Hey guys, I've narrowed down the search for our first hot tub to the Marquis Reward and 545. We originally wanted to stay under $8,000. That being said I have a dealer near me that is offering the 2013 545 floor unit for $6700 (no stereo or fancy features), or I can upgrade to the Reward (also floor unit sans bells and whistles) for $9500. I'm going to wet test them both this Friday...
My questions are:
1) Should I be wary at all of floor models? I don't know how it would get damaged just sitting there, aside from a scratch here or there maybe?
2) I'm going to assume the Rewards jet system/pumps feel better. The dealer said he hasn't seen one person ever say the 545 provided better therapy/massage...but is it worth the extra money?
I think I get a better warranty with the Reward too, and perhaps a better shell(?) but I don't know for sure. Is there anyway I can justify the extra expense to my boss? I mean, wife? Is the Reward better quality/will it last longer? Better filtration? Less likely to replace parts? More energy efficient i.e. lower monthly bills? Whaddya all say? What value can I place on a warranty thats 2 years (I believe) longer?
By the way (if it matters) I'm 6'3" and my wife is about 5'7".
Thanks in advance for the advice.
Matty