable and handles well. Lots of power for the highway.

I wish the dash lights were better and brighter. And I wish the headlights would turn off when the ignition is all the way off.

As for shape; zero rust, not a blemish.

Faults:

Changed 3 coils in a year.

Changed the engine twice; 2010 and 2011 - and the third one is burning oil.

Stalling issues.

Transmission slipping.

Changed ball joints for both front tires - needs changing again.

Air compressor shot.

Changed oxygen sensors - need to change again.

Other less minor issues.

General Comments:

GM cannot ignore this nightmare of a car that bears their logo.

They need to offer a fair trade at the very least.

Faults:

My name is Lance, I am from Edmonton, Alberta. I have owned my 2004 Epica LS for 3 years now. I had not many problems in the beginning, until recently when I noticed the car start vibrating very violently. Changed the spark plugs in it; still vibrates. Also went to my local dealer, and found out that my fuel level sensor in it is broken.

I have had the heat control go in it, like one day last year I turned the heat control from cold while the fan was off, to hot all of a sudden. It stayed cold, took it to the dealer, and they found out that the cable going to the heat control on the dash had worn out. Cost me $240.00, and the part itself was only 11.00.

There's this vibration I am experiencing. I have been driving it, because I can't afford to fix it right now. If it helps, while I was changing the sparks, I noticed oil in the seat of spark plug on the passenger side of the car. Can anyone tell me what could be wrong with this, as I am scared one day it will say to hell with you, I am going to stop working, thanks.

General Comments:

This car's overall performance is awesome. Before my problems it ran very well. Handles like a tamed pussy cat. For the type of car I was looking for, it drives awesome. A family car is what I was looking for.

I would recommend this car to everyone, but I would make a suggestion of getting it checked out before buying, to make sure that you have the dealership you are buying it from inspect it, so that nothing is wrong with it in the first place.