Ok, I think I probably know the answer to this one, but as you may know I have been looking for a good quality smaller hot tub. Anyway as chance would have it I ran across this "51 jet" 6 person tub for sale locally, appears in good condition, still has water in it and owner claims everything works. I have read some horror stories on here and other places about Lagona tubs. Keeping in mind I am a DIY'er would you even consider one of these if the price were $1,500 and less than a 5 minute drive away, how about offering $1,000 I know it has been on the market for almost 2 months, but not well advertised so they may be open to offers.
p.s. upon doing some research this one appears to be at least 3 years old, as it has the pre Sept 2011 style control panel