sundance maxxus or jacuzzi j 480

[ssbraun]

I've had a Maxxus for 2 1/2 years now.  While it may be larger than some like, I LOVE the size and being able to move around without tripping over other people's feet/legs.  I doubt that the difference in cost to heat a 670 gallon tub is substantially greater than that to heat a 570 gallon tub in the grand scheme of things....and I think that the Maxxus is fine with 6 people...it has 3 corner seats, a lounger, and 2 cool down seats (just like the J-480, I believe).  I've had 6 people in the tub in comfort many times.  I suppose that if it were configured to seat 8, that would be more economical use of space for some...I like the luxury of the extra room with the layout as it is!  It boils down to which you prefer...as others have said, they are both under the same ownership / manufacturer (different assembly lines last I heard) with the Sundance being marketed as the premiere line (at least by the dealers I spoke to...no offence to Jacuzzi owners!!) at the time I purchased.  Go with your gut.  I'm certain that you will be thrilled with the new tub either way.  Best of luck with your decision  

Steve

[Swell-Tub]

Steve,
The picture of your Maxxus is outstanding. That is a very nice surround. I loved my Maxxus wet test.

Scott  

[ssbraun]

Thanks Scott...thatsreallymightykindaya   .  I'd prefer it wide open, but I hate wind, so the glass walls and pergola roof let me keep my view with a calmer setting.

Cheers!

[Saved by Grace]

JJ can help us here. I think something is different between the jet setup in the 2007 vs. the 2008 models. So try both or get a better price on the 2007.

Scott  

That was a pretty sweet deal I got....  8-)  After the way they treated me maybe they should have paid me.

Thanks for proof reading for me.  That's what I get for trying to post something quickly during lunch.

In His Peace,
Fred

[Steve3260]

WOW!! this forum is great I thank each and every one of you for your input, I will be making a decision tomorrow I've already started to cut the deck for the pad, my wife will kill me if I don't have a tub soon, little backwards I know, but really thanks for all the help i'll let you know what my decision is and how it turns out. Thanks, Steve

[ndabunka]

I "think" the Maxxus may even have some add ons for exercising in the tub (at least I think it did when I was looking).   The $9999.99 price seems low if that is the SunDance Maxxus and would be a great buy.

[ssbraun]

AFAIK the exercise feature was on the pre-2005 model...although I certainly could be wrong.  One other thing I really enjoy about the size of the Maxxus:  When I'm tubbin' alone, I can turn off all of the jets and the waterfall, and float on my back without touching the sides (sometimes I give myself a gentle push from one side to the other with my fingertips) for an "altered states" style sensory deprivation experience   8-) (I do keep the cover open!) ...of course this requires having the correct body mass index   ...

Steve

[Steve3260]

Hi everyone, again thanks for all the good advice on the two mentioned tubs, we chose the sundance maxxus and got the new 07 for 9600.00 dollars the dealer has 3 left if anyone is interested it's litehouse pools and spas Cleveland Ohio I'm not plugging them I just thought this was a decent deal, thanks, Steve

[Tailhooker]

Hi everyone, again thanks for all the good advice on the two mentioned tubs, we chose the sundance maxxus and got the new 07 for 9600.00 dollars the dealer has 3 left if anyone is interested it's litehouse pools and spas Cleveland Ohio I'm not plugging them I just thought this was a decent deal, thanks, Steve

That is an awesome deal!!!








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[Swell-Tub]

Hi everyone, again thanks for all the good advice on the two mentioned tubs, we chose the sundance maxxus and got the new 07 for 9600.00 dollars the dealer has 3 left if anyone is interested it's litehouse pools and spas Cleveland Ohio I'm not plugging them I just thought this was a decent deal, thanks, Steve

You have chosen wise grasshopper. Soak long and often....

Congrats,
Scott  

[Jacuzzi Jim]

   Congrats on the spa!!   Hard to beat that spa with the price you got.   May have missed it but what color combo did you go with??

[Steve3260]

Hi, the spa is twilight and birch that's all they had left but it actually looks pretty good. Thanks, Steve

[ndabunka]

AFAIK the exercise feature was on the pre-2005 model...although I certainly could be wrong.  One other thing I really enjoy about the size of the Maxxus:  When I'm tubbin' alone, I can turn off all of the jets and the waterfall, and float on my back without touching the sides (sometimes I give myself a gentle push from one side to the other with my fingertips) for an "altered states" style sensory deprivation experience   8-) (I do keep the cover open!) ...of course this requires having the correct body mass index   ...

Steve

Believe it or not that ability was one of my PRIMARY objectives when I bought my tub as well.  I can do it in my Jacuzzi J-370.  It's 91x91 square and 480 gallons and I am 5'10" tall

[Swell-Tub]

So my J-470 is 91 X 91 and I'm 6'0" so can I do the altered mind float?

Scott  :-?

[dax]

That is an awesome deal!!!

I'll say!  If I could have gotten that price, I'd have a Maxxus in my backyard rather than a Cameo.

BTW, what color shell/skirt?