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Pulling the trigger today! Sundance or Marquis... Hmmm...
Sludge Factory:
We are considering the Epic, I wish I could get my dealer to that number you got!
Takedown:
I spent a month or so doing the exact thing you are doing, trying to figure out the best tub for the family while keeping an eye on price. We looked at Sundance, Hot Springs, Jacuzzi, Marquis and Caldera. We got a wet test of the Marquis Hollywood Elite and really liked it. We wanted to try the Hot Springs Relay, but the dealer had just moved and wasn't setup for wet testing. The Sundance dealer was out because the owner rubbed us the wrong way in trying to jack up the price because it was his last floor model, it felt really shady after the salesman had agreed to a deal.
I knew I had to wet test because it was such a big purchase so we had to decide on whether to get a wet test of the Caldera that interested us or go with the Hollywood or continue to search. The Marquis dealer had a couple options, the standard Hollywood at $6K, a slightly upgraded Hollywood at $6.4K and a loaded Hollywood Elite for $7.4K. We narrowed down to the slightly upgraded Hollywood and the Elite and ultimately went with the Elite because it came with 2 dual speed pumps, which I think is key for adjust-ability in the lounger, the better lighting package, frog @ase, newer cabinet design and the dealer included the higher end steps. The lounger is a really intense massage if you are on high speed. I typically close the jets some and run it on high and it's great.
We took delivery of it last week and are really happy with the purchase. I don't know if the other tubs you are looking at have it, but we liked the ability to adjust the intensity of each and every jet down in intensity if needed. So if you have someone that doesn't want a particular jet on they can turn it a quarter turn and it's off. Or if they want to close it halfway they can do so. This really helps when the pumps are on high. Or what I've been doing is turning a couple off in a seat and focusing on the neck or lower back, instead of blasting the entire back at once. I feel like we have a lot of control without having a bunch of diverter valves and there is more then enough power for us. And finally the whitewater jet in the bottom is the most intense thing ever, you can get some deep massage with that thing.
Since you like the idea of more control you might look at the Marquis Vector series, they have the feature to redirect power.
I saw that you mentioned warranty. One thing we figured out is our Citi card adds 2 years to the manufacturer warranty, so even though we got a mid-line tub, we ended up with a pretty great warranty. Check if you have that option with your cards.
I hope the information is helpful as a potential set of other options if you didn't happen to see the Hollywood Elite or the Vector 84L while you were shopping. Based on the price of the Epic you might be able to do really well at your dealer on these other tubs. Good luck and it will all be worth it once you are soaking :)
soonercrew:
Here we go again... Just added our LAST option! And I swear, I’m pulling the trigger on something in the next 24-48hrs.
PDC Luxury Biscayne. We decided to add this one to the list because the dealer is literally 1.2 miles down the street, they’re accessible with ease, and they’re very professional. From my short term research, they’re well built. I’m not saying they’re at the top, but definitely no slouch. It’s got everything but the radio... AND it’s a STEAL from what I can tell @ $8500 out the door all inclusive!
It’s a leftover 19’ model on his showroom, and they’re really more of a big pool dealer. So, I’m sure he’s just completely blowing it out at that price, and I wouldn’t even try and negotiate at that figure. Seems PDC is pretty popular here in the Pennsylvania area...
Any thoughts or opinions on this unit???
jshep105:
--- Quote from: Hottubguy on May 09, 2020, 08:39:35 pm ---Wondered because there is a guy in Rhode Island advertising older Caldera Models for cheap. Whichever of these tubs you decide on you are getting a great tub for what seems like great pricing.
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I think I may have just purchased one of these Caldera hot tubs that you’re talking about..are you also located in the New England area?
Hottubguy:
--- Quote from: jshep105 on May 12, 2020, 11:48:57 pm ---
--- Quote from: Hottubguy on May 09, 2020, 08:39:35 pm ---Wondered because there is a guy in Rhode Island advertising older Caldera Models for cheap. Whichever of these tubs you decide on you are getting a great tub for what seems like great pricing.
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I think I may have just purchased one of these Caldera hot tubs that you’re talking about..are you also located in the New England area?
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I'm in Mass. Cantabria, Geneva or Marino?
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