Is this a fair deal?

[Moon_Doggy]

Hi Everyone - This is Moon Doggy !!!

I'm getting back into the hot tub game after a long absence.  

Hey I'm looking hard at a 1998 Marquis Spirit Spa, hardly used and in great shape.  It's going for $700 bucks but I think maybe I can get it for a bit less (they seem desperate to sell - younger couple - stretched financially).

What would be some things to look at - when I visit?

Here's what I do know:

hard cover w/ locks
currently using it 110 (I might wanna go 220 - if my old house can handle it)
heater element replaced last year
good wood
good condition

Any help would be appreciated!!!

Moon Doggy - out!!!

[Moon_Doggy]

Oh forgot one thing -

I'm located about 20 miles away from the Marquis Factory!!!  Whoo Hoo!!! If they will sell me parts - that would be great!!!

[wmccall]

ANy water or power to it to verify operation?

[Moon_Doggy]

No - it's empty

[Wisoki]

Better get er filled up and heating before you make any decisions. If it has a circ pump you should gain about 2 degrees in a half an hour. If it has Balboa equipment and utilizes the 2" diameter 14" length (give or take) stainless steel heating tube you should be able to se a 3 or 4 degree heat rise in 15 minutes. That is if you get there before it's fully heated up. Good luck.

[Moon_Doggy]

great advice!!!

thanks

[Jordy]

Yeah, for sure check it out when it's filled and running. Maybe ask them if you can bring a few friends over and try it out!!! Otherwise, it sounds like a good deal. Good Luck.