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I basically drive this. I just clicked over on 100k in the 2017 pPrius V It works for surf stuff, but I'd prefer a real wagon. Despite the larger rear cargo area, there are times where I think the regular Prius would have allowed for more cargo. The hatch allows a bigger trunk opening than the liftgate. That being said, I have, thus far, done nothing but get oil changes and have had zero issues. knock on wood.
I test drove a Prius. It felt a little cramped for my tall self.I basically drive this. I just clicked over on 100k in the 2017 pPrius V It works for surf stuff, but I'd prefer a real wagon. Despite the larger rear cargo area, there are times where I think the regular Prius would have allowed for more cargo. The hatch allows a bigger trunk opening than the liftgate. That being said, I have, thus far, done nothing but get oil changes and have had zero issues. knock on wood.
I miss my Tacoma, but the Prius V mileage is much better. Not as great as my wife's Prius C that I don't mind driving to work at all (45-50mpg on my 120 mile RT commute) but it's a lot less of a Jenga puzzle to pack when we take the fam out (2 car seats). My commute is all freeway so mileage drops to low 30s with racks and a heavy foot (75-85 mph most of the time). I've I dialed it back to 70 it would be high 30s.
I had a '15 VW Golf Sportwagen (rebranded Jetta wagon) that was WAAAY more enjoyable to drive, got better mileage, and allowed for better interior cargo and passenger management, but the prices for diesel and potential repair costs had me running when it hit 100k.
They burn oil b/c the heads are on the side and the newer cylinder tolerances are looser for emissions. I'd stick with a Toyota.
Yota doesn't make a wagon.
It was a 2010. I sold mine after replacing the head gaskets and one side of the block at 140k (the block bolts together). It's not so much a year problem as it is the design of the engine - it's a "flat 4" rather than having upright cylinders or V cylinders like every other car, so the oil tends to seep into the head gasket and piston seals. I've heard the newer ones are actually worse because of the lower cylinder tolerances.
Because it doesn't look rugged/cool enough, but these lifted econo-boxes with zero length aft of the rear seat crossover pieces of sh!t sell like hotcakes.
Seems like the thing to do is find an old one and try to fix it.
just checkin the surf , dinging my tail of my 5'0", squatting on my favorite tree stump. totally natural pose.I would consider it but old Hondas and Toyotas don't have enough leg room. I'm not sure but I'm guessing no telescoping wheel either. They were great when I was a teen and into my 20's but nowadays, forget about it.
I like my Fit Hatchback (I have a 32" inseam) All mfrs are doing the sloping roof now though which limits the hatchback opening. Really irritating.
