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My second question is the Highlife Series “worth” the $3500 more? I know worth is sort of subjective here, but thought I’d ask.
How's the dealer? Do you like them? Have you checked any other Hotspring dealer in your general region? I personally saved 20% on my Jetsetter purchase simply by visiting both Hotspring dealers equidistant from my rural location (very different business models - one was a large big-backyard makeover type store, the other sold/serviced hotspring spas exclusively). No haggling needed, just very different business models and operating margins.Most first-time buyers don't realize the dealer is going to be your point contact for all warranty service (and often the lifespan of the tub). They will be the ones covering labor costs for warranty service if/when there is an issue with the tub. Be sure you trust them to do the job right, and not outsource to the lowest-bidding spa tech in the region. In my case my dealer has their own trained Hotspring technicians on staff who have been with the company a long time, all they work on is Hotspring spas and nothing else, and I wanted that for such an expensive investment.QuoteMy second question is the Highlife Series “worth” the $3500 more? I know worth is sort of subjective here, but thought I’d ask.I'm a huge fanboy of the Hotspring brand. In my opinion, that's a solid yes. In fact the Limelight tubs weren't even sold under the Hotspring brand until recently - heck the Highlife tubs are the only ones assembled in their California factory, the other two tiers are assembled in Mexico. If you look at the internal construction differences between the Limelight and the Highlife, you'll notice differences like a polymer frame vs pressure treated wood which can rot and crack over time. Other differences include multi-density spray foam insulation which helps increase thermal efficiency and reinforce the plumbing to prevent stress caused by jet-pump activation which can jostle loose plumbing around in lesser-insulated tubs. With proper care/maintenance, you might see an extra 10+ years lifespan out of a Highlife tub over the Limelight series. But only if you intend to care/maintain the tub - if you're going to let it sit dry and empty for five years so the rubber seals rot away, then no it's not a good investment.So I think you need to ask yourself do want to get a bigger bang for your buck with a product built to live longer if you care for it? If you just want to play around with hottubs and have no problem with buying a new tub in around 10-15 years then sure, save money consider the Limelight series.To me, I waited twenty years until the right time/place to buy my first hottub. I knew I wanted something built to last a long time. Although I also did instantly fall in love with the sexy style of my 2019 Jetsetter - it was perfect for the location I had picked out for the tub. And nothing else on the market (except the Marquis Vector, natch) came close in styling
I assume that is a tax included price since you say out the door. In that case, very good price. I would consider it a good price even if tax wasn't included. That Flair price is also a good price.Yes, I would say the Highlife Collection premium is justified based on what you are getting. That is not taking anything away from Limelight though. If you have the opportunity to wet test, I would and let that be the determining factor. I'm a huge fan of the Moto-Massage jet so for me that alone would be a tipping point.
My understanding from the hometown dealer is that whoever sells the tub has to service it during the 5 yr warranty period. If this is actually true I wouldn't want to get hit with trip charges so I would have to exclude the dealer further away.
Unfortunately the only other dealer is about an hour and a half away from us whereas this dealer is 20 minutes. The dealer further away was hesitant to even give pricing until it was clear the hometown dealer didn't have the tub we wanted. Once he understood that he started to open up a bit. My understanding from the hometown dealer is that whoever sells the tub has to service it during the 5 yr warranty period. If this is actually true I wouldn't want to get hit with trip charges so I would have to exclude the dealer further away. I didn't know about the Limelight not being under the Hotspring brand.. Good to know. I'm a particular about the things I spend significant money (the wife says I'm an over researcher) but so be it, so no this won't be sitting empty and I definitely want it to last. Thanks for replying I really appreciate the detailed response, its very helpful. Stay tuned for which one we decide on. Quote from: ratchett on June 16, 2020, 07:37:35 amHow's the dealer? Do you like them? Have you checked any other Hotspring dealer in your general region? I personally saved 20% on my Jetsetter purchase simply by visiting both Hotspring dealers equidistant from my rural location (very different business models - one was a large big-backyard makeover type store, the other sold/serviced hotspring spas exclusively). No haggling needed, just very different business models and operating margins.Most first-time buyers don't realize the dealer is going to be your point contact for all warranty service (and often the lifespan of the tub). They will be the ones covering labor costs for warranty service if/when there is an issue with the tub. Be sure you trust them to do the job right, and not outsource to the lowest-bidding spa tech in the region. In my case my dealer has their own trained Hotspring technicians on staff who have been with the company a long time, all they work on is Hotspring spas and nothing else, and I wanted that for such an expensive investment.QuoteMy second question is the Highlife Series “worth” the $3500 more? I know worth is sort of subjective here, but thought I’d ask.I'm a huge fanboy of the Hotspring brand. In my opinion, that's a solid yes. In fact the Limelight tubs weren't even sold under the Hotspring brand until recently - heck the Highlife tubs are the only ones assembled in their California factory, the other two tiers are assembled in Mexico. If you look at the internal construction differences between the Limelight and the Highlife, you'll notice differences like a polymer frame vs pressure treated wood which can rot and crack over time. Other differences include multi-density spray foam insulation which helps increase thermal efficiency and reinforce the plumbing to prevent stress caused by jet-pump activation which can jostle loose plumbing around in lesser-insulated tubs. With proper care/maintenance, you might see an extra 10+ years lifespan out of a Highlife tub over the Limelight series. But only if you intend to care/maintain the tub - if you're going to let it sit dry and empty for five years so the rubber seals rot away, then no it's not a good investment.So I think you need to ask yourself do want to get a bigger bang for your buck with a product built to live longer if you care for it? If you just want to play around with hottubs and have no problem with buying a new tub in around 10-15 years then sure, save money consider the Limelight series.To me, I waited twenty years until the right time/place to buy my first hottub. I knew I wanted something built to last a long time. Although I also did instantly fall in love with the sexy style of my 2019 Jetsetter - it was perfect for the location I had picked out for the tub. And nothing else on the market (except the Marquis Vector, natch) came close in styling
Wait the $13,343 includes tax??? How much are you paying in taxes? I'm being quoted way more than that before taxes (but haven't really begun to negotiate yet and may hold off until market conditions change).
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