Need a gas grill. What to get?

[fishingbouchman]

Looking at getting a gas grill.  Don't want to break the budget but also want something that will last and do a good job.  Thinking of weber spirit or genesis.  But do I need to spend the extra on the genesis.  Also thinking of getting the 3 burner option.
What you think. 

[muebe]

Get the Genesis. Higher quality stainless steel will last forever.

And team it up with some grill grates!

[Hub]

Get the Genesis. Higher quality stainless steel will last forever.

And team it up with some grill grates!

X2, especially about the GrillGrates.

Huib

[Smokin Don]

FB I have a Weber spirit 2 burner and love it. My first Weber was the old Spirit 500 and after at least 15 years I bought new grates, flavor bars and burners and was like new. Gave to my daughter and son in law. Don

[Tailgating is my game]

I love my large Sears grill 4 burner with fold up table......it will not last for ever but for $199.00 (sale) it should last me a good five to seven years. It cooks for a crowd & has good heat control + a side burner. Anyway for the price it is a good deal. I had a Genesis once & it did not last but I am one of a few that have had that problem.

Anyway I was not in a position to spend more on a grill at the time........One caution is to make sure if a sears that you don't get a model that the bottom rusts out with in two years.....you can look this up on the web first.


The fold up table is a great idea when you have lots of prep work or a crowd to serve.

[tlg4942]

 The best Weber that fits your budget with the Grill Grates added would be my choice as well. 

[smokeasaurus]

The best Weber that fits your budget with the Grill Grates added would be my choice as well.

X2

[jjjonz]

I have a older Genesis that I liked and added GrillGrates and now I love it.

[Pappymn]

The Weber will last forever, as replacement parts are always available.  I would go 3 burner if you can swing it.

[LostArrow]

Buy this , comes with weber Gormet system & will be assembled . $500 + tax

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Weber-Spirit-E-310-3-Burner-Propane-Gas-Grill-Featuring-the-Gourmet-BBQ-System-46513101/204706696

If that's outside budget this for $300 is good alternative

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Broil-Mate-3-Burner-Cast-Aluminum-Pedestal-Propane-Gas-Grill-116154/204259377

Grill grates would add another $100
I wouldn't get! Both grills come with good cast iron grates.

[teesquare]

Weber. Unless you want to replace it in a few years. Then the choices are endless. But, if longevity matters to you, Weber is king for the money spent.

[fishingbouchman]

Planned on 3 burner.  Don't think I would use the side burner so just want the two shelves.  Is the quality that much better on the geniuses vs spirit?  Mostly be used for those quick cooks and something the wife can easily use. Burgers and chicken.

[muebe]

Planned on 3 burner.  Don't think I would use the side burner so just want the two shelves.  Is the quality that much better on the geniuses vs spirit?  Mostly be used for those quick cooks and something the wife can easily use. Burgers and chicken.

Check out this link...

http://gasgrilladvice.com/weber-gas-grill/weber-spirit-vs-genesis

The Spirit line is manufactured in China. All the rest are made in USA. And the stainless steel used in Genesis is much higher quality so it will last for a long time. The Spirit is a good grill for the money but why settle if you can afford something your children will be using when they are adults.

[TMB]

If a long life was not the issue I say go for the Try Infrared by CharBroil but again you will not get but a few years out of it

Id go Weber if looking into a gas grill.
 
My in laws had a Weber that spent 10 years out in the Alabama weather before it gave up, and let me tell you that surprised me on how good the quality was.  If it were a lesser unit it would have past in 4 to 5 years

[Pappymn]

Planned on 3 burner.  Don't think I would use the side burner so just want the two shelves.  Is the quality that much better on the geniuses vs spirit?  Mostly be used for those quick cooks and something the wife can easily use. Burgers and chicken.

Agreed. Never understood the need for a side burner.