So you all have led me to a Viking dealer.
Funny, the price quoted over the phone is exactly the $2k for the Cal Spa PLUS the $800 complained about repair and maintenance of a Cal spa - $2800.
but I'd rather pay up friont and not have any headaches.
So, Viking is falling within range.
But it seems to be a small company, maybe a good thing, maybe not.
Do you have any additional information you'd like to share with me re: Viking?