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We are within days of ordering a new Sundance Optima. We have looked at numerous spas, at numerous dealers, including a Home Show a few weeks ago. From the beginning, Sundance was high on our list. Now, after more research, including recent wet-tests, we know that we want the Optima. We are prepared to go in, checkbook in hand, ready to write the check, and get the best possible deal.In our initial conversations, the dealer has indicated that the price (whatever we narrow that down to), will include EVERYTHING except tax. He said that it includes spa, cover, lifter, steps, delievery, installation, etc. I think he also said the Ozenator is additional cost. Now i am wondering, WHICH steps and WHICH cover (will be included)? We looked at the Sundance website, and opened the Accessories PDF file, and there are different steps, and different covers - some much nicer than others. On covers/lifters, do YOU recommend one over the other.? Speaking of which, is there a huge difference between the I, II, and III cover/lifters ?Are there certain steps, and cover/lifter that are "typically" included? Let me ask the same question another way. Are the nicer steps and cover, normally an upgrade (and therefore extra cost), or do the dealers typically include a good quality set of steps and cover.How have you, or how would you approach the situation, if you were me? I have a set price, that i think the dealer will come down to. He has hinted that he is willing to "talk". But i want nice steps, and a nice cover. what say you all? My wife says we should put all the cards on the table, and tell hime "we want the Optima, with this cover/lifter, these steps, delivery, installation" for $##### beofre tax." And see what he says. I am confident that if I don't specify the specific steps and cover - that he will surely come down to our price (he has hinted at his willingness to work with us). I am convcerned that if I get (unreasonably) greedy, and ask for all of our preference, and tell him take it or leave it, that he might say "nope". We have no plans of going elsewhere (since we want the Optima, and there is no other dealer nearby).Also, can the ozenator be added after the fact (after it is at home)? is the ozenator worth the extra price? Since it is an extra price, we are tempted to go without it, what say you all?thanks
We are within days of ordering a new Sundance Optima. We have looked at numerous spas, at numerous dealers, including a Home Show a few weeks ago. From the beginning, Sundance was high on our list. Now, after more research, including recent wet-tests, we know that we want the Optima....