The End of an Era: The Yugo Production Ends

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The discussion centers around the end of Yugo car production, reflecting on its history, reputation, and cultural impact. Participants share anecdotes, jokes, and personal experiences related to the Yugo, touching on its perceived quality and legacy.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note the Yugo's reputation for poor quality, citing jokes about its features and performance.
  • One participant mentions the versatility of the Yugo, suggesting it had unique qualities despite its reputation.
  • A humorous anecdote is shared regarding a Yugo's defective window, implying issues with factory conditions.
  • Participants recall promotional tactics, such as dealers giving away Yugos with the purchase of more expensive cars.
  • There are jokes about the Yugo's performance and safety, including references to crash test results and humorous scenarios.
  • Some express surprise that the Yugo was still in production until recently.
  • One participant humorously claims that distinguishing between new and used Yugos is difficult.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a sense of nostalgia and humor about the Yugo, but there is no consensus on its legacy or overall value. The discussion includes both fond memories and critical perspectives, indicating a mix of agreement and disagreement.

Contextual Notes

Some claims about the Yugo's quality and safety are anecdotal and may not reflect comprehensive data. The discussion includes urban legends and personal experiences that may not be universally applicable.

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Readers interested in automotive history, cultural commentary on vehicles, or those who have a nostalgic connection to the Yugo may find this discussion engaging.

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Production of the car has officially ended after almost 30 years.

Just like the Lada and the Skoda, the Yugo was often ridiculed.

Apparently Yugos came complete with heated rear windows to keep your hands warm when the car needed a push - just one of many jokes inspired by its questionable quality. [continued]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7739319.stm

For those who wish to sell their used Yugo, it is said that one can double the value of the car by filling the gas tank!

There is an urban legend about a new Yugo that had a defective window in the drivers door. When the mechanic went to repair the window, he found a note stating that the window would have been finished if the factory paid its workers more.
 
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That's too bad. Yugos have been one of the most versatile vehicles ever built:

http://www.jtruck.net/misc/4x4cars/full/4x4yugo.jpg

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(The coolest thing about this foosball table is the fans in the stands. :smile:)

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Nice pics.

Q: What do you call a Yugo on top of a hill?

A: A "flippen" miracle.
 
Two guys in a Yugo were arrested last night in Oakland following a push-by shooting incident.
 
Sorry to see them go. Read in the paper today that some dealers in the U.S. would give away a free Yugo with the purchase of a Caddilac or Oldsmobile. In safety testing in 1986 the $3300 dollar Yugo received $2800 dollars damage in low speed crash tests! they were fun to laugh at.
 
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I didn't even know they were still being made! :bugeye:
 
They're not, it's just that no one can tell the difference between a new one and a used one!
 
 
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glondor said:
Sorry to see them go. Read in the paper today that some dealers in the U.S. would give away a free Yugo with the purchase of a Caddilac or Oldsmobile.

I remember that!
 

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