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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: jchrisrod82 on November 27, 2017, 05:36:02 pm

Title: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: jchrisrod82 on November 27, 2017, 05:36:02 pm
We landed on a Marquis Vector 94L - Delivered, Steps (cheap ones), Cover, Lift, In line, and upgraded lighting for $7,995. I'm financing for 60 months and got a decent rate. not 0% though. Is this a good price? Good Tub? should have in the next 3-4 weeks. Gray outside and Cover with winter Solstice color inside.

I was told if I put these black plastic square pieces on flat ground, the tub would be supported? Is that an ok base? what about these? http://ezpads.com/installation.html

Any other tips and tricks for a newbie?
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: Hottubguy on November 27, 2017, 10:58:27 pm
We landed on a Marquis Vector 94L - Delivered, Steps (cheap ones), Cover, Lift, In line, and upgraded lighting for $7,995. I'm financing for 60 months and got a decent rate. not 0% though. Is this a good price? Good Tub? should have in the next 3-4 weeks. Gray outside and Cover with winter Solstice color inside.

I was told if I put these black plastic square pieces on flat ground, the tub would be supported? Is that an ok base? what about these? http://ezpads.com/installation.html

Any other tips and tricks for a newbie?


Yes that’s a real good price. As a Marquis dealer I don’t know how some of you get these prices on this forum. Whereabouts are you located?  Ez pads work as long as the topsoil is removed first so it doesn’t settle
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: Conine2965 on November 28, 2017, 02:58:03 am
I have same tub paid about the same price without the lighting. So great price. I've had tub since July everything been great with tub.  Any questions please feel free to ask.
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: MarKee on November 28, 2017, 03:59:11 am
V94L is a great spa, like Hottubguy said, that price is really good.  They sell for $10,000+ in most parts of the country with those options.
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: jchrisrod82 on November 28, 2017, 10:51:33 am
We landed on a Marquis Vector 94L - Delivered, Steps (cheap ones), Cover, Lift, In line, and upgraded lighting for $7,995. I'm financing for 60 months and got a decent rate. not 0% though. Is this a good price? Good Tub? should have in the next 3-4 weeks. Gray outside and Cover with winter Solstice color inside.

I was told if I put these black plastic square pieces on flat ground, the tub would be supported? Is that an ok base? what about these? http://ezpads.com/installation.html

Any other tips and tricks for a newbie?


Yes that’s a real good price. As a Marquis dealer I don’t know how some of you get these prices on this forum. Whereabouts are you located?  Ez pads work as long as the topsoil is removed first so it doesn’t settle

hopefully not getting anyone in trouble, live in the mid west. thanks for the advice on the ez pad! 3 weeks, can't wait!
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: castletonia on November 28, 2017, 01:55:00 pm
Really can't get anyone in trouble unless an out of area dealer undercuts your local dealer.

Did that financing come from the dealer or did you get that on your own?  Either way, great price.  I believe I was at $8999 with full foam, but I'm also in a super competitive market.  If your in Wisconsin, you likely bought from a good dealer.
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: jchrisrod82 on November 28, 2017, 02:22:51 pm
Really can't get anyone in trouble unless an out of area dealer undercuts your local dealer.

Did that financing come from the dealer or did you get that on your own?  Either way, great price.  I believe I was at $8999 with full foam, but I'm also in a super competitive market.  If your in Wisconsin, you likely bought from a good dealer.
In MO, the dealer set up financing through a bank. They mentioned buying down the normal rate. We’re paying 5.9% I think.
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: Hottubguy on November 28, 2017, 05:58:29 pm
Must've grinded that dealer good. I'm sure you will love that tub. I don't sell many with lounge but I've had good luck selling the vectors. Other then a few jet pod issues at the beginning no other issues out in the field
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: jchrisrod82 on November 28, 2017, 06:14:17 pm
Must've grinded that dealer good. I'm sure you will love that tub. I don't sell many with lounge but I've had good luck selling the vectors. Other then a few jet pod issues at the beginning no other issues out in the field
I struggled with the lounger decision and even bought a V84 w out a lounger first. Then went back and got the 94 w lounger. My buddy has a really small Viking  and I use that lounger every time. So I figure it will be used a lot. Plus this one is so big that it doesn’t take up the whole side. Excited and feeling a bit impatient!
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: Conine2965 on November 29, 2017, 04:58:47 pm
I have the same tub I like the Lounger. Tub has 5 seats with great therapy and the volcano jet.
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: castletonia on November 29, 2017, 05:38:15 pm
I was never able to wet test a V94L before I switched dealers, but sitting in it dry, I liked the lounge.  To me, it was a cross between a lounger and an adirondack chair.
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: Spatech_tuo on November 29, 2017, 06:30:56 pm
I have the same tub I like the Lounger. Tub has 5 seats with great therapy and the volcano jet.

No offense to Conine but don't put much stock in the fact that the lounge worked for him (/her) on the model in question, that is not necessarily indicative of what you may find when you get in. Conversely, when someone says they struggled with a lounge in a particular spa it is not in any way a slight on the design of that spa and the next person may very well have the opposite results.

Wet testing a spa before purchase is always recommended but when you're considering a lounge spa its even MORE important to take that extra step.
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: jchrisrod82 on November 30, 2017, 10:55:09 am
I never got to wet test this tub, sat in it dry and liked the depth and angle of the lounger
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: Spatech_tuo on November 30, 2017, 11:00:42 am
I never got to wet test this tub, sat in it dry and liked the depth and angle of the lounger

Great but wish I had a dollar for everyone who has ever liked the spa setup in a dry sit only to not like it so much in a wet test. Take the extra step.
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: kjo43 on November 30, 2017, 01:27:06 pm
Congrats on the new tub.   You'll love it.   I have the regular V94,  really very happy with it.  Everyone loves the lights & the inline system is really great.
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: jchrisrod82 on December 18, 2017, 12:41:22 am
Well after waiting to hear that we would get delivery this week the dealer called and said that our tub was on a trailer and in an accident that totaled all the hot tubs. Sounds like total bs. Now they are saying they can re order and expedite (during the holidays?) and it’ll be here in 3-4 weeks.

So, sounds like they didn’t get my order in on time and with holiday shut downs they should have told me 6-8 weeks.

They don’t have the V94L I want color wise so I’m looking at an Artesian Piper Glen, but spending $3,500 more. Or... now I’m thinking of starting the whole process over and looking at bullfrog and hot springs. Thoughts? Chances this dealer isn’t lying? Last thing was the finance rate they quoted me was higher when I got paperwork, payment was the same as they quoted I just never saw the finance paperwork and it’s startig to feel like everything is a moving target.
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: Spatech_tuo on December 18, 2017, 11:01:59 am
Well after waiting to hear that we would get delivery this week the dealer called and said that our tub was on a trailer and in an accident that totaled all the hot tubs. Sounds like total bs. Now they are saying they can re order and expedite (during the holidays?) and it’ll be here in 3-4 weeks.

So, sounds like they didn’t get my order in on time and with holiday shut downs they should have told me 6-8 weeks.

They don’t have the V94L I want color wise so I’m looking at an Artesian Piper Glen, but spending $3,500 more. Or... now I’m thinking of starting the whole process over and looking at bullfrog and hot springs. Thoughts? Chances this dealer isn’t lying? Last thing was the finance rate they quoted me was higher when I got paperwork, payment was the same as they quoted I just never saw the finance paperwork and it’s startig to feel like everything is a moving target.

Its possible that they're not fibbing, that can happen. Either way it allows you to take a breath and decide if you want to reopen your search. Was that the only model you reviewed? If you already searched and found this to be the right choice then I'd stick if I still felt comfortable that the dealer was on the up and up. If it was the only model you really looked at you could take to to review a couple other local brands just to be sure you were really getting the best spa that fits your needs. Tough call, take a day or 2 and think about it.
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: bradleyabell on December 18, 2017, 03:18:50 pm
Well after waiting to hear that we would get delivery this week the dealer called and said that our tub was on a trailer and in an accident that totaled all the hot tubs. Sounds like total bs. Now they are saying they can re order and expedite (during the holidays?) and it’ll be here in 3-4 weeks.

So, sounds like they didn’t get my order in on time and with holiday shut downs they should have told me 6-8 weeks.

They don’t have the V94L I want color wise so I’m looking at an Artesian Piper Glen, but spending $3,500 more. Or... now I’m thinking of starting the whole process over and looking at bullfrog and hot springs. Thoughts? Chances this dealer isn’t lying? Last thing was the finance rate they quoted me was higher when I got paperwork, payment was the same as they quoted I just never saw the finance paperwork and it’s startig to feel like everything is a moving target.


Since (from the sound of it) you haven't even wet tested the one you were going to buy, I would look around...Go wet test the tub you were going to buy, the bullfrog and hot spring tubs and then make your final decision.
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: BullFrogSpasMN on December 18, 2017, 03:35:25 pm
Well after waiting to hear that we would get delivery this week the dealer called and said that our tub was on a trailer and in an accident that totaled all the hot tubs. Sounds like total bs. Now they are saying they can re order and expedite (during the holidays?) and it’ll be here in 3-4 weeks.

So, sounds like they didn’t get my order in on time and with holiday shut downs they should have told me 6-8 weeks.

They don’t have the V94L I want color wise so I’m looking at an Artesian Piper Glen, but spending $3,500 more. Or... now I’m thinking of starting the whole process over and looking at bullfrog and hot springs. Thoughts? Chances this dealer isn’t lying? Last thing was the finance rate they quoted me was higher when I got paperwork, payment was the same as they quoted I just never saw the finance paperwork and it’s startig to feel like everything is a moving target.

If it was any other excuse other than the one you were given I could believe it, but in my opinion they went over the top with "totaled all the hot tubs" I'd call total BS on that, you realize how hard a semi would have to be hit to "total" an entire load of tubs? the damn truck would have to fall off a cliff for that to happen or get completely t-boned by another semi....smells pretty fishy, just my .02 and even if it did I'm sure the factory would expedite those orders (at least a reputable one would) so it wouldn't take another 4 weeks imo.
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: Hottubguy on December 18, 2017, 07:10:10 pm
Well after waiting to hear that we would get delivery this week the dealer called and said that our tub was on a trailer and in an accident that totaled all the hot tubs. Sounds like total bs. Now they are saying they can re order and expedite (during the holidays?) and it’ll be here in 3-4 weeks.

So, sounds like they didn’t get my order in on time and with holiday shut downs they should have told me 6-8 weeks.

They don’t have the V94L I want color wise so I’m looking at an Artesian Piper Glen, but spending $3,500 more. Or... now I’m thinking of starting the whole process over and looking at bullfrog and hot springs. Thoughts? Chances this dealer isn’t lying? Last thing was the finance rate they quoted me was higher when I got paperwork, payment was the same as they quoted I just never saw the finance paperwork and it’s startig to feel like everything is a moving target.

If it was any other excuse other than the one you were given I could believe it, but in my opinion they went over the top with "totaled all the hot tubs" I'd call total BS on that, you realize how hard a semi would have to be hit to "total" an entire load of tubs? the damn truck would have to fall off a cliff for that to happen or get completely t-boned by another semi....smells pretty fishy, just my .02 and even if it did I'm sure the factory would expedite those orders (at least a reputable one would) so it wouldn't take another 4 weeks imo.

I’m not saying I buy the excuse because I don’t but Marquis is shutting the factory down for a bit during the holidays so 3-4 weeks is probably expediting it. Some of the Truck Drivers Marquis uses are pretty clueless so even though I doubt this actually happened there is a chance. I have to go back to my store at 830 tonight to unload a Marquis Spa because the truck driver left it at another store. I’m sure you are used to some of these drivers as a Bullfrog dealer because I know a lot of them deliver for both companies
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: castletonia on December 18, 2017, 10:25:19 pm
This actually kinda happened to me last year.  I had 4 Marquis on a truck that was due in the week before Christmas.  The truck blew a tire that then caught on fire.  All of the spas on the truck were considered a total loss either due to actually being on fire, or having heat/smoke damage.

I'm not saying your dealer is lying or not, just that things can and do happen.  Pretty sure Marquis also shuts down the factory for like 3 weeks, so that 3-4 week timeline is probably being expedited, based on the time of the year.  When my tubs caught fire, the factory was already shut down.  Marquis had that truckload go into production first once the factory opened after New Year's.
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: jchrisrod82 on December 20, 2017, 10:00:03 am
Wet tested a Jacuzzi 365, a Sundance Chelsea and Optima and the Piper Glen we were switching too. All about the same price, with the Chelsea being the cheapest and the Piper Glenn/ Optima being the highest.

We're sticking the piper glen and it's being delivered today! A little more than we wanted to spend, but seems like a really great value. $11,600 + taxes with a free year of Frog inline. the thing has everything except speakers, I like direct flow (still worried about 5 diff motors though) the pillow waterfalls and variation of seats.
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: Sam on December 21, 2017, 01:32:14 pm
That's a great deal on a badass hot tub.  We sell that for upwards of $16k all day.  It's a great spa too.  Congrats!
Title: Re: New to Hot Tubs - Few Questions
Post by: jchrisrod82 on December 22, 2017, 10:40:14 am
Hooked up to electric last night and was ready this morning!

I didn't notice this in the show room, but the diverter valve seems to be awfully loud. any thoughts on why that is?