2004 Chevrolet Epica LS review from North America
"It is an excellent car for the money and is comparable to others in it's class for about $10K less"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A "Check Engine" light came on at 1200 miles.
Recent white smoke at start-up.
General comments?
I have the USA model of the Epica which is the Suzuki Verona S. This is the same car with the exception of options between the USA and Canadian models.
Verona does not offer Traction Control so that is not an issue.
The in-line 6 cylinder engine is designed by Porsche and runs strong, and powerful with excellent acceleration.
It has a Holden transmission (which is GM in Australia) The drop in RPM is minimal and lag time is what is expected. The shifting described by others seems extreme, but it does shift differently than other cars however is performing exactly as it was designed to.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | I-6 Inline Gas Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 212 miles |
| Most recent distance | 4800 miles |
| Previous car | Saturn VUE |
| Date of Entry | 4th April, 2005 |