Comments on: The Holden Epica – what were they thinking?

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:13:10 +0000

Correction: 2008 model

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:12:31 +0000

Bought a 2009 model second hand about 15 months ago. Only problem has been the aforementioned issue with the discs. Otherwise, it does what it’s meant to for a mid-size, small V6: it’s comfortable enough for the family, has better than average fuel economy, better power than a smaller car and it’s not ugly. All in all, it’s actually quite a sensible car.

By: Regina

Regina — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:54:36 +0000

I have a 2007 Epica and a beautifull front of it. I had a problem with the battery and it was replaced but they could not find the same battery butafter i got a substitute one from Holden the warning light started turning on and the car stoped anywhere and at any time so I took the car to Holden for a check they informed me that the battery they put inn causes data loss in the card and I have to replace it of which was going to cost more thousands to replace. Why should we have to get diffrent batteries if they cause electric issues after replacing them. Has enyone replaced the battery and got issues with?

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:29:59 +0000

I bought a CDXi 07 model in 08 and I have only had 1 problem. That was the transmission got stuck in PARK. Holden took it and fixed it, ended being a sensor problem.

Other than that, drives beautifully, petrol is at 8.4L / 100km, get 600km a tank. Very comfortable leather seats, truly a “poor man’s Mercedes”

Someone actually mentioned to me that they mistook it for a Mercedes. I understand why people wouldn’t like the base models, but the top range models are perfect, especially me being only 20 years old, it’s awesome

Love my baby and will definitely still be driving her in 5 years time.

By: gerry g

gerry g — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 04:20:24 +0000

hi all:
we changed the crankshaft sensor, the same as scotty b, and all seems to be ok, no problems for the last 6 weeks, so hopefully that is problem solved, p.s. the lease is up in June, we will be trading it in for some other model, bye

By: Webbie

Webbie — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:37:26 +0000

In further addition to previous comment, have now done 6700km and have the pleasure of oil leaks onto my driveway. The oil leak may account for the overheated engine smell that we get when at the end of a journey. It has had its 3000km service (oddly enough the oil leak started around the same time?) and will be going back in next week to sus out the issue.
I still like the car, for comfort etc I just hope issues do not start to escalate.

Webbie

By: SueB

SueB — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:43:36 +0000

My holden Epica 2007, please advise I have blown every light globe some more than once , over time. Indicators brake lights head lights, plus the brake pedal switch and the latest is loss of power when driving , engine light on, hasn’t stalled jsut no power. It seems that there is some kind of electrical problem. Does anyone know anything about it.

By: JoeboyV

JoeboyV — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:56:43 +0000

I appreciate all these comments fellas! I was about to purchase one and was doing my due diligence and hitting up the articles and forums about the Epica. 2008 Epica for $16000 + on road costs. Good thing I checked.

By: Webbie

Webbie — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 09:46:23 +0000

I have owned my 2010 Epica CDXI auto, for about two months, Whilst i am happy with the comfort, economy and general feel of the car, I have had some “odd’ issues.
Not starting, found that turning ignition off, then try again works.
Sudden loss of power, put the foot down to accelerate, only to have no power for a couple of seconds.
During driving in traffic, gear changes, sometimes lurch from one gear to another. Reminiscent of a old 2 gear powerglide auto. On reading the posted comments I forsee a mixed future. Thankfully it is a company car.
Regards
Ian

By: gerry g

gerry g — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:49:26 +0000

hi scotty b,
i have the same problen as you, but for at lease 6mts now, been to dealership 4 times, changed coil immobiliser, cam shaft sensor, ecu unit, and last time wiring to the plug jacks connected to the ecu unit, but here we go again, wont start tonight same old thing, its driving me mad, so please if you find anything please let me know
regards
gerry