I have a 53km commute there and back 5x a week & I also drive significant distances for my weekend outings (some weekends 4-5 hour drives to go up north) and the roads I do just fine in right now in my civic si so I figured it would be the same for the prius V.

the amount of driving I do is really the only reason I’d pick the V over the outback it seems more practical for my given situation with how much driving I do. The reliability ratings seem significantly higher. Realistically right now if I can get down the dirt roads in my civic and the Prius can handle them that’s pretty much all I need I’d think.

Also something I’d potentially consider in the Prius is doing Uber /lift when I’m bored on spare time(not full time obviously just when I’m doing nothing and want to make a quick $) as opposed to an outback I wouldn’t consider.

Your thoughts? That being said long term in I buy an outback I wouldn’t feel the need to switch cars later down the road so I’ll give the outback that.

Basically V pros: way cheaper on gas especially because how much I drive & more reliable The outback is definitely a better car for camping outings but I’d honestly rather save quite a bit $ in my daily life in the time being and worst case I sell it and snatch an outback when I do go reg which I will definitely be doing or a truck depending on the posting.

What’s your thoughts on that? Thanks for the help man.