Still trying to get my mind off the passing of my aunt. I'm going to be doing a kitchen remodel soon so I will finally have to buy a grill while the work is going on as I don't like dining out. I want a small propane grill, with the doors to hide the propane tank. Knowing little about grills except seeing Weber mentioned a bunch, this is similar to what I"m looking for. Opinions? When is the best time to buy to catch a sale? I only need two burners as it's just me and cooking for the occasional woman I'm dating or 2 friends.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/We...l-46502001/311171401

My only input would be that based solely on my experience, buying a grill is like buying a house. Buy a size or two bigger than you think you'll need. I seemed to always find uses for the extra grill surface area.

My BIL has a larger version of the Weber you linked, and he loves his.

Sorry about your Aunt. I have the Weber 310 similar to the link i posted belowand while I like it, I would either move up to the genesis for a bit more or step down to the 210 like my old one. If I were in your spot I would get the 210 below. This is similar to my last one that has lasted 15 years as my parents still use it. I presume they will have some Black Friday sales on these shortly. Also, I will say the 310 goes through a tank of propane a bit quicker than my old 210 based on similar usage.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/We...k-44010001/302976462

https://www.homedepot.com/p/We...k-45010001/302996388

OP wants doors, so the 210/310 won't work.

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Originally posted by Johnny 3eagles:
OP wants doors, so the 210/310 won't work.

Got it. These are just a bit more with the doors, but same concept.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/We...-NA-_-311235032-_-N&

https://www.homedepot.com/p/We...-NA-_-311235068-_-N&

I would get the 3 burner over the two burner for better heat control options.

I like to finish a lot of my grilling over indirect heat (place the meat over the middle burner position, either off/low heat, but have to two outer burners on medium to med/high heat), and the 3 burner setup works better than just using one side for that case.

You can still just to the singe burner high heat for a quick burger or steak, you don't always have to use all 3 and the extra gas along with it.

I have a weber spirit and the cabinet rusted out after 7 yrs. I would avoid spirit and go with the genesis line.

My next grill will most likely be a Napolean.

Get 3 burners, you will not regret it.

Also get stainless steel cooking grates. The cast iron or ceramic ones are complete junk.

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Originally posted by gpbst3:
I have a weber spirit and the cabinet rusted out after 7 yrs. I would avoid spirit and go with the genesis line.

My next grill will most likely be a Napolean.

Get 3 burners, you will not regret it.

Also get stainless steel cooking grates. The cast iron or ceramic ones are complete junk.

What about the 315 Genesis? Think that'll rust out during the same time frame? I'd love a small Genesis. But they don't really make it. 90+% of the time I'll be grilling for one.

I got the Weber three burner back in Marchish......the extra burner hardly gets used but it’s nice to have.

Check garage sales- you can get an extra bottle for ten bucks.

If you compare Weber reviews to any other brand, I think you will have your answer. I think when I checked a couple of years ago, Weber was around 4.999 stars!
I bought a bigger one, three burner plus a sear burner. Bigger can be good, but uses more gas.

Pre...Im sorry about your aunt. I read your other thread about that and that sounds very tough. Hang in there.

IIRC the Genesis are made in USA and all below models (e.g. Spirit) in China...

I had a stainless Genesis for 10 yrs and it was awesome. Would still have it but moved cross country and gave it to a friend.

I've got a Genesis 3-burner. Another benefit for the third burner is you can put a "smoker box" with wood chips in it and basically turn your grill into a smoker. I do this on mine, and during the warmer months, when the single burner on one end is set to low, the temperature stays below 250 (perfect). In the colder months, I just have to bump the flame up a bit to just below medium for the same result.

Surprisingly, it works REALLY well for smoking all kinds of things. I put a foil pan on the "flavorizer bars" filled with water right next to the burner, next to the smoker box. (You'll want to get the long stainless steel smoker box with the triangular bottom.....it sits right next to the burner, up against it.....right next to the side wall of the grill.)

As mentioned go a little bigger, at least a three burner. You don't have to use all three but you can move food to the side where the unlit burner is to keep warm. I have the summit 670 with smoker box. I cook out at least 3-4 times a week. I also have the 22" weber smokey mountain for longer cooks such as brisket and ribs.

Anything with the name - Webber on it - Unless you go high end. Awesome customer service

I have owned my Weber Genesis for over 26 years and it is still going strong. I did have to replace the flavor bars last week for the first time. I have a 3 burner model and would not be happy with a 2 burner model. I use my grill a LOT, the year around. I cook for just me.

The Weber Q3200 sounds about perfect for you based on your specs.

It's a very unique grill unlike the others, with a cast aluminum body that sits on a cart and has these awesome heavy-ass cast iron grates that heat up scorching hot to put a great sear on meat. I think it's the top selling Weber gas grill in Europe and Australia and is starting to gain a following here too. Has some nice little touches like a drip pan that you place a Weber aluminum foil pan in and when full, you just chuck it instead of having to scrape and clean a nasty grease catcher.

I was given an older Q300 model that I refurbed and it's quickly become the best gas grill I've owned so far:



Weber Q3200

I bought a Weber Summit Grill Center last fall after my new deck was completed. It runs on natural gas. I'm very happy with it.

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Originally posted by PASig:
The Weber Q3200 sounds about perfect for you based on your specs.

It's a very unique grill unlike the others, with a cast aluminum body that sits on a cart and has these awesome heavy-ass cast iron grates that heat up scorching hot to put a great sear on meat. I think it's the top selling Weber gas grill in Europe and Australia and is starting to gain a following here too. Has some nice little touches like a drip pan that you place a Weber aluminum foil pan in and when full, you just chuck it instead of having to scrape and clean a nasty grease catcher.

I was given an older Q300 model that I refurbed and it's quickly become the best gas grill I've owned so far:


Weber Q3200

Thank you PA Sig. I think you sold me. Should be $471 with the cover and the drip pans. Thanks a lot.

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Originally posted by Prefontaine:

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Originally posted by PASig:
The Weber Q3200 sounds about perfect for you based on your specs.

It's a very unique grill unlike the others, with a cast aluminum body that sits on a cart and has these awesome heavy-ass cast iron grates that heat up scorching hot to put a great sear on meat. I think it's the top selling Weber gas grill in Europe and Australia and is starting to gain a following here too. Has some nice little touches like a drip pan that you place a Weber aluminum foil pan in and when full, you just chuck it instead of having to scrape and clean a nasty grease catcher.

I was given an older Q300 model that I refurbed and it's quickly become the best gas grill I've owned so far:


Weber Q3200

Thank you PA Sig. I think you sold me. Should be $471 with the cover and the drip pans. Thanks a lot.

Be careful about the grates. I had a Q with the cast iron grates. Imagine leaving a cast iron pan outside with a cover on it. Its going to rust, rust bad. Unless you want to spend more time maintaining the grates then cooking. This was several years ago and no one made a stainless steel aftermarket cook grate. I probably spent another $250 in grates and could have used that money for an grill upgrade.

Edit** quick search shows there are aftermarket SS grates for about $100. I highly suggest they are used.

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