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I don't know much about the Marquis Promise, but comparing the JLX to the limelight pulse or promise most likely is not even close to apple for apple comparison for quite a few reasons!! As far as quality they are pretty equal, with the edge going to Jacuzzi being in a different league vs the pulse and the Promise which like mentioned I have not looked at yet.. Wet test yet? If not do so then decide, The JLX is an awesome spa and looks better than any I have seen, but it's spendy! I think the J-345 or J-365 is a better fit and spa for what they offer.
We are first timers in the market. After considerable studying of spas to fit our needs, along with several dealer visits, we have narrowed it down to three: 1) Hot Springs Pulse ($8,200) or 2) Jacuzzi J-LX ($11,200) or 3) Marquis Promise ($8,100). These are all quoted prices with no negotiating as of yet. Right now I am thinking the Pulse is already their best offer while the Jacuzzi dealer has a lot of room to move. Not too sure yet on the Marquis dealer. Price is not the biggest concern but rather I am more interested in thoughts of the quality of the 3 units being considered. Would appreciate thoughts you have had with your experience with any of them - good or bad. We are located in central Minnesota so efficiency is a big factor.We are also strongly considering the Covana automated gazebo. Although a fairly significant cost ($7,000), it has many attractive attractive features.....excellent lock down safety, virtually no evaporation, never need to replace water logged cover, ease of use and built in screening. Our other option is to add on to the house and that will likely run $12-15,000. Anyone have experience with these units? They seem like excellent quality. Thanks and look forward to hearing from those more experienced.Don
The prices are what ever the market will bare. If the in town dealer can get 2-3 grand more most times his price will be 2-3 grand more. That my friends is the American way.
Quote from: Tman122 on April 26, 2013, 10:49:44 pmThe prices are what ever the market will bare. If the in town dealer can get 2-3 grand more most times his price will be 2-3 grand more. That my friends is the American way.Hes right. For another example, you are being quoted 8100 on the Pulse, but this other guy in another thread is being quoted around 6k for the same spa. So, it obviously really can vary from market to market.http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/forum/index.php/topic,16583.0.htmlI would do as others said though and wet test both if you can, and that should help make the decision.
Quote from: Water Boy on April 27, 2013, 10:19:20 amQuote from: Tman122 on April 26, 2013, 10:49:44 pmThe prices are what ever the market will bare. If the in town dealer can get 2-3 grand more most times his price will be 2-3 grand more. That my friends is the American way.Hes right. For another example, you are being quoted 8100 on the Pulse, but this other guy in another thread is being quoted around 6k for the same spa. So, it obviously really can vary from market to market.http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/forum/index.php/topic,16583.0.htmlI would do as others said though and wet test both if you can, and that should help make the decision. Just wanted to point out I typo'd that post about the Pulse being quoted by the dealer as $6,000. It was actually the Limelight Bolt. Sorry for the confusion.