If you go to a dealer, you are going to get ripped off.

So first of all don't take what is reported on for example Carfax etc. because those show accidents only if it is reported otherwise they would be inaccurate (there is actually a video on this from Scotty). So if buying used always have a trusted independent mechanic check the car and if the seller does not allow this that is a red flag and pass. With buying from dealership if they won't let you take the car to your mechanic then tell them I'll have my mechanic come check it on your lot, and if they say no then pass.

The used car market is insane these days and even more insane if you buy from dealership. They are asking for $26k for a used 2018 Camry hybrid when the brand new one base trim starting msrp is $27,480 so the asking price for the used one is ridiculous.

If you do some daily driving only and nothing like Uber or Lyft or anything that requires a ton of specially city driving then you won't need a hybrid. With hybrid there is just more for it to break specially since you said you haven't even been taught the regular maintenance. If you want the car to last go with a gasoline only option.

Now as far as options first of all buy new; in this market if you want to pay that kind of price then definitely go with new. Look at the new Camry, Civic, Corolla, Corolla Cross if you want suv, or Accord. With Japanese automakers you can't do factory order (it's based on allocation system) so your best bet to get one at msrp is finding a dealership that has the vehicle you want allocated to them then go negotiate the deal, get a signed sales order, put a deposit, and wait for the car to arrive.

It should be okay, and if you really like it have it inspected my your mechanic. If they so no run away.