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New Buyer - 2018 Hot Springs Grandee or 2017 Caldera Makena
tdoga2:
I know I'm comparing apples to oranges here but I thought I'd throw this out there to get opinions. I have a couple of deals in my local area for floor models and I need a little advice on which way to go. Here are the options:
2017 Caldera Makena, never been filled floor model, includes cover, lifter and steps for $8100 + sales tax.
or
2018 Hot Springs Grandee, filled floor model, includes cover, lifter, steps and ACE Salt for $12400 + sales tax
I know my comparison is a little apples to oranges but I'm interested to know what the best value would be between these two. We like them both in terms of their features and we're both comfortable in them.
Thoughts? Suggestions? Alternatives?
Thanks, --T
castletonia:
Couple things. Is the Grandee an NXT? Being that it is filled, how long has the ACE cell been in use?
Are these from the same dealer? If not, is one of the dealers more reputable than the other?
I know the Makena is a 2017 (there was no difference between a 2017 and 2018) but that is a great price. I would be curious though why they still have a 2017 model. As for the Grandee, if it is an NXT, that is a crazy low price. If it is a regular Grandee, that is still a really low price. Assuming everything is equal to you and money is not the deciding factor, I would try to wet test both and see which you like the best. Both Hot Spring and Caldera are owned by Watkins, so mfg support will be the same.
d00nut:
If money is no object... spend more!
Both are low prices. Can't go wrong. Even if the ACE cell is used... it's still a good deal. I'd ask for a new ACE cell though
tdoga2:
My responses to your questions below in red.
--- Quote from: castletonia on February 12, 2019, 03:19:45 pm ---Couple things. Is the Grandee an NXT? Being that it is filled, how long has the ACE cell been in use?
The Grandee is not an NXT. It's "just" a High Life.
Are these from the same dealer? If not, is one of the dealers more reputable than the other?
They are from different dealers, but both are quite reputable.
I know the Makena is a 2017 (there was no difference between a 2017 and 2018) but that is a great price. I would be curious though why they still have a 2017 model. As for the Grandee, if it is an NXT, that is a crazy low price. If it is a regular Grandee, that is still a really low price. Assuming everything is equal to you and money is not the deciding factor, I would try to wet test both and see which you like the best. Both Hot Spring and Caldera are owned by Watkins, so mfg support will be the same.
Good question about the Makena and why they still have a 2017. It seems curious, and I'll ask. Another poster asked about the ACE electrode - I think it likely has a few months on it. I would ask for a new one.
Thank you again for your help. Let me know if this changes your opinions/recommendations.
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castletonia:
Doesn't really change anything. As d00nut said, I would as for a new salt cell or see if they would include an extra one in with the purchase.
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