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gas grill advice needed
#209580 05/28/08 12:21 AM
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So I buy a bunch of grillin' goodies this weekend, and fire up the grill on Monday only to discover she's died on me. I need a new grill.

I trust you guys for most all of my purchases, so what say thee?

I don't want to spend more than $400 (and that's pushing it!) I don't need a side burner. No need for a rotiserie. I want something that is solidly built, and preferably has really good heat dispersion and control. My old grill had horrible hot spots and cold spots, and was pretty flimsy.

I stopped and looked at some grills today and one stood out as just about exactly what I was looking for, but it was $650!

The scary part is, that was not even the mid-point on the price scale! That's CRAZY. THIS is cheaper than that! - and a hell of a lot better built and useful!

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spiffnme #209583 05/28/08 12:29 AM
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This might fit the bill. Weber Spirit


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HomeDad #209584 05/28/08 12:38 AM
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Yeah...we're going to try to stop by Home Depot and look at that one in person. Seems it's very likely a cheaper built version of the Genesis E-310.

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spiffnme #209588 05/28/08 01:00 AM
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Craig, if you can, buy the Weber's from a specialty shop instead of the big box stores. The Genesis that THEY sell will be about the same $$, but have stainless flavorizer bars and stainless cooking rods. (Instead of porcelain coated mild steel) Far better for longevity.

If you really can't stretch the extra $250 for the EP310 (and I really think you should - it's well worth it), the Spirit is better than most at the $400 price point.


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real80sman #209591 05/28/08 01:03 AM
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I went to BBQS GALORE at lunch today and liked the Genesis EP-310, but damn...$650? Seriously...that's the same price a a full on convection oven for your home. Why the crazy price gouging for a BBQ?

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spiffnme #209593 05/28/08 01:06 AM
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Because they know you're a guy and won't settle for a wimpy grill.


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St_PatGuy #209594 05/28/08 01:11 AM
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They don't know me very well. \:\)


$650 can buy me a REALLY sweet art commission.




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spiffnme #209595 05/28/08 01:18 AM
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 Originally Posted By: spiffnme
They don't know me very well. \:\)


$650 can buy me a REALLY sweet art commission.




LOL! True. \:D

Maybe you can find a grill with a Daredevil motif? I guess you're not the prototypical shopper Weber had in mind.


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spiffnme #209597 05/28/08 01:26 AM
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Let's see how that convection oven stands up to the elements outside year round! (Especially up here in Ontario)

I guess you would choke when you find out that the average grill sale out of our store is $1700!

But we do have Broil Kings starting at $249, all the way up to full Lynx outdoor kitchens at $25,000.


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real80sman #209598 05/28/08 01:27 AM
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FYI - Those Broil Kings are a good option for a grill that's still made here in North America


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