Jacuzzi J-235 or Hot Spot Relay

[heatherisathome]

I have been doing bunches of research and visiting different stores.  I have my hot tub choices down to the Jacuzzi J-235 and Hot Spot Relay (both comparible in features and price).  I welcome any feedback on either or both. 

Many thanks in advance for your help.

[wmccall]

Welcome to the forum. I know I could have been comfortable in both.  Does either dealer impress you more?

[ssilver853]

I went back and forth between the J245 and Hot Spot.  Decided to go with the J245 (same as 235 without the lounger).  I liked the dealer and price... J245 was about $800 less than Hot Spot. We've had it for about a month and love it!  Received a lot of helpful advice from the forum!

[heatherisathome]

I'm leaning more to the J235, mainly because I like the dealer better.  There's not much difference in price:

J235 - $5999 includes cover, initial chemicals, install
Relay - $6100 includes cover, stairs, initial chemicals, install

And I've seen the J235 filled and in action (though I haven't wet tested it).  The Relay, I've only seen in the brochure though they have other models on the floor (or rather, in the back of the warehouse).

[Spatech_tuo]

Obviously seeing it in action doesn't really tell you anything, try to get a wet test. In reality both are very viable options.