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media authority on hot tub and spa buying, have indicated a home spa lifestyle
emerging among America's homeowners. For more information,
visit http:/ /www. Of that 33 percent, 31 percent say they will
choose a GM car as a result of the price cuts and 60 percent said they will
wait to see how deep the cuts are and what kind of response the plan will
elicit from GM's competitors. More than 46 percent of the undecided segment say GM's price cuts
will have an impact on their decision, with another 41 percent saying they
will wait to see specifics on the cuts.

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More than 33 percent of consumers surveyed said they will buy a car from a
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day, more than 350 postings are submitted by subscribers, which is a good
indicator that hot tubs have become a mainstream leisure product for families
and couples alike," states Wood.
"It's clear that the mere announcement of GM 's price-cut program has
caught the attention of consumers who are in the market to buy a car in 2006 ,"
said Joe Wiesenfelder, cars.

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Despite favorable reaction to the program, overall success will be
challenged by other vehicle manufacturers' responses to GM's price-cut program
and how well the actual dollar value of the discounts is communicated to
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"What is even more indicative of the trend is
the content of these posts, which are often passionate , detailed discussions
of home spa use and the lifestyle matters associated with it. It is a free , 116-page, full-
color planning guide that provides information about every conceivable topic
related to purchasing and maintaining a home hot tub or spa. Forty-three
percent of consumers say they are undecided about the type of vehicle they
will buy.

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About Spasearch Magazine
Spasearch Magazine is dedicated to assisting consumers who are evaluating
the merits of home spa and hot tub ownership. "However, consumers are so
used to incentive-based buying that the actual amount of savings will have to
be clearly communicated for the program to have maximum success. using a random sample of 1,542 U.com is the most comprehensive destination for those
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combination of numerous tub manufacturers, superior insulation and high
energy efficiency designs have made portable hot tubs more affordable than
ever before ," says David Wood, editor in chief of Spasearch Magazine. Purchase patterns indicate
consumers are choosing higher-tech hot tub models, and installing ultra-
pampering options like targeted and massaging jets, aromatherapy technology
and maintenance-free filtration systems, which generally add to the overall
cost.com is a division of Classified Ventures, LLC,
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The new research, gathered through
consumer and industry surveys, shows that more homeowners are becoming hot tub
owners. The study also shows that on average ,
homeowners are spending a higher amount on hot tubs than two years ago - about
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For more information on the spa lifestyle, or to learn more about home spa
ownership, visit http://www.com. GM's price-cut program is expected to have little impact
on those consumers; just 12 percent of those buyers said they will consider
buying a GM car as a result of the price-cut program .

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In 2002, the average amount spent on a home spa was
$6108.ereleases. More than 44 percent of
foreign -car buyers said they will buy the car they want regardless of any type
of price-cut incentives.
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