kenc Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 I am able to buy a 2003 D1 Sarina Bay on consignment from the local AZ Dimension One dealer. I am getting the spa with : - a new cover - steps - some exercise package - lifter - starter chemicals - Full checkout - of the spa - full Detailed cleaning of spa - 1 yr warranty on pumps and heater - delivery and install for $7300 out the door... I am told the following about the previous owner : - original owner - Older retired couple - Spa has not been used much in last year and has "low miles" in general - kept good care of it - was a customer of the dealer So should I pull the trigger ? Thanks, Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spatech (the unreal one) Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 That is 6 to 7 years old selling for $7300. What did it sell for new? $7300 goes a long way toward most new spas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenc Posted March 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 That is 6 to 7 years old selling for $7300. What did it sell for new? $7300 goes a long way toward most new spas. New TODAY they go for $14-18K depending on the options. This one has all the options and it one of D1 top of the luxury spas. I looked at the next lower line spas D1 Reflextion /Auroa for $8.3 K new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimKW Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I am shopping for a hot tub myself, and I know if I was spending over $7,000 I would buy a brand new one. I just can not see paying that much for one that is seven years. IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE SPA GUY Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 for the D1 Sarena Bay, this is a good price we sell them in the 14k to 18 k range. this spa is not your typical 8x8 tub this is a very good spa line, but spa tech is right you can get a new tub for 8,000 to 9,000 range including the reflection series spa. i see they are giving a 1 year warranty as well....kenc you looked at the aurora which is a smaller spa 7x7 and the sarena bay is roughly 8 x 10. check with the dealer on a price of a brand new one. if you are comfortable with the dealer i would think about it...just a few things to consider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenc Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 for the D1 Sarena Bay, this is a good price we sell them in the 14k to 18 k range. this spa is not your typical 8x8 tub this is a very good spa line, but spa tech is right you can get a new tub for 8,000 to 9,000 range including the reflection series spa. i see they are giving a 1 year warranty as well....kenc you looked at the aurora which is a smaller spa 7x7 and the sarena bay is roughly 8 x 10. check with the dealer on a price of a brand new one. if you are comfortable with the dealer i would think about it...just a few things to consider The Dealer tells me that a new Serena Bay is about ~$18K. I am "thinking really hard" you mentioned if I was "comfortable with the dealer" . here in lies the problem Pros: Dealer has been in business 30 yrs - was a long time Hot Springs dealer for a while and switched to D1 years ago. Has a repair shop Sales person is the owners daughter but .... Cons - Salesperson is a real wheeler dealer ( throwing out prices left and right- was mind boggling to keep up with her) , she contradicts herself quite often, I am an engineer and asks lots of tech questions and get suspicious when the answer varies. - One minute she is only making a few hundred $$ on the deal and she is doing me a favor then the next is if I don't put 50% down - site unseen TODAY (mind you she has not yet seen it either) - I loose my option and she will offer to the next deal seeker. She blames it on the owner cause he wants the $$ up front - not on consignment. - One day - Sure you can we test it , next day - I may let you wet test it - nobody does that any more blah... - When I hesitated on putting the 50% down and was ok with "losing out on the best deal" and then talked about the New Aurora for $8.3k - that price was only good for the next day or so. --- pissed me off - some lame excuse about holding up the res of here order, I said I could wait a few weeks and she said "well I have to talk to the owner " As a result I am going to wait to see to look it over, if avail - But I really like the Serena Bay - but its almost too much spa I would still like to here from a D1 Tech/Dealer to confirm that the $7300 for a 2003 Serena Bay IS THE BEST DEAL or Not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spatech (the unreal one) Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 The Dealer tells me that a new Serena Bay is about ~$18K. I am "thinking really hard" you mentioned if I was "comfortable with the dealer" . here in lies the problem D1 is a good brand but I have a hard time believing he's sold any of those new for $18k, I think that's more the MSRP. All things are negotiable, especially used spas. For me, I'd look at the MANY quality new spas you can get out there for $7-10k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenc Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 For me, I'd look at the MANY quality new spas you can get out there for $7-10k. Yeah I get that and am looking ... What I really wanted to get was experienced peoples opinion on is $7300 a good deal for a 2003 D1 Sarina Bay and hence can I Trust what my Local D1 dealer has to say "If" I get a new one as she tells me the Used Sarina will be sold.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE SPA GUY Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 kenc i sell the D1 line and we love them.....spa tech is right i do not sell them that high, especially right now with the economy..we are at roughly 16K, so for the used Sarena Bay at that price is a good price for that model....if it is in the shape they claim....and also again there a alot of new spas in this range,,,but going from the Sarene Bay to the Aurora is big a big drop in size.. hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenc Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 kenc i sell the D1 line and we love them.....spa tech is right i do not sell them that high, especially right now with the economy..we are at roughly 16K, so for the used Sarena Bay at that price is a good price for that model....if it is in the shape they claim....and also again there a alot of new spas in this range,,,but going from the Sarene Bay to the Aurora is big a big drop in size.. hope this helps Yes this helps .... The Size drop is not an issues... thanks for your input. At this point in the negotiation I have more issues with my local dealer - "lack of trust" - which is a bummer at it is the only D1 dealer in my state Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnarthur Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Hi Guys! I'm looking for a home spa now and I have included D1 in my shortlist. After reading the thread, I'm convinced that D1 would be a great choice. And to Coops, I'm sure you're D1 is all set now. Happy soaking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spawn Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Ken - I can't offer much help regarding the value of the 7 year old Serena Bay but I read you post and was curious. Your sig says that you are the happy owner of a 2009 HS tub. Will the D1 replace the HS and will you be selling it or is the D1 for a differnet place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serena Bay cover used 1 yr Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 I have a one year cover for Dimension One Serena Bay for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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