Just purchased a TCH for $2800 under MSRP. Good enough?

Go to Edmunds.com.
Find the car you want configured correctly.
Edmunds will give you 3 prices. Invoice, MSRP, What others are paying.
Then you'll have some good facts to assist your purchase.
I did this recently with the 2 Prius we bought. Got under invoice price.
Not sure what the story is on TCH--probably best to go to TCH board.
Carl

 

Have the final documents been signed yet? If so it may be too late to back out of the deal. If not, did your friend get quotes from multiple dealers? That's usually the best way to get the best price. Request quotes from as many dealers in your area as possible. Most dealers have an "Internet Quick Quote" form on their websites. If they don't, just call them. Take the lowest quote and use that as a negotiating point (having a spreadsheet or some other index of quotes is mighty helpful when you do this). Also check out www.carbuyingtips.com for more tips and things to watch out for.

I'm not sure what the supply and demand for a TCH is. It may be that you don't have a lot of negotiating room. On the other hand, the demand may be low enough that you can get close to invoice (whatever that is - I got about 4 different invoice prices from various sources for the Prius).

Ultimately - on a personal level - a car is worth what you're willing to pay for it. If you can't bear the thought of paying more than X for your car - don't. Don't rush your decision.

Good luck!