Looking to buy a used 2007 Jacuzzi J-270! What should I pay?

[krader]

My fiance and I really want a hot tub. We have been looking for something affordable and easy to maintain. We found a 2007 Jacuzzi J-270 on Craigslist. It seems to be in great condition and has LED lights and a built in stereo. The asking price is $2500. Is this a reasonale price? Is this s decent hot tub? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!!!!

[ndabunka]

That should be a decent price as long as everything is working.  The 200 series has fewer "bells and whistles" so it sold for less originally but that was probably still a $6K tub when new and 50% of new price is usually a good deal.  I think the 200 series is also still under warranty (at lease some parts of it should be 7 years).

[Spatech_tuo]

That should be a decent price as long as everything is working.  The 200 series has fewer "bells and whistles" so it sold for less originally but that was probably still a $6K tub when new and 50% of new price is usually a good deal.  I think the 200 series is also still under warranty (at lease some parts of it should be 7 years).

The warranty does not transfer. I'd say the value for that being 3 yrs old (and assuming its in good operating condition like a spa that age should be) would be roughly 40% of the intial price. At some point I'd get the serial number and verify its age with a jacuzzi dealer if they are not able to show the sales receipt since people selling on Craigslist aren't always super accurate with their facts.

[hottubdan]

When you buy a used hot tub from Craig's List, you may be buying someone else's problems. How has the tub been maintained.  Unknowable.  What is the condition of the plumbing?  Unknown.  How sanitary is it?

If that is your budget, see if you can find a pre-owned spa form a dealer that has been checked out and cleaned up.  Dealers often put a warranty on their pre-owned spas.

[Jacuzzi Jim]

My fiance and I really want a hot tub. We have been looking for something affordable and easy to maintain. We found a 2007 Jacuzzi J-270 on Craigslist. It seems to be in great condition and has LED lights and a built in stereo. The asking price is $2500. Is this a reasonale price? Is this s decent hot tub? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!!!!

    With lights and stereo new in 2007 was probably close to 6500.00 or so, so if it's in good shape and is up and running that's a very good price, I would be tempted even if it wasn't running. For me it would be worth fixing.

[Spatech_tuo]

My fiance and I really want a hot tub. We have been looking for something affordable and easy to maintain. We found a 2007 Jacuzzi J-270 on Craigslist. It seems to be in great condition and has LED lights and a built in stereo. The asking price is $2500. Is this a reasonale price? Is this s decent hot tub? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!!!!

    With lights and stereo new in 2007 was probably close to 6500.00 or so, so if it's in good shape and is up and running that's a very good price, I would be tempted even if it wasn't running. For me it would be worth fixing.

It may be a good deal on paper but no matter how good it looked I persoanlly wouldn't buy it if I didn't see it filled with water and up to temperature. Used spas are a good way to get a good deal but there are also people who want to unload their problems, make sure its in full running condition and ignore stories about how "it worked fine before I unhooked it". IMO its not worth the risk if you have to to assume it doesn't have issues.

[krader]

Thank you all so much for your help! This will really help us make a decision. We are going to look at the tub while it is running this weekend!