Hi, from Brazil

[Renatom]

Hi everybody!

My name is Renato Melo and I have a 2009 Vectra. It's a pleasure to share some impressions of this great car with you.

My car have a 2.4 16v (150cv) engine and is able to run with gasoline and/or ethanol (known in Brazil as flexfuel).

Enjoy some pictures:

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx262/Renatom_2010/DSCF1224.jpg

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx262/Renatom_2010/DSCF1227.jpg

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx262/Renatom_2010/DSCF1229.jpg

Cheers!

[03srit]

Welcome to OA

[Feelinlucky75]

Welcome mate... Nice car.... I don't think we ever got that shape or engine... Still very nice though...

[Silver Surfer]

Welcome Renato Interesting ride

[Renatom]

Thank you guys. Yes, here in Brazil we have some "strange" decisions by GM. In fact we only have Opel models produced here: Astra, Vectra, Meriva, Zafira and Corsa. Omega (your Holden Commodore) is also sold here. Nowadays they are changing, Cobalt and Cruze are ready to go and Corsa, Vectra and Astra to get out.

The Vectra sold in the past here were the "A" (imported from Germany) and "B" that was produced here. This Vectra (like my one) is called "C" but it is an Astra.

Engines have no similarities. Our base are the older Monza family. Originally produced with 1.6 and 1.8 liters, these growth to 2.0, 2.2 and 2.4 liters (with 16v head). These two have a "giant" stroke crankshaft (100 mm). If you think about vibration, yes they are "vibrating".

[ChrisMaz]

Welcome along Renato,

Interesting car you have there, do you have any interior photos?

[faneca]

Welcome mate, cars looking very clean


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[Vectracious]

The Vectra sold in the past here were the "A" (imported from Germany) and "B" that was produced here. This Vectra (like my one) is called "C" but it is an Astra.


Welcome to the forum :)

I was going to say, it looked like an Astra with a boot rather than an actual Vectra.

[Renatom]

Welcome along Renato,

Interesting car you have there, do you have any interior photos?

Chris, I will provide some interior photos. Thank you!

[Dahlia]

Nice looking car, wouldn't mind seeing the interior.
Welcome to OA.

[Renatom]

That's my 2006 Meriva. A great car.

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx262/Renatom_2010/IMG00015-20100206-1802.jpg

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx262/Renatom_2010/GradeTunada.jpg

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx262/Renatom_2010/IMG00016-20100206-1802.jpg

[Vectracious]

Love Meriva's - fantastic car! Drove one for quite a bit through France a few years ago.

[soulman-ian]

Nice car ..think that is the Chevrolet Cruze in this country

[metry]

welcome to oa mate

[dinosawr]

Really nice car. Welcome to the site :)

[Renatom]

Nice car ..think that is the Chevrolet Cruze in this country

Soulman, in fact that's the Astra Sedan sold in some parts of Europe (look in SPain http://www.opel.es/vehicles/coches-opel/vehiculos-de-pasajeros-opel/astra-sedan/modelos-astra-sedan.html)

[Bobarache]

Welcome to OA mate !!

[Renatom]

Hi guys!

As promised, some photos of the interior of my Veccy (or Astra???)...

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx262/Renatom_2010/100_0307.jpg

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx262/Renatom_2010/100_0308.jpg

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx262/Renatom_2010/100_0309.jpg

[Vectracious]

if I'm not mistaken thats a Veccy dash.... the Astra's didnt have a temp gauge...

[hazrd]

Correct. Not having a temp gauge sucks!!

Although the rest of the interior is indeed very astra-like.

.: Sent from a dodgey Optus cell tower :.

[Renatom]

I am just joking, due this is sold as a Vectra here in Brazil but it is, in fact, the European Astra (former model).