How did this ad not lead to millions of sales?
Old Yugo commercial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VV9NOBYDC4#)
BTW I had a mechanic tell me one time he bought one of these for under $100, spent about $50 in parts, and sold it for $300. Not a bad flip.
There used to be a guy who was a regular at the Wednesday night drags at Milan who ran one or two of those. He had one that was in the mid 13s itch the stock engine and heads, naturally aspirated.
Went by the name of "Dave Yugo."
Quote from: Soup DeVille on November 30, 2013, 10:11:23 AM
There used to be a guy who was a regular at the Wednesday night drags at Milan who ran one or two of those. He had one that was in the mid 13s itch the stock engine and heads, naturally aspirated.
Went by the name of "Dave Yugo."
What did he race against, lawn mowers?
God, I love those cheesy 1980s commercials. Absolutely hilarious to watch these days. :lol:
I guess I'll get a pat on the back when I claim that "1974 Dodge Monaco > Yugo". Right? :praise:
Quote from: cawimmer430 on November 30, 2013, 02:34:54 PM
God, I love those cheesy 1980s commercials. Absolutely hilarious to watch these days. :lol:
I guess I'll get a pat on the back when I claim that "1974 Dodge Monaco > Yugo". Right? :praise:
The Dodge might be slightly more reliable but they both rust away just as fast.
I'm sure being featured in the Dragnet movie got them a bunch of sales.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on November 30, 2013, 10:11:23 AM
There used to be a guy who was a regular at the Wednesday night drags at Milan who ran one or two of those. He had one that was in the mid 13s itch the stock engine and heads, naturally aspirated.
Went by the name of "Dave Yugo."
They get faster in racing because all the parts start falling off during a race.
What's the best way to make quick cash on your Yugo?
Take it to the scrap yard.
My former dealership sold these things in the 80's before my time being there. I was told horror stories about just how bad these cars are. The dealership sold them for some time and then quit it was so bad.
I think a Chevy dealer sold them here. Not sure if they had any buy a Chevy and get a free Yugo deal like some other dealers out there did.
Quote from: Mustangfan2003 on November 30, 2013, 12:29:04 PM
What did he race against, lawn mowers?
Hey, in the mid 90s, 13 seconds was bookin'
Quote from: Soup DeVille on November 30, 2013, 03:41:46 PM
Hey, in the mid 90s, 13 seconds was bookin'
To cover 20 yards?
I wonder who would answer the phone if I tried calling 1-800-USA-YUGO these days?
I might give it a try on Monday! :lol:
I think I saw someone post on jalopnk and say it's just an operator saying "this number is not available" Thought maybe it would take you to some porn hotline.
Damn, I was going to request a brochure! :cry:
Oh well. At least there is somebody who's still supplying parts for Yugos. I'm sure all three of his customers are very grateful!
http://www.yugoparts.com/ (http://www.yugoparts.com/)
Could an ultra cheap car work in the US, like the Nano? The 3 wheeled car I posted in the mainstream section was kinda neat but would people buy it?
Quote from: Madman on November 30, 2013, 11:47:05 PM
Damn, I was going to request a brochure! :cry:
Oh well. At least there is somebody who's still supplying parts for Yugos. I'm sure all three of his customers are very grateful!
http://www.yugoparts.com/ (http://www.yugoparts.com/)
They also represent Zastava. Did not someone here work on a suspension for them? Camiro I think was his name.
Quote from: Mustangfan2003 on December 01, 2013, 12:01:17 AM
Could an ultra cheap car work in the US, like the Nano? The 3 wheeled car I posted in the mainstream section was kinda neat but would people buy it?
Something like Dacia would probably work better.
Quote from: Galaxy on December 01, 2013, 10:05:39 AM
Something like Dacia would probably work better.
That or the new Datsun brand.
Quote from: Mustangfan2003 on November 30, 2013, 02:37:46 PM
The Dodge might be slightly more reliable but they both rust away just as fast.
Actually, if you go to the Balkan states, you will still see a surprising number of these (and the later cars called Skala)....... so I would guess that global survival is far greater for the Yugo than it is for the 1974 Dodge Monaco. (sorry, CW!).
Didn't NATO bomb the Yugo factory pretty bad?
Quote from: Mustangfan2003 on December 01, 2013, 01:31:47 PM
Didn't NATO bomb the Yugo factory pretty bad?
Someone called in a favor....
That or a USAF general bought a yugo and got screwed, talk about filing a customer complaint.
Quote from: Madman on November 30, 2013, 11:47:05 PM
Damn, I was going to request a brochure! :cry:
Oh well. At least there is somebody who's still supplying parts for Yugos. I'm sure all three of his customers are very grateful!
http://www.yugoparts.com/ (http://www.yugoparts.com/)
It doesn't take many individual customers to keep a Yugo parts supply company in business. They'll keep coming back.
Question is why would anyone still have a Yugo in the first place? It would be interesting for a museum but that's about it.
Quote from: Mustangfan2003 on December 01, 2013, 06:12:02 PM
Question is why would anyone still have a Yugo in the first place? It would be interesting for a museum but that's about it.
Why not? Beats collecting Commemorative Elvis figurines.
I'm surprised Soup doesn't own one.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on December 01, 2013, 06:22:37 PM
I'm surprised Soup doesn't own one.
I already have two cars that people shake their heads over.
Quote from: Mustangfan2003 on December 01, 2013, 12:01:17 AM
Could an ultra cheap car work in the US, like the Nano? The 3 wheeled car I posted in the mainstream section was kinda neat but would people buy it?
I think, unlike in some countries, you can't have ultra cheap new cars in the US because of the cost of required safety features. Airbags (front, side impact, side curtain), anti-lock brakes, stability control, would probably double the cost of a Nano.
Quote from: veeman on December 05, 2013, 08:05:40 AM
I think, unlike in some countries, you can't have ultra cheap new cars in the US because of the cost of required safety features. Airbags (front, side impact, side curtain), anti-lock brakes, stability control, would probably double the cost of a Nano.
That can all be avoided by filling he car worth foam packing peanuts.
Quote from: Mustangfan2003 on December 01, 2013, 01:31:47 PM
Didn't NATO bomb the Yugo factory pretty bad?
NATO?
Err, no.
The Yugo factory was largely destroyed in the Bosnian conflicts in the early 1990s, but I think you will find that it was the Serbs who were officially deemed to be the culprits for the destruction of Bosnia.
Quote from: veeman on December 05, 2013, 08:05:40 AM
I think, unlike in some countries, you can't have ultra cheap new cars in the US because of the cost of required safety features. Airbags (front, side impact, side curtain), anti-lock brakes, stability control, would probably double the cost of a Nano.
Believe it or not, things like those are actually legal requirements in most of the rest of the world as well.
Quote from: Colin on December 05, 2013, 11:57:33 AM
Believe it or not, things like those are actually legal requirements in most of the rest of the world as well.
Well, if most doesn't include India, China, Africa, pretty much all of Asia outside of Japan, Eastern Europe...
Quote from: Colin on December 05, 2013, 11:56:54 AM
NATO?
Err, no.
The Yugo factory was largely destroyed in the Bosnian conflicts in the early 1990s, but I think you will find that it was the Serbs who were officially deemed to be the culprits for the destruction of Bosnia.
NATO did flatten it though.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/1469035.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/1469035.stm)
Quote from: Soup DeVille on December 05, 2013, 01:08:53 PM
Well, if most doesn't include India, China, Africa, pretty much all of Asia outside of Japan, Eastern Europe...
And south america
Having lived through the early days of Honda, and had a Honda 1200 for a daily driver, the Yugo wasn't any worse of a car. If it had a problem, it was a vehicle that wasn't ahead of its time, but was behind the times.
Quote from: Colin on December 05, 2013, 11:56:54 AM
NATO?
Err, no.
The Yugo factory was largely destroyed in the Bosnian conflicts in the early 1990s, but I think you will find that it was the Serbs who were officially deemed to be the culprits for the destruction of Bosnia.
The Yugo factory was in Serbia, not Bosnia. The factory was bombed by NATO in the late '90s. As I understand it there was a weapons factory right next door and that's why NATO bombed the complex.
Fiat bought the factory and Zastava is now Fiat Serbia, where they build the 500L.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on December 05, 2013, 01:08:53 PM
Well, if most doesn't include India, China, Africa, pretty much all of Asia outside of Japan, Eastern Europe...
Quote from: 2o6 on December 05, 2013, 02:53:06 PM
And south america
An increasing number of countries do have the requirements. Brazil, for instance, which is the largest Latin American market, now requires antilock brakes and frontal airbags. Argentina as well.
That's one of those cars where filling the tank with gas doubles the value of the car.
Quote from: sparkplug on February 28, 2014, 12:02:51 AM
That's one of those cars where filling the tank with gas doubles the value of the car.
Imagine the price that a fully-fueled Yugo would fetch in Europe! :lol: