I have a 2008 Epic. My kids are out of college and on their own too, but hubby and I enjoy it more than ever now!
Seriously, I had to replace my control panel and I replaced my cover, but that's it in 8 years!! The tub has wonderful therapy and lots of room. I have been very careful with my water management but you might want to ask about the sanitizing system (should be the bromine frog). Pull out the frog cartridge holder and if it is the original you might be able to tell something about how the water was managed. The plastic might look discolored but it should still be intact (not cracked or broken). I would check that all of the jets work and the air too. Turn the jets on and the spa light and ask about setting the tub in different modes. If they can show you standard mode, economy mode and sleep mode, the control panel is working fine. Ask about the age of the cover and check that it isn't waterlogged or worn badly. I would say, based on my experience, you may have a really great deal! The Epic is very efficient (I run mine in economy virtually all the time). I live in the North East, so winters are varied, but it's been pretty easy on my electric bill. It's a big tub with plenty of room for a few friends or to exercise and move around. I could go on and on about how we love our tub, but maybe let the sellers convince you. If everything isn't perfect....work the price a bit..oh and check the shell carefully!! Marquis had an issue with crazing in the surface of the shell. (my 2008 was actually a replacement for my 2005 tub). I believe it only occurred in one of the lighter colors. Good luck and let us know what you decide
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