Dilemma On D1

[JJ1234]

I have decided to purchase a D1 Californian. My local terrritory dealer is quoting me about $8600. I have found an ex-D1 dealer in the next state over selling his 9 remaining tubs much cheaper. They are supposedly new and unused, but were displayed on his showroom floor prior to terminating the line and his dealership. He is selling the same tub for $6000. I contacted D1 tech support directly and they said that they will honor the full 5 year warranty on the ex-dealers tubs.

I will be on my own if I purchase from the out of state dealer for coordinating service calls, etc as I'm certain that my local D1 dealer will tell me to go pound sand should I have any issues.

Any recommendations out there? $2600 is a lot of $$.

Thanks.

[JRom]

I have decided to purchase a D1 Californian. My local terrritory dealer is quoting me about $8600. I have found an ex-D1 dealer in the next state over selling his 9 remaining tubs much cheaper. They are supposedly new and unused, but were displayed on his showroom floor prior to terminating the line and his dealership. He is selling the same tub for $6000. I contacted D1 tech support directly and they said that they will honor the full 5 year warranty on the ex-dealers tubs.

I will be on my own if I purchase from the out of state dealer for coordinating service calls, etc as I'm certain that my local D1 dealer will tell me to go pound sand should I have any issues.

Any recommendations out there? $2600 is a lot of $$.

Thanks.

I would think your Local dealer will service you, warranty right ? they still get paid so I would go for it

And they will get your business for chemicals and acessories....well you can tell them that !

I think they would have too if they are a dealer, ask D1 about it.

Yes $2600 would make me do it !

I have a D1 Diplomat, only time I have had service was for a Bad control panel.

It has been replaced about 3 times since owning it in 03.

You might have to wait a little if they are busy but I would take the chance.

Thats my $.02 !!

John

[tony]

I have decided to purchase a D1 Californian. My local terrritory dealer is quoting me about $8600. I have found an ex-D1 dealer in the next state over selling his 9 remaining tubs much cheaper. They are supposedly new and unused, but were displayed on his showroom floor prior to terminating the line and his dealership. He is selling the same tub for $6000. I contacted D1 tech support directly and they said that they will honor the full 5 year warranty on the ex-dealers tubs.

I will be on my own if I purchase from the out of state dealer for coordinating service calls, etc as I'm certain that my local D1 dealer will tell me to go pound sand should I have any issues.

Any recommendations out there? $2600 is a lot of $$.

Thanks.

I would think your Local dealer will service you, warranty right ? they still get paid so I would go for it

And they will get your business for chemicals and acessories....well you can tell them that !

I think they would have too if they are a dealer, ask D1 about it.

Yes $2600 would make me do it !

I have a D1 Diplomat, only time I have had service was for a Bad control panel.

It has been replaced about 3 times since owning it in 03.

You might have to wait a little if they are busy but I would take the chance.

Thats my $.02 !!

John

My guess is that your local dealer will not service you under warranty. Dealers generally take a hit on warranty calls and figure this into the selling price of the spa. He may be willing to do the work as an out of warranty tub where you would pay for the tech and the parts are under warranty from D1. This may not be a bad arrangement. Some spa parts can be expensive and can use up the $2600 rather quickly, but if these are covered and you are just covering the labor, it may be worth it.