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malibudude

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Good deal for tub?
« on: September 29, 2011, 10:37:02 pm »
Looking at getting my first hot tub. Can't afford the costs of a new one, so looking for a good used tub.

A dealer has a 2004 arctic cub elite (30 jets, 2 motors, arctic ozone kit, forever floor, cedar cabinet, cover and cover lift) comes with 90 days warranty and I have to pickup/deliver or pay quite a lot more for delivery and taxes.  It was a client who traded up to a larger tub.  Is $4K cash reasonable for this tub? That would make it 7/8 years old, however, I know Arctic tubs are well built and should operate efficiently.

Comments please?
thanks.
« Last Edit: September 29, 2011, 10:51:19 pm by malibudude »

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Spatech_tuo

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Re: Good deal for tub?
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2011, 12:12:34 am »
Buying used can be a good option if the spa and price are right and buying from a dealer with a 90 day warranty makes it worth much more than if buying from an unknown source. However, I'd estimate a good price for that spa from a dealer IMO would be about $3800 delivered so I think $4k not delivered is a bit high but maybe that’s just their starting point and after all, everything is negotiable.
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Waterbug

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Re: Good deal for tub?
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2011, 07:42:15 pm »
  Whether $3800 delivered or $4000 pick-up is a good deal may be dependent on your location.  If you are really in Malibu, any tub under $5000 may be a good deal.

malibudude

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Re: Good deal for tub?
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2011, 10:10:09 pm »
thanks for the advice. Went in today and the tub sold yesterday even though I told the rep I would be in this morning. Not impressed about that. Seems these don't stay on the market for long.

Anyhow, there will always be another one.

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Re: Good deal for tub?
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2011, 12:53:14 pm »
Why don't you come over to Ventura -

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malibudude

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Re: Good deal for tub?
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2011, 07:35:19 am »
I went to purchase the cub model and it was sold by the time I got there.  Disappointed yes, however, dealer was d*&%.  I ended up purchasing a used 2005 cub  designer model with the 2 tier stair package, ozone, new cover for $2200.  Everything was working when I saw it running. I think I did pretty good.

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