I have an Elite 8000 by Maax. So far so ..ok. On delivery one of the collars around a filter was cracked. Distributor repaired it the next day. Had it for about a month now, and soak regularly. A few things i do differently - the little jets on the corner seat don't appear to turn off, and can be annoying. Also the neck jets I'd probably forgo, along w/the bubbler motor. Past that - love it. Having some water issues currently, but I believe that's me and chemicals, not the tubs fault. Over all relatively happy. I went "middle of the road" (as if 7.1k is middle of the road) for my first tub to ensure I'd use it regularly, and figure out what features I like / dislike before spending 12k+ on a "top tier" tub. For what I spent - if it holds up I'll be ok w/my buy.