Best hot tub for 5000.00

[tubby06]

He said they wont have on the floor til probally June. If i wait til then and i order it will take 4 to 6 weeks so i wont probally get it then til July or August. I dont know how many options i have in this price range for a new tub.

[Tatooed_Lady]

sounds like you'll have enough time to call around to all your local stores and thoroughly check into anything they might have, also....See if any have a smaller used tub that you like in your range and talk to the wifey....I wanted a new tub, but I saw one (that's still on the floor) being used as a demo that I ALMOST bought....because it was a LOT of tub for the money.
Anyhow, the dealers might cut you a SWEET deal on something along those lines...and with the money you could save (since it's a big concern for you), take your wife out for a fabulous dinner, maybe do a little "extra" landscaping around the tub area that you aren't able to do if you push your budget....
And yes, I'm pushing the used dealer tubs, simply because I found my HS dealer is selling some for around $2500, and they're nice and have some warranty!

[tubby06]

2500 wow
For what kind?

[drewstar]

Hi tubby,

Greetings from another MA  tubber. (Central MA).

I woudn't rush into anything.  If it takes till june to see the tub then it's worht it.  

Wet test.  (And wet test at least 2 other tubs, so you can compare how it feels to something else).

$5000 is a lot of money, but it is limited in what you can get for hot tubs.  Keep in mind that  the tub you buy hopefully will be around for many =, many years.  So, don't let the "gotta get a tub soon" force, or mislead you into something you may later wish you saved a bit more for, or looked around a bit longer.

good luck!

[hymbaw]

Buy the one one off his floor. That way no wait

[tubby06]

thanks for the advice everyone i think i will do my homework first before buying. I will wet test a few first. Any suggestions though in my price range i think used might be the way to go but the wife doesn't like the idea.  

[East_TX_Spa]

You can check out these as most of them are within your price range and come from reputable manufacturers:

http://www.solanaspas.com
http://hotspot.hotspring.com/

I'd still strongly suggest looking at used premium spas as you never know when you might find a gem.  Good luck!

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[drewstar]

Chas is posting in the BS section a HS spa at costco for $5900 (although i would suggest you upgrade to the 220v). He says it includes DEALER Support and Warrenty.

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[East_TX_Spa]

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?whse=&topnav=&prodid=11112486&ec=BC-EC877-CatHome&pos=11#Top

Here's the link drewstar was referring to.

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[tubby06]

Is highlife spas any good?

[drewstar]

Well, Chas tells us that higj;ife  is an older HotSprings design, which to me sounds something worth learning more about.

Hotsprings is a great company. If this spa has the same quality and dealer support as the other watkins products, (Hotsprings parent company) Then  I think Costco is going to sell a ton of spas.



Tubby, since you are in New england, I would recomend that what ever you purchase be wired for 220, not 110.

As far as the insualtion goes, it's debatable but I belive you can't go wtong with a quality Full foamed spa.  

This tub could be worth looking into. IMHO.

[East_TX_Spa]

Is highlife spas any good?

It's the old HotSpring Sovereign design, probably the most popular spa ever made.  Looking at the specs, it appears to be the real deal.  I sold the last Highlife I had a couple of years ago for around $7000 on clearance.  Looks like a really good deal to me.

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[tubby06]

I wish someone had a review of it

[drewstar]

I wish someone had a review of it

It's a brand new deal, so you will have to wait a bit.  but, between this, and the other sundance tub, it looks like you have a few options in your future.

[East_TX_Spa]

I wish someone had a review of it

Just look for a review on a HotSpring Sovereign from 2003 or before.  Virtually the same spa.

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