Thanks for all the helpful tips!

<Be wary of dealers that claim MSRP but add worthless accessories to inflate the price. If they happen to have any cars on the lot, take a look at them to see if they've added any crap to them.>

CGameProgrammer, I've talked to a couple of dealers that add chrome wheels and then add $2500 to the MSRP. They can claim that they are not selling above MSRP, but they also will not remove the chrome wheels. If I recall correctly, the Puente Hills and Huntington Beach dealers are doing this. Carson Toyota flat out told me that they mark their TCHs $3000. They had the exact car I wanted, but I won't give them my business.

<I bought a Sienna several years ago when they were really hot and most dealers were marking them up above MSRP. Bought mine from South Bay Toyota at MSRP. Recommend you check them out. Ask to see Tina (Fleet Manager). The General Manager is Nick and he says they will not go above MSRP.>

H2O Doctor, I talked to someone named Duron yesterday. He told me that they sell theirs at MSRP. Hopefully he has good news for me this Wed/Thurs. Thanks for the names! I'll be asking for them.

<Your best bet is simply go down the list. I have been told that they are currently getting allocations of about 2 TCH each week depending on the dealer. But the thing is that they don't know exactly what color or options are on the car until it acutally arrives on the truck. Also the best days to call are Wendesdays and Fridays. That is when they usually get the new allocations of TCH's.
Be persistent and firm, personally I wouldn't put down a 500 deposit on something I don't even know when I am going to receive it. Take the best deal and don't ever purchase something you are pressured into. The most important thing is that you are happy with your choice.>

mak, thanks for the lists of dealers. Didn't think of calling Family Toyota (did nt know about this dealership). Also gave Toyota of Long Beach a call and left a message.

I was hesitant about the deposit, but I was assured that if I don't purchase it from them that I will get my money back. Power Toyota is a pretty big dealership so I hope they don't pull these tricks.