Yugo

[93JC]

ROFLcopter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kA2yBcFC0E

"The Yugo GV is a remarkably equipped hatchback that gives new meaning to the term 'basic transportation'. Let's take a look at why.

As you can see, the access to the engine compartment is via remote hood release on the left fender well. This is very important to the customer because the location provides protection from theft and tampering."



I love how that's the first thing they mention. And then only AFTER that do they mention, you know, the engine and stuff...

[Eye of the Tiger]

I didn't realize Yugos had a transverse leaf spring in the back. 

[the Teuton]

In this month's C&D, they have a small interview with Malcolm Bricklin.  I don't think he was the cause of the downfall of this car at all.

[93JC]

Bricklin? Bricklin wasn't the downfall of this car, the CAR was. It's just not a good product. There was a reason it was the cheapest car on the market. It was the punchline to jokes, like Ladas in Canada.

Now, if you want a car that was let down not only by spotty reliability but complete and utter mismanagement...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQfJ-JvV8hs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYmj6PDhkHA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulG-4z25QDY

[Eye of the Tiger]

In this month's C&D, they have a small interview with Malcolm Bricklin.  I don't think he was the cause of the downfall of this car at all.

1. Why are you reading C&D?
2. Yugo.

[the Teuton]

Heck, that thing is only a half-second slower in the 1/4 mile.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Heck, that thing is only a half-second slower in the 1/4 mile.

Than your car? LOL. Swift is faster.

[the Teuton]

I think mine is 19.0.  I could be wrong, but a 0-60 of 12.4 isn't giving me much promise in this department.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I think mine is 19.0.  I could be wrong, but a 0-60 of 12.4 isn't giving me much promise in this department.

The Yugo only quoted a 0-50 time.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Did you know that the Yugo has a curb weight of 1819 - 2028 lbs, and the Swift is right at 1800? Swift also has at least a 10 hp advantage over the top-of-the-line GVX model.
I'd beat a Yugo in a bench race anytime, anywhere. 

[the Teuton]

It also only had a 4-speed manual.  I almost bought one in 2005 for $350.

[Eye of the Tiger]

It also only had a 4-speed manual.  I almost bought one in 2005 for $350.

The GVX had a 5-speed.  Swift still wins.

[S204STi]

I didn't realize Yugos had a transverse leaf spring in the back. 

So it should handle as well as a Corvette then?

[Rupert]

It gave new meaning to the term "basic transportation".

No kidding.


Also,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b84CV3GERq4&feature=related

[93JC]

Ha, I remember that commercial.

[280Z Turbo]

A used Volkswagen Rabbit was leaps and bounds ahead of the 1988 Yugo GV. Why anyone bought one of those is beyond me.

[ifcar]

A used Volkswagen Rabbit was leaps and bounds ahead of the 1988 Yugo GV. Why anyone bought one of those is beyond me.

I'm going to say it's the same reason any new car is bought over a nicer new one at the same price: you get to be the first owner and you get a warranty.

[Madman]

Now, if you want a car that was let down not only by spotty reliability but complete and utter mismanagement...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQfJ-JvV8hs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYmj6PDhkHA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulG-4z25QDY

I love how those early production Premiers in the videos are still badged as Renaults!

Cheers,
Madman of the People

[2o6]

A used Volkswagen Rabbit was leaps and bounds ahead of the 1988 Yugo GV. Why anyone bought one of those is beyond me.

Because underneath it's an old Fiat 128? From what I hear, Abarth parts fit on it easily.

[MX793]

Because underneath it's an old Fiat 128? From what I hear, Abarth parts fit on it easily.

Yes, I'm sure so many Yugo buyers purchased them with the intent of importing Fiat performance parts (Fiat was no longer sold in the US at that point) to install onto it...

[2o6]

Yes, I'm sure so many Yugo buyers purchased them with the intent of importing Fiat performance parts (Fiat was no longer sold in the US at that point) to install onto it...

Some people did.

[Onslaught]

Our dealership sold Yugo's for just a few months. They couldn't keep them running and the boos said fuck it and stopped selling them. It was before my time but I was told they are the biggest POS on the road at the time by the guys at the shop who worked on them.

[Madman]

Because underneath it's an old Fiat 128? From what I hear, Abarth parts fit on it easily.

Fiat 127, actually.

Years ago, when I needed an alternator for my old Fiat X-1/9, I was pleased to discover that one from from a Yugo was identical!  That saved me a bit of cash.


Cheers,
Madman of the People

[CJ]

60-0 in 168 feet?  The 1991 940 with the 'small' brakes does that in 112 feet.  The 1993+ have bigger brakes and stop in less distance than that.

[CALL_911]

60-0 in 168 feet?  The 1991 940 with the 'small' brakes does that in 112 feet.  The 1993+ have bigger brakes and stop in less distance than that.

It's sad that the Yugo might smoke the 940 from 0-60.

[ChrisV]

http://www.daveyugo.com/

[CJ]

It's sad that the Yugo might smoke the 940 from 0-60.

It won't.  The 940 is slow, but not that slow.  I'd pin it at 10 seconds to 60.

[CALL_911]

It won't.  The 940 is slow, but not that slow.  I'd pin it at 10 seconds to 60.

3300 lbs + 114 hp= only 10 seconds to 60? I'd expect more.

[the Teuton]

3300 lbs + 114 hp= only 10 seconds to 60? I'd expect more.

Wow.  2,700 lbs. with 110 hp is 12.4.  He must have some real Swede speed in there.

[ifcar]

Wow.  2,700 lbs. with 110 hp is 12.4.  He must have some real Swede speed in there.

It's because old Volvos are just so much more aerodynamic than everything else.