Why did you buy a v and not a Prius Liftback?

You inspired me to take your picture to the very end (of the world).


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Now with more scrubbing atoms!!!

 

I have rather funny story why I had to choose V instead of liftback. About a year ago, I was almost about to buy the liftback because I loved that stylish design. I just knew Toyota launched V a couple month ago in Canada once I stopped at the dealership, but I disliked the odd design of the V at the first glance (I completely don't know why I felt like this at the first time...). So, I told my family, "Please don't go there and do NOT even look at that wagon. I just hate that one".

But, something happened while my mom-in-law was getting off the liftback. She strongly bumped out her head against the rear door when she got off. Then she walked straight to the V and tried to take a seat with my wife. I've never seen their faces with the full of happiness. Then, they said, "No....No regular Prius...never...ever..." That's it! I had no choice to get a liftback. I just bought the V. That's my story.

Now, I am very happy with my V (I used to say 'PringV'). Interestingly, my PringV looks lovely these days, and I am almost about to join 600mi club soon.

 

I was sold on the Prius line after driving a friend's 2003 Prius from Phoenix to Durango and back; it got 50 mpg the entire time and was just an amazing experience.

This spring we were retiring our faithful but sputtering '99 Forester and we wanted a similar size vehicle. The Outback got great ratings, but it didn't impress me too much on the test drive, nor did the Rav4. The V was the most high tech of any car I've driven and although its cargo area doesn't match the Forester/Outback/Rav4, I found it acceptable for my needs (family man and part time musician, need to lug lots of gear on long trips).

I usually get 50+ mpg in our V Two, so I feel pretty good about the "compromise" versus the Prius C which is a sweet little car. When our '97 Corolla finally dies I'm hoping to replace it with a C.

 

I had a similar experience to biobeetle, difference being I am single so the deciding factor was myself alone. I do carry friends/family around sometimes though so I made sure to try the back seats out in both cars as well. I initially wrote off the v as being too big, and I assumed much more expensive than the liftback. So I was debating on what trim level of liftback to get.
Then for kicks I decided to sit in the v in the showroom. I instantly fell in love with the room and comfort. Tried the backseat and was surprised with all the legroom and tons of headroom. Basically I was sold on the v even before a road test, and of course after the road test it was a given I was gonna buy a v. Another pleasant surprise seeing how similarly equipped as the liftback the price difference is peanuts.
I love mountain biking and love how I can put my medium size Rocky Mountain Slayer in the back without taking off the wheels!
I have recently had some buyers remorse and felt I didn't really need the extra space and should try to trade my v for a liftback. In the past weeks though things have changed dramatically and I've started a cleaning business which means hauling around cleaning stuff including a large floor scrubber machine, wet/dry vac, mop bucket, ladder, etc which fits nicely in the back of my v wagon.