What kind of Hot Tub do you have?

[AmySue]

1. 2004 Jacuzzi J365
2. Since July 2004
3. $6200
4. No Radio - Lights Standard - like them
5. Yes
6. Central Jersey

[bulmer4nc]

1.  2004 Sundance Optima
2.  1 1/2 years - Installed Aug 04
3.  ~7700
4.  No Radio but we got the multicolor LED - Love the Light
5.  Very happy - we're taking it with us when we move in 2 months
6.  North Carolina

[aaahhh]

1.  2004 Marquis Euphoria

2. May of 2004

3. $7,400

4. Just Light's

5. Yes, Yes, Yes.

6. Eau Claire, WI

[tanstaafl2]

Just a few questions ---
1.  What kind of hot tub do you have, make and model?
2.  How long have you had it?
3.  How much did you pay for it?
4.  Did you get the "radio and the lights"?  If you did were they worth it?
5.  Are you happy with your hot tub choice?
6.  Where do you live?
Thanks in advance...

1. '06 Reflections Granada (not one you hear about much on this site!)
2. About 1 month
3. 9K plus Uncle Sam's pound of flesh.  I shudder to think of the cost for all the other stuff! (Electrical, underdeck roof, motorized privacy screens, concrete shim, towel tree, etc.)
4. LED Light package, no radio. Lights were included in the price but I kinda like 'em. I have wall mounted speakers on the patio next to the tub already so didn't need a radio and it didn't seem worth the cost anyway.
5. Happy so far. Not without some flaws but I doubt there is a "perfect" spa out there, at least not for me.
6. Atlanta, GA

Why do you ask? Doing a study or are you just curious?

[PaulMc]

1.  What kind of hot tub do you have, make and model?  Sundance Majesta

2.  How long have you had it?  July 2005

3.  How much did you pay for it? about 9K US

4.  Did you get the "radio and the lights"?  If you did were they worth it?  stereo - yes, standard in tub and waterfall light - yes, worth it - yes

5.  Are you happy with your hot tub choice?  Fully, Completely

6.  Where do you live?  GTA, Ontario

[blizzard]

1.  What kind of hot tub do you have, make and model? Diamondback spas Monsoon 100 jet model
2.  How long have you had it? 4 months
3.  How much did you pay for it? 8500
4.  Did you get the "radio and the lights"?  If you did were they worth it? Got the extra light package and stereo and wouldn't buy a tub without them
5.  Are you happy with your hot tub choice? Absolutely love it
6.  Where do you live? Dayton, Ohio

[svspa]

1. Jacuzzi J-345.
2. 8 months.
3. $6500 (step, ozone, cover lift included).
4. No radio, LED light system standard on Jacuzzi 300 series.
5. Very happy.
6. Sunnyvale, CA

[Dee Dee]

Why do you ask? Doing a study or are you just curious?  --- I am not doing a study.  I am just curious because I am looking for a hot tub and I just wanted to know what kind everyone had because you guys all seem to know alot.  I never realized hot tubs were so exspensive and that there were so many different dealers, then different models, with different options.  I had my pool put in about 3 years ago and even though it cost more money than a hot tub, it was easier for me to decide on what I wanted because I knew what I wanted.   With all these choices, I keep changing my mind! LOL!!!  I mean I want to buy a "floor" model because I am told they are cheaper, but  the floor model I want doesn't have lights or a radio...  Do these items really matter?  Is it worth $2200.00 to get a "new" one with the lights and radio verses the floor model?

Thanks for all the replies everyone!!!  Hopefully I can answer my own questions someday!

[drewstar]

Why do you ask? Doing a study or are you just curious?  --- I am not doing a study.  I am just curious because I am looking for a hot tub and I just wanted to know what kind everyone had because you guys all seem to know alot.  I never realized hot tubs were so exspensive and that there were so many different dealers, then different models, with different options.  I had my pool put in about 3 years ago and even though it cost more money than a hot tub, it was easier for me to decide on what I wanted because I knew what I wanted.   With all these choices, I keep changing my mind! LOL!!!  I mean I want to buy a "floor" model because I am told they are cheaper, but  the floor model I want doesn't have lights or a radio...  Do these items really matter?  Is it worth $2200.00 to get a "new" one with the lights and radio verses the floor model?

Thanks for all the replies everyone!!!  Hopefully I can answer my own questions someday!

Radios and lights and waterfalls are expsenisve options. (They can add $1- $2thousdand to the price.  If you are on a tight budget, or don't care,  my advice is not to go for these options.  

The folks who do have the upgraded features like TV's  and radios, enjoy them, but they are definatly a luxary item and are not necessary.   If they are important to you and fit your budget then go absolutely consider tubs that offer these upgrades.  

Me? I love my no frills tub.  

[Spatech_tuo]

 Is it worth $2200.00 to get a "new" one with the lights and radio verses the floor model?

I think down the line you may be sitting in the spa and loving it yet you'll think "heck, the stereo is OK and the lights are nice but I sure wish I had that $2200".

If you're talking about 2 like spas where the only tangible difference is the stereo and lights I'd go for the floor model for sure (but that's me).