Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: OHIO on September 21, 2007, 03:38:19 pm
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I am getting ready to purchase my 2nd spa. I currently have a VITA SPA which is at least 10 yrs old. I purchased it new and have had very few problems with it. Obviously the new spas are completely different than what I have and am now having trouble deciding what to buy.
I am looking for a 4-5 person spa and have about $5,000 to spend. I think I have narrowed it down to a Jacuzzi 325 (not sure I can get it for $5,000??) I don’t need/want all of the bells and whistles, just looking for a good reliable spa in the $5,000 range. Any suggestions??
Finally, is it worth the $$$ to upgrade to the J 345?
Thanks for any help you can give me.
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I really like the J-325 and we sell quite a few they run here 6495.00 but as you may have noticed areas vary,the 345 is of course bigger and has a few more bells and whistles extra pump few more jets. in your price you may check out the J-230 or the J-270,J-280 in the 5 to 6000 range.
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Jacuzzi Jim
Thanks for responding. I don't believe the J 200 series has a circulation pump. How important is this?
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Well it is nice to have as far as filtration goes, it is an option on the J-280/J-270.
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How does the HS Prodigy compare to the J 325?
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I think they are pretty close the HS is a little bigger and a few more jets with probably a higher price tag to go with it. You have had a spa before,so my advice would be go check them out and wet test the ones you are interested in,if your really stuck on a specific budget, find what works with that and wet test spas in your price line. Make sure the dealer is good also!!
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Nordic tubs are one of the best in that price range, especially if you want a deep one (and especially a round one).
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I have a question.
Why are you looking to get rid of a perfectly fine (I'm assuming here) spa that's 10 YO with a new low end spa? I would think that it's almost an equal trade.
I don't know what your Vita has but a $5000 or $6000 spa doesn't have much in it IMO. I could see a trade up to a $10,000 spa. Even the spa I bought in 2005 (with a 2004 price of about $6500) is now at a level that I may not buy it today. I am hoping the spa lasts longer than 10 years and if and when I sell my house (kids grow up and move away) with the tub maybe then upgrading to a higher end tub.
I'm just being curious.
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I have a question.
Why are you looking to get rid of a perfectly fine (I'm assuming here) spa that's 10 YO with a new low end spa? I would think that it's almost an equal trade.
I don't know what your Vita has but a $5000 or $6000 spa doesn't have much in it IMO. I could see a trade up to a $10,000 spa. Even the spa I bought in 2005 (with a 2004 price of about $6500) is now at a level that I may not buy it today. I am hoping the spa lasts longer than 10 years and if and when I sell my house (kids grow up and move away) with the tub maybe then upgrading to a higher end tub.
I'm just being curious.
Two things -
First, the 300 Series aren't low end?
Second, How do you know what Vita Spa he has? It could be one of their base tubs...
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The HS Prodigy is a very nice tub, I woudn't call it a low end spa.
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Vinny
I am not sure what model VITA Spa I have. I am sure it was middle to low end when I bought it. It has 1 whirlpool jet, 4 other jets and 2 small neck jets. It has the old wheel with tabs that you pull out or push in to turn the heater on. Am going to have to put some $$$ into it now, and am thinking a new one is where I should put my $$$.
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Two things -
First, the 300 Series aren't low end?
Second, How do you know what Vita Spa he has? It could be one of their base tubs...
Chad,
1 - I never said that the 300 series is low end but a J325 is not on the higher end of the 300 series - do you agree? In the scheme of things it is not a high end Jacuzzi spa. There are 4 levels of the 300 series above it and then the 400 series.
2 - I did say I don't know what his/her Vita spa has.
Don't be so touchy, I am being courious. I have an Artesian Island series spa - I don't believe it is at the same level as a Piper Glen, it was what I was willing to spend and had the features I wanted. I forget what spa you have although I know it is a Jacuzzi but all companies have different levels some even within the same lines.
I am also one that doesn't requires new things. All of the cars I owned have been around for a long time, I don't flip houses, I was wathiching a 10 YO CRT TV and I expect to keep my spa for as long as I'm in this house. I bought my wife a new car this year (I was upset as it only lasted 8 years) and compared to what she had in her old car it definately is an upgrade. I wanted to keep the car for at least another 2 years but it was time to get a new one. My TV blew and I bought a $850 LCD TV and personally it is a waste when a HD CRT TV could probably been had for less but this is the techlology that is here today. I feel the same with everything - changing is a waste of money and changing to barely get any benefits is a total waste - $850 to watch TV is a total waste of my money. But these are my opinions!
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Vinny
I am not sure what model VITA Spa I have. I am sure it was middle to low end when I bought it. It has 1 whirlpool jet, 4 other jets and 2 small neck jets. It has the old wheel with tabs that you pull out or push in to turn the heater on. Am going to have to put some $$$ into it now, and am thinking a new one is where I should put my $$$.
I agree, when spending money it is sometimes wiser to put the money into a new unit than repairing an older unit.
Unfortunately, I used the term "low end" and it was a poor choice of words on my part. On this forum those are bad words when describing a tub! ;D In mainstream spas (not costco, walmart) $5000 doesn't get much if anything these days. When I was shoppng in 2004, $5000 didn't get much either and I bought my spa for about $6500 when I originally started with the same budget as you. Today I believe my spa is selling at around $8000 or so. As I said, I don't know if I would buy my spa at that price.
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I just purchased the J 325. Got it for $5,000 + tax. I feel pretty good about it, and think I got a good spa for a good price.
Thanks to everyone for your feedback.
Later
OHIO
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If its an 07 thats a great deal!! ;) Congrats!!
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I just purchased the J 325. Got it for $5,000 + tax. I feel pretty good about it, and think I got a good spa for a good price.
Thanks to everyone for your feedback.
Later
OHIO
WOW, that's a ridiculously great deal! Congratulations!! I have an '06 345 and have been enjoying it for almost one year now. FWIW, I paid $6095 + tax back in September. Welcome to the Jacuzzi Club. 8-) When is delivery scheduled and what color combo did you decide to go with?
Cheers,
Chad
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I just purchased the J 325. Got it for $5,000 + tax. I feel pretty good about it, and think I got a good spa for a good price.
Thanks to everyone for your feedback.
Later
OHIO
OHIO, Thanks for the feedback. There's a guy on here called "solo" who is shopping for a Jacuzzi. Could you give him some guideance on prices? Seems your in a competitive market and he could use some truly competitive pricing for leverage. I think his budget was $7K and has now gone up so I realize that the tubs he is looking at may be the 345 and/or the 365. Could you get you dealer to give you a "ballpark" figure on those by simply telling him that you've got a friend who is trying to see if they are in his price range? I have a feeling he could get the 345 for under $7K and may even be able to get the 365 for around that target.
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OHIO, Thanks for the feedback. There's a guy on here called "solo" who is shopping for a Jacuzzi. Could you give him some guideance on prices? Seems your in a competitive market and he could use some truly competitive pricing for leverage. I think his budget was $7K and has now gone up so I realize that the tubs he is looking at may be the 345 and/or the 365. Could you get you dealer to give you a "ballpark" figure on those by simply telling him that you've got a friend who is trying to see if they are in his price range? I have a feeling he could get the 345 for under $7K and may even be able to get the 365 for around that target.
My dealer here in the STL is currently selling the 345 for $6950 and 355/365 for $7450 if I can remember correctly. I'll be going back in soon for some chems, so I'll double check and report back. Lord knows I have plenty of time as I don't see Solo pulling the trigger any time soon.
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OHIO
Congrats on the tub ............I just got my J-365 on friday......let us know how thing are going.....
JIM
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OHIO
Congrats on your new tub......I got my J365 on Friday and I'm lovin it......let us know how things are going
JIM
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Chad
I got the deal by agreeing to purchase an in stock spa. Delivery is this Thursday. Gives me time to empty my old one, disconnect it and get ready for the new one. Color combo is Platinum with a Silverwood cabinet.
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This might be off topic, but Vinnie: which Artesian do you have? How long have you had it? What do you think? I'm waiting for delivery on a Captiva. Thanks.
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This might be off topic, but Vinnie: which Artesian do you have? How long have you had it? What do you think? I'm waiting for delivery on a Captiva. Thanks.
I have a 2005 Grand Cayman and in Dec it will be 2 1/2 YO. They have changed the layout of the Island series a little but I have the 3 therapy pump, 56 jet version and it is plenty powerful when you want it to be.
I like it! The seat that I thought I would use the most I don't. :o I tend to sit in 1 seat and work my back and shoulders by sitting up and stretching out and floating a little. I didn't wet test it and the neck collar seat feels different wet than it did dry and this was the seat that I thought I would "live" in. The only real issue I have had is the larger swirling jets tabs break but they have been replaced under warranty.
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Thanks Vinny. We did wet test and I really liked the seat with the neck jets. I originally wanted a lounger, but left that out when I realized that I'd rather have the seats to move around in. Until wet testing, I figured I'd pick one seat and stay there. It seems like the Captiva is giving us everything we wanted and stayed within our budget. Time will tell I guess.