Gman75

The J325 is being quoted $8999 plus tax for the floor model. The only other tubs with a 5 year warranty in the same size with.open seating are Hot Springs Bolt $6999 plus tax again floor model, Hot Springs Glow $8399 brand new ordered. There is also the HS Prodigy but at $10,995 is way more than I am comfortable spending. Anyone know how the J325, Bolt and Glow compare?

Hoping to go look this weekend. I called the dealer that sells Sundance, Marquis and Bullfrog and he wouldn't even call me. Only email, wouldn't give any prices and when I gave him my budget he said they had nothing under $8k and the tubs I wanted would be more. Very poor service and feel. The dealer for Jacuzzi and Nordic only been open for 7 months in my town and 5 years overall in the province. Local dealer sells Cal spas but haven't heard much about them. Can anyone guide me?

We are in the market to purchase our first hot tub. Our existing house came with one which was nothing but repair problems until it started leaking. But it has sat unfixed and unused now for almost a year and we miss it. My budget is around $6500 plus taxes and we live in Southern Ontario. I have been reading other posts and advice and so far the only tubs I found that fit the budget are Nordic Encore MS, Caldera Vanto and Hot Spot Rythym (same as Caldera I think). Both dealers are reputable and price includes delivery, setup, steps, cover, lifter, chemicals etc I have read about D1 but can't find under $10k, Sundance but $8k, Jacuzzi $8k, Beachcomber which I didn't find a size or layout similar, Artesian no dealer in my area, Bullfrog $8k and Marquis or Acrtic I didn't get a quote yet. If someone could guide me to the best options in a quality spa for $6500 in my area or let me know what I need to spend to get one. Looking for around 84x84 or a little smaller, no lounge, open seating, we get pretty bad winters some years and also severe cold in our area. Our current tub runs 220v so don't need a 110v and from what I read I know some extras could be extra insulation, 24 hr circ pump as it is outside our bedroom and a uv or ozone system. We like the 3 year warranty and generic parts to the Nordic but it does look and feel budget. The Hot Spot looks and feels more expensive with lights and waterfall but shorter warranty and dealer dependent parts are a downside. Please guide me as my head is getting confused. We don't plan to wet test either. It is mainly just my wife and I that use alone and on occasion another couple or friends kids. We really wanted a tub with 5 year warranty so we have worry free after purchase. Thanks