Newbie Help: V77L, V65L or Broadway Elite?

[bowlofudon]

Wife (5'6) and I (5'10) are debating the marquis v77L, v65L or broadway elite. It'll primarily be my wife and I using the tub in ~60F weather. Can we get by with the v65L with 4 people in the rare instances where friends are over (maybe wishful thinking)?

Our local dealer in California has offered the following prices (including, spa frog, ozone, cover, steps):

• v65L: $7.4k
• v77L: $8K
• Broadway Elite: 7.8k

Questions:

• Are these prices good?
• What's the best way of negotiating down prices?
• Is it really worth getting a larger size if it's just my wife and I who will be using it? Maybe 4 times a year 2 other people might join us
• Broadway Elite vs v77L? I haven't really seen much online about the v77L. How do people like the vector 21 series vs the celebrity elite line?

[MarKee]

Those prices are on the low side when factoring the options.  Sometimes dealers may do a little bit less if you are paying with cash/check vs credit cards of financing.  I like the Broadway Elite over the V77L. Nothing wrong with the Vector series, the Broadway Elite is just roomier and I like the fact that it has 2 cool off seats. It’s more comfortable to me and I am 5’10” as well.  Just a heads up, Marquis sales are up 800% from this time last year, and there are parts shortages taking place throughout the industry, so I would check to see if your dealer has anything in stock or on order currently.  What city in California are you in?

[castletonia]

I think its definitely worth going a bit bigger especially considering the minimal price difference.  It will be roomier, you have more seating options and will feel less claustrophobic.

Layout is personal preference.  Generally speaking, I prefer the Broadway Elite over the V77L though I personally liked the old 435 more than I do the Broadway.  Prices seem pretty good but would need to know what options are included (full foam, lights, spa frog, ozone, etc).