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Thanks for the tip. I stopped at a couple places today. Pools and spas a go go had a basic model 4-5 person four winds for 5,100 and a Mira with stereo and some other bells and whistles for 5,900. only a 1 year warranty on electronics and I have never heard of either of them. The Hot Springs dealer has a basic Rhythm 7 person model for 6,000 with a 3 year warranty on electronics. I read good things about Hot Springs on here. All prices included cover, steps and delivery. I will take a look at the Nordic Spas.
Well, after researching Nordic, I am really liking the Retreat SE with stereo and extra insulation package. Looks like it comes with a 3 year warranty on internal parts. The downside, I filled out the request form for a dealer to contact me about 3 days ago and nobody has contacted me. I messaged them again last night and today again on facebook so we will see if anyone gets back to me, not a good sign so far. I did find a dealer on their website a little ways a way in Grand Blanc but he flat out said he is more of a pool guy and didn't know a lot about them. He could get the Spa for me for $4400, $130 more for the insulation pckg, $300 for stereo and $195 for cover. Also an extra $200 to get it on my deck instead of in my driveway. Supposedly there is a dealer in Shelby Twp but I can't find them. Would be nice to find someone close by that knows more about them so I can feel confident in my purchase. If anyone knows of a dealer please let me know. You would think the sales people would be swarming me like flies. I'll try calling headquarters on Monday.
Check out the vacanza series by Caldera, the j200 series by jacauzzi, the hot spot series by hot springs and sundance also has a entry level tub can't remember the name. I personally wouldn't nuy master, four winds or cal and have never heard of mira.