D1 (seville) Vs. Hot Springs (sovereign)

[SpaSearchin]

So I visited my two local dealers - they exclusively carry D1 and HS spas. I appreciate any feed back/comments/opinions/etc on my thoughts and choices on these spas:

D1 and HS - it seems to me they are some of the good brands in the market - and I like that D1 has life time warranty. NO?

D1 - I really like the Seville - it has the comfy lay down type of position and it can be "social" as the rest of the seating is not so conformed. I also like that it is not super high profile. I was told that they have a 06 model in stock that they want to get rid off - and that the only difference between o6 and 07 is the control panel. True? The price on the tub was 7,500 and they said it's negotiable. What would be a good price to pay for this?

D1- I also like the Cove which is from the At Home series. It's cheaper, but does not have the Ozone system or the nifty shell of the Bay series. I was told I can get the upgrade shell for $500 - and the price tag on it was 5,500. What do you think?

HS - not as cool looking as D1 spas. But Sumatran from the Tiger River series and Sovereign from their top line would be my HS choices. I like the Sovereign because it has the lounge and the more social seating - it is also more rectangular which works good with my yard. I don't have the price on this one.

HS - Sumatran. It is the more "economical" option at 5,300 (+600 for the "purifier"). It seems like a social spa - but without the lounge chair and less jets in it. What do you think of this one? The price?

I will most likely wet test these spas. Should I try to check out other brands or go with any of these that make me happy? Thanks.

[Jim_The_Jim]

So I visited my two local dealers - they exclusively carry D1 and HS spas. I appreciate any feed back/comments/opinions/etc on my thoughts and choices on these spas:

D1 and HS - it seems to me they are some of the good brands in the market - and I like that D1 has life time warranty. NO?

D1 - I really like the Seville - it has the comfy lay down type of position and it can be "social" as the rest of the seating is not so conformed. I also like that it is not super high profile. I was told that they have a 06 model in stock that they want to get rid off - and that the only difference between o6 and 07 is the control panel. True? The price on the tub was 7,500 and they said it's negotiable. What would be a good price to pay for this?

D1- I also like the Cove which is from the At Home series. It's cheaper, but does not have the Ozone system or the nifty shell of the Bay series. I was told I can get the upgrade shell for $500 - and the price tag on it was 5,500. What do you think?

HS - not as cool looking as D1 spas. But Sumatran from the Tiger River series and Sovereign from their top line would be my HS choices. I like the Sovereign because it has the lounge and the more social seating - it is also more rectangular which works good with my yard. I don't have the price on this one.

HS - Sumatran. It is the more "economical" option at 5,300 (+600 for the "purifier"). It seems like a social spa - but without the lounge chair and less jets in it. What do you think of this one? The price?

I will most likely wet test these spas. Should I try to check out other brands or go with any of these that make me happy? Thanks.

What parts of the sales pitches got you to think these were good spas? Both are made pretty cheaply. Have you looked at other spas. Take a look at Arctic and you will see a night and day difference. Then keep on looking.

Both use a cheap shell construction and stuff it with foam to hold it up. When they leadk they are a night mare to fix. Exclusive and expensive parts that cost up to 5 times what normal parts cost. D1 uses the cheapest brand of jets there is.

[In The Bubble]

So I visited my two local dealers - they exclusively carry D1 and HS spas. I appreciate any feed back/comments/opinions/etc on my thoughts and choices on these spas:

D1 and HS - it seems to me they are some of the good brands in the market - and I like that D1 has life time warranty. NO?

D1 - I really like the Seville - it has the comfy lay down type of position and it can be "social" as the rest of the seating is not so conformed. I also like that it is not super high profile. I was told that they have a 06 model in stock that they want to get rid off - and that the only difference between o6 and 07 is the control panel. True? The price on the tub was 7,500 and they said it's negotiable. What would be a good price to pay for this?

D1- I also like the Cove which is from the At Home series. It's cheaper, but does not have the Ozone system or the nifty shell of the Bay series. I was told I can get the upgrade shell for $500 - and the price tag on it was 5,500. What do you think?

HS - not as cool looking as D1 spas. But Sumatran from the Tiger River series and Sovereign from their top line would be my HS choices. I like the Sovereign because it has the lounge and the more social seating - it is also more rectangular which works good with my yard. I don't have the price on this one.

HS - Sumatran. It is the more "economical" option at 5,300 (+600 for the "purifier"). It seems like a social spa - but without the lounge chair and less jets in it. What do you think of this one? The price?

I will most likely wet test these spas. Should I try to check out other brands or go with any of these that make me happy? Thanks.

Though we can't compare our Sovereign to a D1 as we've never tested a D1, we have to say that we're in our heading towards our third month with our Sov II and we LOVE it. It's a SOLID tub and we're comfortable that we'll enjoy it for years to come.

Take time with your decision and you'll make the right choice.

[SpaSearchin]

What parts of the sales pitches got you to think these were good spas? Both are made pretty cheaply. Have you looked at other spas. Take a look at Arctic and you will see a night and day difference. Then keep on looking.

Both use a cheap shell construction and stuff it with foam to hold it up. When they leadk they are a night mare to fix. Exclusive and expensive parts that cost up to 5 times what normal parts cost. D1 uses the cheapest brand of jets there is.

Jim, aren't you Arctic spa seller?