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2014 Hot Springs Vanguard Advice

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f6487:

--- Quote from: DaveMc on September 29, 2014, 12:01:17 pm ---Go wet test and Q&A salesman on an Optima--by Sundance---we switched!--and we were sold on the Vanguard---to the point we had put 50% down--then switched.

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What made you switch from the Vanguard to the Optima?  Was it just a price difference or did the Optima seem to offer more for the money?

I'm trying to decide between Hot Springs or Sundance.  I've heard that both are reputable products and they stand behind there product.

BigBird:
Wet tested the Vanguard today and fell in love with the Moto's.  I was able to negotiate an additional $500 to get to a $10.5k plus tax agreement....and the dealer included steps, Covercradle II, service panel, starter chemicals and free delivery.  I also received the ACE system free as part of a Hot Springs promotion that ends today.  All in all very happy with the deal, and I really enjoyed getting to know my local dealer.

Thanks to my forum friends for the great advice!

Happy Hot a Tubin,
BigBird

Quickbeam:
Congratulations on your new tub! I'm sure you'll love it. I'd also really like to hear how you like your ACE system as time progresses. Maybe consider giving us all some progress reports as time goes on???

Chartreux:
Congrats and post pictures when you get your new spa/hot tub...

DaveMc:
f6487
We questioned the Sundance sales guy---"Why should we buy Optima instead of Vanguard (Sundance vs Hot springs)---his answer in part was---1. The wall thickness of the acrylic is thicker--it appeared to be 3/4 to an inch where as HS waqs 3/8th inch.  2. When we tested the units the seats in the S were higher--better for my wifey who is 5"-2"  3. there is a foot docking station in the floor of the S which goes a long way in keeping you seated and not buoyant as well as a foot massage  4. The cost was comparable-------5. The S has a titanium heater---a cut above Stainless steel.  6 Sundance had an Eco wrap option that reduced the heating bill by 20 to 25% (purportedly)  7. Ther UV light was a nice enticement too altho replacing the bulb will be interesting.  8. The punmp swize on the Sundance is larger than on the HS-------------------The negatives on HS were--with a salt water chemical system does that salt water contribute to failure of the Stainless Steel heater?--After all salt and metal are not friendly to one another and the heater going out is not good and HS does not have a Titanium heater----We loved the moto massage but also thought that there were more moving parts that could potentially break down.----in the end for a Sundance Optima for $9,995.00---with lift, steps, delivery  and start up--that is what we decided on.

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