jacuzzi

i have installed a lot of hot tubs but they ALL have been customer supplied
i just wanted your opinions on the best ones out there
is 1000-1500 to cheep...am i going to have problems with the jets and
pump down the road? (i want to install a drop in type and install ceramic tile around the frame with an access panal for the faucet and pump...
i will not have access to all the jets after installation)
what is the best tub for this installation?

tub

The only problem you should have with the jets would be leaks if they were not sealed to the tub properly, or bad joints. The pump would be your real problem when you have one and you should provide access to it. NO tubs have access to the jets once they are installed, other than by lifting the tub out.

so what is a good tub for $1000-1500 (or is that to cheep)
if so what type of tub do you recemend

Cheep is what a bird says, I think you mean cheap.

My Pearlbath Metropolitan was close to $2,000 and that was about seven years ago. I doubt that you will find any quality whirlpool tubs in your price range.