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The problem I have with Sundance is that my local dealer has one tub in stock. So, forget about a wet test or even seeing a Maxxus/Aspen. I'd have to order one without trying it. And, I can't imagine service would be great (they seem OK, but I didn't get a great vibe from them).My next closest dealer is over an hour away, in another state. So, what do you recommend? I have no problem driving an hour to check one out. But, think that'll be OK with service (getting them to come over from another state)? Or, do I go with a HotSpring? From a dealer that I like, is nearby, and giving me a deal that works for me?
Quote from: Mikester on February 15, 2016, 08:24:46 amThe problem I have with Sundance is that my local dealer has one tub in stock. So, forget about a wet test or even seeing a Maxxus/Aspen. I'd have to order one without trying it. And, I can't imagine service would be great (they seem OK, but I didn't get a great vibe from them).My next closest dealer is over an hour away, in another state. So, what do you recommend? I have no problem driving an hour to check one out. But, think that'll be OK with service (getting them to come over from another state)? Or, do I go with a HotSpring? From a dealer that I like, is nearby, and giving me a deal that works for me?I'm not caught up, did you test a Grandee, I float pretty bad in a Grandee, Aria and Envoy were my fav. Highlife models
Quote from: BullFrogSpasMN on February 15, 2016, 10:03:58 amQuote from: Mikester on February 15, 2016, 08:24:46 amThe problem I have with Sundance is that my local dealer has one tub in stock. So, forget about a wet test or even seeing a Maxxus/Aspen. I'd have to order one without trying it. And, I can't imagine service would be great (they seem OK, but I didn't get a great vibe from them).My next closest dealer is over an hour away, in another state. So, what do you recommend? I have no problem driving an hour to check one out. But, think that'll be OK with service (getting them to come over from another state)? Or, do I go with a HotSpring? From a dealer that I like, is nearby, and giving me a deal that works for me?I'm not caught up, did you test a Grandee, I float pretty bad in a Grandee, Aria and Envoy were my fav. Highlife modelsThanks. Yes, tested a Grandee. It works well for us. Like it. Wondering if I should consider a Sundance (Aspen/Optima). It's just harder to do. Local dealer doesn't have either. Would have to order me one (and only if I commit to it). So, happy with Grandee, price and dealer. Just not sure if I should try to deal with another Sundance dealer far away that may have one/can support it.I'm guessing pricing for Optima compares to Grandee? The Grandee is about $13.5k. Aspen may be more? Just speculating, since I can't find an Aspen/Optima nearby.
Quote from: Mikester on February 15, 2016, 11:19:51 amQuote from: BullFrogSpasMN on February 15, 2016, 10:03:58 amQuote from: Mikester on February 15, 2016, 08:24:46 amThe problem I have with Sundance is that my local dealer has one tub in stock. So, forget about a wet test or even seeing a Maxxus/Aspen. I'd have to order one without trying it. And, I can't imagine service would be great (they seem OK, but I didn't get a great vibe from them).My next closest dealer is over an hour away, in another state. So, what do you recommend? I have no problem driving an hour to check one out. But, think that'll be OK with service (getting them to come over from another state)? Or, do I go with a HotSpring? From a dealer that I like, is nearby, and giving me a deal that works for me?I'm not caught up, did you test a Grandee, I float pretty bad in a Grandee, Aria and Envoy were my fav. Highlife modelsThanks. Yes, tested a Grandee. It works well for us. Like it. Wondering if I should consider a Sundance (Aspen/Optima). It's just harder to do. Local dealer doesn't have either. Would have to order me one (and only if I commit to it). So, happy with Grandee, price and dealer. Just not sure if I should try to deal with another Sundance dealer far away that may have one/can support it.I'm guessing pricing for Optima compares to Grandee? The Grandee is about $13.5k. Aspen may be more? Just speculating, since I can't find an Aspen/Optima nearby.Is he a pool dealer? why isn't he committed to the Sundance brand enough to bring in some of their "Premium" models? or he has cash flow problems because he can't afford to bring one it without you putting money down first? I've worked with enough premium dealers to know that I simply wouldn't do business with anyone who can't floor and present the product the way it should be..a customer shouldn't have to spend money to put spas on his sales floor..just my .02 others mileage may vary
Quote from: BullFrogSpasMN on February 15, 2016, 02:02:41 pmQuote from: Mikester on February 15, 2016, 11:19:51 amQuote from: BullFrogSpasMN on February 15, 2016, 10:03:58 amQuote from: Mikester on February 15, 2016, 08:24:46 amThe problem I have with Sundance is that my local dealer has one tub in stock. So, forget about a wet test or even seeing a Maxxus/Aspen. I'd have to order one without trying it. And, I can't imagine service would be great (they seem OK, but I didn't get a great vibe from them).My next closest dealer is over an hour away, in another state. So, what do you recommend? I have no problem driving an hour to check one out. But, think that'll be OK with service (getting them to come over from another state)? Or, do I go with a HotSpring? From a dealer that I like, is nearby, and giving me a deal that works for me?I'm not caught up, did you test a Grandee, I float pretty bad in a Grandee, Aria and Envoy were my fav. Highlife modelsThanks. Yes, tested a Grandee. It works well for us. Like it. Wondering if I should consider a Sundance (Aspen/Optima). It's just harder to do. Local dealer doesn't have either. Would have to order me one (and only if I commit to it). So, happy with Grandee, price and dealer. Just not sure if I should try to deal with another Sundance dealer far away that may have one/can support it.I'm guessing pricing for Optima compares to Grandee? The Grandee is about $13.5k. Aspen may be more? Just speculating, since I can't find an Aspen/Optima nearby.Is he a pool dealer? why isn't he committed to the Sundance brand enough to bring in some of their "Premium" models? or he has cash flow problems because he can't afford to bring one it without you putting money down first? I've worked with enough premium dealers to know that I simply wouldn't do business with anyone who can't floor and present the product the way it should be..a customer shouldn't have to spend money to put spas on his sales floor..just my .02 others mileage may varyPlus 1 to that post. When I bought my company 5-6 years ago the previous owner sold hot tubs but could never figure why she could only sell 10-15.a year. She had one or two on the floor none running. I switched the business to more of a hot tub store and have seen my numbers consistently at 75-100 tubs and employ a full time tech. A guy who only has one on his floor probably doesn't have a tech to fix issues that arise