I have a 2014 Plug-in Hybrid
I have a 2014 Plug-in Hybrid Prius and love it. We bought it used to go on long drives and vacations. I also use it to go on umpiring gigs.
I am consistently gettin 50 + mpg.
I AM concerned about battery failure so I try to keep it charged and maintained.
When the time comes I will rather get an upgraded battery than a new car.
We own 2 Toyotas, the other vehicle is a 2011 Rav4. Both cars look great and run well.
I too stopped trying to "keep up to the Joneses" many years ago. I love not having a car payment.