Andre

I think the price on the Aria is pretty good. I dont know the prodigy at all though. Do you want a lounger? I personally would look at the Hot Springs Limelight Pulse and a Jacuzzi J365. Both are very similar and priced at $9000 including lifter, steps, chemicals, delivery and set up. Also, if you were going to look at the prodigy, I would go for the Limelight Flair instead which I think you can get for the same price.

Agreed with this approach!

Skip the ACE system. A fair price is $7k + tax, including delivery and accessories.

Bump.... Looking for some more insight??

Thanks!! Would anyone else have info on pricing?

Thanks for the thoughts. What do you think about the pricing and quality of one versus the other. I liked the Jacuzzi well enough assuming the deal was good and quality equal to or better than the Pulse. Thoughts?

Hello everyone, I am a fairly new user who has been reading many articles on here for a few years. I am just about to make a purchase on a hot tub and can use some advice. I have been considering a Limelight Pulse and a Jacuzzi J-365. We wet tested the jacuzzi and liked the feel a lot, and liked the appearance moderately. All dealers in our area are unable to let us wet test a Pulse as they either dont have any, or the ones they have are sold and cant be filled. To get the Pulse we would have to order without a wet test. We like the Pulse looks better, but are not sure about the feel. The dealer who we would purchase from has told us Jacuzzi jets have less pressure and therefore for my wife who is sensitive to the feel, would like the Jacuzzi better. Would everyone agree with that? What are everyones thoughts in regards to quality J365 vs Pulse? The deal we have on the J365 is: $9100 + tax, includes: delivery (we are 1.5 hrs away), hook up and filling with water, orientation, spa lifter, steps, and chemicals. Thoughts? Thanks in advance everyone!

Here is my opinion: Pro's: Excellent cabinet. Far superior to anything I have seen. Good insulation in between the cabinet walls. Quality acrylic liner. Excellent value features/warranty vs. price Cons: Quality of components were not great. - tubes used to transport water to jets were clear plastic, not reinforced white braided plastic - motors were loud, sounded strained on high - jets were cheap and basic. did not offer the high end swirl, pressure massage types in higher end spas Cheesy lighting & waterfall Of course the debate between full insulation vs. not. After seeing it, I dont think it will be an energy hog, but it wont be as efficient as fully insulated. For me, I am going to pass. For $6200 I can get a Caldera Marino which is more basic but much better quality. Depending on the type of shopper you are I would look at it like this: Strong Spa = fully loaded Hyundai Sonata; Caldera Basic model or equivalent = Mid level Honda Accord. Some people want a decked out car, and are willing to live with problems since it comes with "America's best warranty". Others will give that up to have a reliable car the runs forever. My advice to you is, go look in your garage and see what car you are driving!

They are actually including that in the deal for me.

I live in York PA and drove up to the strong factory today and saw the spas in person and their manufacturing plant. if you have questions, let me know as I saw the spas live.

bump. Need some advice please!

To best honest my budget is under $6k which is why I settled on the Marino. I like it, but its not as powerful as the ideal tub for me and I'm unsure about the quality. The only other tub I have come across in my price range that I also like is the Strong spas Evo 680csxi for $4800. I think the Caldera is probably a better tub which is why I went after it, but if there was a better option, I would like to know about it. Premium delivery is move into place, hook up (gfi box included) and chemicals. Its not a huge value but still better than drop off. The other option the dealer had was a used 08 caldera c45 in good condition for $5400. That includes delivery, cover helper, steps but no gfi box and only a 30 day warranty.

Anyone out there?? I could really use the help!

I was hoping I could get some advice on a spa I plan to purchase. Its a new Caldera Marino for $6200 + tax, including premium delivery, spa cover lift and stairs. What are everyones thoughts on the spa and the deal?? Are there better options for the money?