New VXR Owner - South Australia (another one) :-) Is my car an Opel???

Hi guys, this maybe a short-lived forum participation. I've just purchased a 'Holden' 2015 Astra VXR. I guess the question is if this is the correct forum to be on? I'm pretty confused about the whole VXR/OPC thing. I thought the car was a german built Opel imported by GM after they decided to drop the Opel thing a couple of years ago. I find it confusing that they call the Astra a VXR rather than an OPC given the whole Vauxhall/Opel thing.

I really wanted to rebadge the car back to original Opel badges but not sure if that's kosher or not. Happy to hear your comments.

For the other SA members I'm up in Gawler. Really love this car ... the significant other is a Megane Cup 250.

A couple of piccies of my ride. I've made some colour changes to roof, grill, and interior bits:

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...psnshzji8u.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...psddvnthst.jpg

regards, Graham

Yes your car is an Opel and yes it's bloody confusing lol.

OPC = Opel
VXR = Vauxhall
HSV = Holden

You will find that most people will rebadge the car to it's heritage and throw on Opel badges.

BTW Welcome to the Forum! :D

Welcome to the forum Graham. As Poita said you got an Opel built car (Astra OPC), imported by Holden and rebadged by Holden. I guess you could put Opel badges back on if you want and it would be a fairly easy swap. Have a look on Gumtree as there are some wreckers that have Opel Astra OPC's in stock. Also members on the Opel forums in Holland and Germany are always willing to swap their Opel badges for Holden badges but postage is always a killer.

Welcome to OA

Thanks for the welcome guys and the confirmation that I'm not the only confused noob ��.
Dutchie...I understand you know something about locating short shifters for this car....any advice would be appreciated.

Jonesy

https://www.opel-tuning.nl/products/.../20-turbo-opc/

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https://www.opel-tuning.nl/products/.../20-turbo-opc/

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yes, this link and you obviously do not have to pay the gst (called BTW)

I have the same year car and initially thought of rebadging back to the Opel brand.

But on further thought, for resale this may not be a good idea. Most people looking to buy secondhand will pickup that Opel pulled out of australia circa 2013, and having your car designated as such could raise suspicion. Additionally, people who are really up to speed will see your car as an opel, and think it's 2 years older than it is, iirc the 2015 models did receive some upgrades over the 2013 models.

It's personal choice, but imo most people will relate to the australian vxr badge as being top of the line, and not have a clue about the opc badge, even though it's the same thing.

Welcome along Graham. I reckon I saw you post in SA Hot Hatches the other day. I'm actually down in Burton, was actually born in Gawler some near on 37 years ago and know the area fairly well too.

Welcome along graham! nice looking ride you have there!

Agree with Marmalade after some consideration. Ill just put my anti-holden bias behind me :yesnod: besides I think updating the steering wheel airbag cover might be a tad difficult. Thanks for the wise words.

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Welcome along graham! nice looking ride you have there!

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Thanks faneca. Love this car. A bit gentler on my aging butt than the Megane for sure.

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Welcome along Graham. I reckon I saw you post in SA Hot Hatches the other day. I'm actually down in Burton, was actually born in Gawler some near on 37 years ago and know the area fairly well too.

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Hi Chris..yes that was me chasing up vinyl wrap for the Astra. We should catch up sometime for coffee....deep in the Adelaide Hills naturally :woohoo:

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Thanks faneca. Love this car. A bit gentler on my aging butt than the Megane for sure.

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I could imagine, I have heard the Megane RS is set up a bit stiff for day to day use.

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Hi Chris..yes that was me chasing up vinyl wrap for the Astra. We should catch up sometime for coffee....deep in the Adelaide Hills naturally :woohoo:

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I would also be up for this! I'm at St Clair so any excuse to go to the hills is a good excuse haha



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