Hi guys any issues specific to the hybrid I need to know about. Can a dealer test the battery and stuff like that? I assume the hybrid system is expensive to repair and replace?

You'll find quite a bit of info regarding the LS600hL batteries by searching this forum. There have been a few reported failures of the early (2008) hybrid battery packs, and the cost to replace the batteries is around $5-6k.

In Europe, I believe the Lexus dealers offer an annual battery testing program that can extend the warranty for the hybrid batteries. Unfortunately, the U.S. Lexus dealers don't have that capability.

Good luck!

That is what I have read too, think I am going to skip it.