NordicTrack T7.0 Treadmill

We took our time and did alot of homework on treadmills. Shopped the internet and the local sporting goods stores. I can save you about 2 weeks here. This is basically the same treadmill that I bought about 10 years ago. It has been greatly updated and modernized without the price getting stupid. Actually this newer model cost about $200 less. Please read the directions first. The directions say 2 adults, they are not kidding. I got the box in the house ok but it takes 2 adults! This machine, like the earlier model, is built to last. It is not the cheap stuff that is imported. A cheap lightly built treadmill is a waste of money. If your going to actually use it be sure and read the weight capacity. Always "over buy" on capacity by at least 75 lbs or more. OK; putting it together, WOW, very detailed, take your time. It took us about 45 minutes to finish assembly. The only thing that was tuff was plugging in the connector to the console. There is no extra slack to work with. I simply unscrewed the factory wire holder to allow some slack. I think NordicTrack should give 1 or 2 more inches here, but certainly no problem. The "box" type holders on each side are very handy for light items like TV remote, hand exercise devices etc. Possibly a small water bottle, I never really got that though. Water around electricity is risky to say the least. We simply don't do it. The tread floor is very large and very easy to move around on. This machine is very quiet & comfortable. Like the cushioned floor. Wear good supportive shoes! The electronics are awesome. Listen I looked at $2500+ machines, don't waste your money. I looked at $500 machines, they are made in China=junk. I also bought the 5 year in house warranty. I usually don't purchase extended warranties but this seemed logical. 5 years at about $50ish per year and they fix it right here or replace it. I'm in. I used my last Nordic Track for years. I kept it clean and sold it for almost what I paid for it. I am never selling this 1. We both love it ! Remember made in the USA still means alot!

Delivery men came to set up and install. Would not even turn on, said unit had faulty "motherboard" and they would need to order another one and would call when it came in. Told us that they had had multiple problems with this part on this model recently. Expected us to wait another week for repair! Needless to say, it was returned and we will not be reordering.