A Prius is a good car for non
A Prius is a good car for non-mechanical people until about 150,000 miles, if the owner changes the oil at least every 5000 miles, changes the Automatic Transmission Fluid every 50,000 miles, uses thecar every 3 or 4 days, and keeps up on general maintenance issues.
After 150,000 miles _any_ car requires more attention, and Priuses do too. Spark plugs, water pumps, brakes, 12 volt battery, belt, and idler pulley need to be changed around that time. The health of the main battery, engine, the pcv system, egr system, vapor recovery system, fuel monitoringsy stem, cooling system,and the braking system must be monitored carefully to be asafe and reliable vehicle. The high mileage vehicles you hear about usually have owners or someone who can do this. One thing a Prius is not--It is not a "400,000 mile car if you just change the oil." It is a well engineered car ( except 2010 to 2014) that can last a very long time in the hands of a mechanically minded, disciplined person who spends money to keep it running well.