I was approaching Toronto Pearson (CYYZ) following the Simcoe STAR for RWY 33R. I fist asked for an RNAV app. On a heading of 240 and just before the downwind for 33R, I asked for vectors to the runway, expecting a left turn to 140-150 degrees for downwind. What ATC gave me was a RIGHT turn to 310 degrees. They left me on that heading untill I was almost past the airport.In another instance I was downwind for 15L, when I asked for vectors. Instead of turning me left about 230 degrees to intercept the LOC, I was turned right to about 060 eventually turning me back to 240 in a large circle to intercept the LOC for 15L.Has anyone else expreriance anything like this?Dave FisherCYYZP4 Prescott 3.2e 478p 800mhz 1mg CPUP4P800SE Asus Motherboard2.5 gig PC3200 DDR RAM 400MHZGeForce 7600GT/512 OC'dMaxtor 80 Gig ATA 133 HD x2WDC WD800 80 Gig HDAntec 500watt true powerSharp 19 inch LCD MonitorLogitech Extreme 3D pro Joystickhttp://www.jdtllc.com/images/rcv4bannersupporter.jpg

sounds like you asked for an iap approach, which is fine.fly itif you change your mind and want vectors, i dump you into the routine to give you vectors, which may involve what seems like strange vectors.but follow the instructions, and i will vector you to the runway. it might not be what you wanted, but, it will get you there.jd