Hot Tub Forum
Brand Specific Forums => Jacuzzi Hot Tubs => Topic started by: bnwbaron on March 20, 2013, 12:28:37 am
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Hello all,
I have been shopping for a used spa all over southern california and found one I like. Its the right size, shape, look, brand, etc. However, I want a reality check from someone who knows the business before I pull the trigger.
The hot tub:
Jacuzzi J-385
Mfg. 12/2006
4 pumps, waterfalls, LED, Ozone, pretty loaded.
In nearly perfect condition. Slight crazing on one edge, but no more. Clean inside and out.
The story from the dealer is that Jacuzzi used it as a floor model then put it aside until now. Seems odd for it to be on a shelf this long, but like I said.....It's spotless, so maybe. Wet tested good.
So the deal is:
$5625 and that includes:
Tax, new cover, lift, steps, chemicals, CRANE delivery, hook up, 2 years parts and labor warranty. Established dealer with an actual location and good Yelp reviews.
I guess my hesitation is that for almost 6k I'm buying a 6 1/2 year old spa. (With a lot included, I think) Is Jacuzzi a good enough product to justify this price?
Thank you in advance for any responses....AND a big thank you to this community for all the information you have provided me via the forums over the last month of my spa search.
Brian
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I know there are a lot of dealers in so cal, but if you're referring to the 06 from a dealer in 92626 you need to pm me. I know it's a long shot but just in case....
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7 Years old , IMO i think it's over priced . how much can you get it for in your area . NEW ?
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$5625 and that includes:
Tax, new cover, lift, steps, chemicals, CRANE delivery, hook up, 2 years parts and labor warranty. Established dealer with an actual location and good Yelp reviews.
I guess my hesitation is that for almost 6k I'm buying a 6 1/2 year old spa. (With a lot included, I think) Is Jacuzzi a good enough product to justify this price?
Thank you in advance for any responses....AND a big thank you to this community for all the information you have provided me via the forums over the last month of my spa search.
Brian
In general I'd say a 6½ year old spa should go for about 30% of what it origianlly cost (± depending on condition) if buying used from just anyone. In this case however its from a dealer and includes the tax, delivery, crane, new cover, lifter, steps, hookup and 2 year warranty which all add a lot to what it should go for. That makes it tougher to gauge. I'd say thats maybe a little high but not a high as I first thought upon further review with all that included and that warranty is key since it usually is only 3 to 6 months at most spa dealers so 2 years is great. I'd offer $4.5k out the door and look to settle in between.
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The J-385 was discontinued a least 4 or 5 years ago if not more, it was a great design, Jacuzzi should not have let it go. I think the price is a bit high, but like mentioned. New cover 300 bucks, boom truck around here 350.00 2 year warranty hard to price. By hook up does that mean electrical? Also depends what his tax rate is as well, say another 4 or 500 bucks.
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Thanks for the responses so far. Fish....For whatever reason, I can't get this to PM you. Access is forbidden. Can you email me at mac26inc@aol.com
I'll contact you right away
I'll try the PM again from a different computer later.
"hook up" means attach existing electrical (which already cost me 1k to run from the panel, under house, under ground, etc. from my electrician) Tax is about $425.
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Forgot to mention, a friend bought a used tub a while back, he did a bunch of research to and swears by this stuff:
[url]http://www.amazon.com/SeaKlear-Spa-System-Flush-1-Pint/dp/B0049BO1MO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2D06OM6C21D71&coliid=I1P4UDU5B551M/url]
Only $14 but since you're buying used you want to decon it....
Let me know how everything works out....
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Hi, not sure about the J-385 but looking for some input and a review and price for the new 2013 Jacuzzi J-LXL. The dealer is asking $10,900 and wondering if this is a good price.
New to the forum and can't seem to find the place to post a new question - so sorry to "tag" onto yours :o).
Generally what I've seen of the new Jacuzzi line looks good; Clear Ray, hydrotherapy jets, styling, etc. just not sure if i need to ask for a better price.
Any feed back on this new Jacuzzi tub? Also the new BlueWave Speakers? Worth the $900 extra or skip it? Thanks!