Pulling the trigger today! Sundance or Marquis... Hmmm...

[soonercrew]

So... after a month of research (mostly here on this site), the family and i (mom, dad and 2 young boys) have decided today's the day!  Whew, it will be a relief to stop studying, Lol... 

We've narrowed our decision down to 2 units, although there's many more i'd like to consider.  But, due to budget and dealer accessibility, this is where we stand.

Sundance Altamar:  $9500 out the door.  Delivered, Cover, Lift, Steps and start-up kit.

Marquis Epic: $9800 out the door.  Delivered, Cover, Lift, Steps and start-up kit.

Both are good long-term reputable dealers.  The Marquis dealer is 2 miles from our home, and the Sundance dealer is 38 miles...  Both within reason.

There's lots we like about both.  Different sizes, but also different qualities in each... 

Some of my main things when starting my search were:
Dealer accessiblity
Insulation/Build quality/Energy consumption
Fit for our family
Warranty
and lots more i could add onto this...

I'm hoping to get some opionions (good/bad/ugly) on the choices we've narrowed it down to.  We would qualify both as a great fit for our family, and both tested equily in our opinion.

Thanks in advance for any and all comments!!!  So excited to get this over with and start enjoying our new evening fun!!! 

[Hottubguy]

Not up on Sundance pricing but that is a stupid low price on that Epic. One of the best therapy tubs on the market. Great build quality as well. I’m sure some Sundance guys will chime in as well

[castletonia]

Both good brands.  No idea on the Sundance regarding price.  I would buy the Epic at that price before your dealer realizes they made a mistake.

[hottubgirl2]

Congratulations! Hoping your deal went well today! Which hot tub did you finalize? How long til delivery?

[swilly1000]

I wet tested the Epic and loved the jetting.

[soonercrew]

geeezzz...  So, my hesitation got the better of me, and we've added another few options.  Hotspring Envoy and Artesian Antigua Elite...  Headed to wet test the HS Envoy now! Doing nothing but confusing myself more, Lol...  Fortunately, we have the room for this tub.  Got clarification last night when at the dealer that both units we were looking at were + tax.  Not a deal breaker, but definitely not what was discussed with them prior.  This is the reason i held off a minute.  I feel the wife will fall in love with the envoy and my wallet will end up much thinner!!!

[d00nut]

Happy wife... happy life!

[Hottubguy]

geeezzz...  So, my hesitation got the better of me, and we've added another few options.  Hotspring Envoy and Artesian Antigua Elite...  Headed to wet test the HS Envoy now! Doing nothing but confusing myself more, Lol...  Fortunately, we have the room for this tub.  Got clarification last night when at the dealer that both units we were looking at were + tax.  Not a deal breaker, but definitely not what was discussed with them prior.  This is the reason i held off a minute.  I feel the wife will fall in love with the envoy and my wallet will end up much thinner!!!

Of course you would need to pay sales tax.....All good options

[soonercrew]

geeezzz...  So, my hesitation got the better of me, and we've added another few options.  Hotspring Envoy and Artesian Antigua Elite...  Headed to wet test the HS Envoy now! Doing nothing but confusing myself more, Lol...  Fortunately, we have the room for this tub.  Got clarification last night when at the dealer that both units we were looking at were + tax.  Not a deal breaker, but definitely not what was discussed with them prior.  This is the reason i held off a minute.  I feel the wife will fall in love with the envoy and my wallet will end up much thinner!!!

I’m aware... But, we had discussed an all-in OTD price prior to.  The salesperson admitted to be at fault... No biggie, been there myself.
And... now we’ve added another!!!

Caldera Ganeva.  It’s a leftover 2019. No salt. But I feel it’s a great deal at $10,100 w/ all the normal stuff (del/cover/lift) + tax

Of course you would need to pay sales tax.....All good options

[Hottubguy]

geeezzz...  So, my hesitation got the better of me, and we've added another few options.  Hotspring Envoy and Artesian Antigua Elite...  Headed to wet test the HS Envoy now! Doing nothing but confusing myself more, Lol...  Fortunately, we have the room for this tub.  Got clarification last night when at the dealer that both units we were looking at were + tax.  Not a deal breaker, but definitely not what was discussed with them prior.  This is the reason i held off a minute.  I feel the wife will fall in love with the envoy and my wallet will end up much thinner!!!

I’m aware... But, we had discussed an all-in OTD price prior to.  The salesperson admitted to be at fault... No biggie, been there myself.
And... now we’ve added another!!!

Caldera Ganeva.  It’s a leftover 2019. No salt. But I feel it’s a great deal at $10,100 w/ all the normal stuff (del/cover/lift) + tax

Of course you would need to pay sales tax.....All good options

If it doesn’t have salt it’s not a 2019. Probably 2017 or first half 2018. That’s a good price. You aren’t in Rhode Island are you?

[soonercrew]

geeezzz...  So, my hesitation got the better of me, and we've added another few options.  Hotspring Envoy and Artesian Antigua Elite...  Headed to wet test the HS Envoy now! Doing nothing but confusing myself more, Lol...  Fortunately, we have the room for this tub.  Got clarification last night when at the dealer that both units we were looking at were + tax.  Not a deal breaker, but definitely not what was discussed with them prior.  This is the reason i held off a minute.  I feel the wife will fall in love with the envoy and my wallet will end up much thinner!!!

I’m aware... But, we had discussed an all-in OTD price prior to.  The salesperson admitted to be at fault... No biggie, been there myself.
And... now we’ve added another!!!

Caldera Ganeva.  It’s a leftover 2019. No salt. But I feel it’s a great deal at $10,100 w/ all the normal stuff (del/cover/lift) + tax

Of course you would need to pay sales tax.....All good options

If it doesn’t have salt it’s not a 2019. Probably 2017 or first half 2018. That’s a good price. You aren’t in Rhode Island are you?

No sir... Western Pa. 

Just finished a wet test on the Hotspring Envoy.  Nice spa, good jet pressure.  Not a huge fan of the moto...  We really thought it would be awesome, and don't get me wrong, it was very cool.  But, something i don't think we would enjoy long-term and at that kind of $$$ we wanna be confident in a huge investment.

Therefore...  We are now adding the Artesian Elite Dove Canyon and Island Elite Grand Bahama.  I'm not super familiar with Artesian.  But, from what i've researched, they actually seem to have some of the least complaints...  Actually pretty excited to try both of these, and we're fortunate to have a great dealer of these within 20-30 miles...

[Hottubguy]

Wondered because there is a guy in Rhode Island advertising older Caldera Models for cheap. Whichever of these tubs you decide on you are getting a great tub for what seems like great pricing.

[soonercrew]

geeezzz...  So, my hesitation got the better of me, and we've added another few options.  Hotspring Envoy and Artesian Antigua Elite...  Headed to wet test the HS Envoy now! Doing nothing but confusing myself more, Lol...  Fortunately, we have the room for this tub.  Got clarification last night when at the dealer that both units we were looking at were + tax.  Not a deal breaker, but definitely not what was discussed with them prior.  This is the reason i held off a minute.  I feel the wife will fall in love with the envoy and my wallet will end up much thinner!!!

I’m aware... But, we had discussed an all-in OTD price prior to.  The salesperson admitted to be at fault... No biggie, been there myself.
And... now we’ve added another!!!

Caldera Ganeva.  It’s a leftover 2019. No salt. But I feel it’s a great deal at $10,100 w/ all the normal stuff (del/cover/lift) + tax

Of course you would need to pay sales tax.....All good options

If it doesn’t have salt it’s not a 2019. Probably 2017 or first half 2018. That’s a good price. You aren’t in Rhode Island are you?

You were obviously correct sir.  It’s an 18’ with the frog system...  After correcting him, which I believe was an honest mistake on his part, as the dealer is very reputable, he’s now down to $10,000 out the door taxes and everything included!

[Hottubguy]

It’s a good tub. Same tub I have at my house. I had a marquis before. Think the power on Marquis was better but Caldera is more comfortable

[dynasty]

I am myself in the process of buying an Artesian Elite Dove Canyon. I tried caldera geneva and wasn't a huge fan, not bad but just "meh". The dove canyon on the other hand I liked. Good luck and let us know how you like Artesian.