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The refurb'd Coast looks really clean, it wouldn't be so bad to start with something "cheaper" so you can determine how much your really going to use it. Nothing worse than dropping 9 or 10k on something to find out you really don't use it much (just ask 80% of boat owners ) If you are interested I'd go down there with $3000-$3200 in cash and make a deal...gl
That cabinet looks GREAT - are you sure it's not composite of some kind? Wow!Minor point: I have never liked tubs which put a lip around the top of the cabinet/under the lip of the shell. Tends to collect water which can make it into the cabinet if that joint is not sealed with silicone or caulk or something. Certainly not a big deal, and in your case I don't think it outweighs the fact that this tub FITS you, but I thought I would bring it up because it's a very slow day in the store so far...
10 year old efficiency too. If they are "brokering" it for another customer, it is going to be tough to get them to warranty it. Ask how it will be backed after purchase?
Quote from: Philpug on July 01, 2012, 09:53:09 am10 year old efficiency too. If they are "brokering" it for another customer, it is going to be tough to get them to warranty it. Ask how it will be backed after purchase?The warranty on their refurbished tubs is 90 days, they will pay half the repair bill, if anything comes up. They've gone through it already, and have serviced it at this location since new. I liked the dealer quite a bit, and it's close to my house. Also, within that 90 days, I can exchange it for another refurb, or a new spa minus freight charges. I also get the chance to see and test it full and operating before forking over any dough.I would also like to know if efficiency has changed in the last 10 years. This tub has full foam insulation, and seems well made. Also the cover is new and will hopefully insulate well. I'm definitely not interested in buying something that will cost me a small fortune to operate.I visited a hot springs dealer that claimed $25 a month to run his Hot Spot Tempo, where the sales woman for the refurbed Coast seemed much more realistic at 30-80 a month depending on the hundred different factors that determine operational costs. I tend to believe she's being more honest than the Hot Springs guy.
Can you describe/explain how "efficiency" for spas has changed in the last 10 years?