**Update on Page 3**Time to buy a grill? Recommendations?
So it’s time to buy a grill for my new house. Looking to stay in the $500 range. I’m leaning towards the Webber Spirit II stainless 3 burner grill. Is there anything else even worth considering? I’ve read some bad reviews on almost anything else in regards to rusting and reliabilityThis message has been edited. Last edited by: Dusty78,
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July 21, 2018, 12:25 PM
Skins2881
Save up another month or two and get a Genesis.
Jesse
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July 21, 2018, 12:27 PM
RogueJSK
Are you dead-set on propane?
Charcoal beats propane, IMO.
I'd suggest a Weber kettle instead. It's well below your price range, even if you go with the larger 26". Classic design. High quality. Beginner-friendly. It'll do just about anything that a home griller needs.
Another good option is one of the off-brand eggs, like a Vision B-Series. You can find them at places like Costco or Sam's Club in your price range. (Eggs are a little bit of a different animal than traditional charcoal grills, but experiment a little and read up a bit on them, and you'll soon be up to speed. The flip side is they're more versatile than a traditional charcoal grill, if you want to get fancy and do stuff like baking/smoking/etc.)
Either way, grab a nice charcoal grill, some quality lump charcoal, and a charcoal chimney and/or BBQGuru charcoal starter torch, and you're all set. You can easily do that for under $500.
July 21, 2018, 12:34 PM
Skins2881
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Originally posted by RogueJSK: Are you dead-set on propane?
I'd suggest a Weber kettle instead. It's well below your price range, even if you go with the larger 26". Classic design. High quality. And charcoal beats propane, IMO.
Another good option is one of the off-brand eggs, like a Vision B-Series. You can find them at places like Costco or Sam's Club in your price range.
I'll add on to this, with a chimney starter charcoal takes pretty much the same time that gas does to heat up.
And yes, charcoal and wood taste way better than gas I use my weber smokey joe for most day to day cooking as it's perfect sized for two. If I am cooking for more people it's usually the gas grill for ease, but I do add wood to my Weber smoke box for flavor.
Jesse
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July 21, 2018, 12:35 PM
SR025
I’ve had a Weber spirit for about 3 years and it’s been a great grill.
July 21, 2018, 12:35 PM
Aquilon
Good choice. If you can find one of the "old" Weber Spirit grills (the E310, discontinued in 2017), they're going for about $450. I've had one for three years now and it's an excellent grill - great value for the money. Have not yet replaced any parts and there's no rust to be found. The differences between that and the Genesis (at the time, anyway) were mostly cosmetic. The old Spirit also has the enclosed cabinet on the bottom, where the Spirit II has gone to an open bottom. I don't think you'll do any better than the Spirit at your price point.
July 21, 2018, 12:38 PM
Dusty78
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Originally posted by Skins2881: Save up another month or two and get a Genesis.
I’m reluctant to spend more just because it will likely get used once or twice a month tops. Plus I have already spent like $17k on stuff for the house this month.
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July 21, 2018, 12:41 PM
Dusty78
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Originally posted by RogueJSK: Are you dead-set on propane?
Charcoal beats propane, IMO.
I'd suggest a Weber kettle instead. It's well below your price range, even if you go with the larger 26". Classic design. High quality. Beginner-friendly. It'll do just about anything that a home griller needs.
Another good option is one of the off-brand eggs, like a Vision B-Series. You can find them at places like Costco or Sam's Club in your price range. (Eggs are a little bit of a different animal than traditional charcoal grills, but experiment a little and read up a bit on them, and you'll soon be up to speed. The flip side is they're more versatile than a traditional charcoal grill, if you want to get fancy and do stuff like baking/smoking/etc.)
Either way, grab a nice charcoal grill, some quality lump charcoal, and a charcoal chimney and/or BBQGuru charcoal starter torch, and you're all set. You can easily do that for under $500.
I have natural gas hook up. I really don’t want the hassle of charcoal. I’m not really a cook so it will mostly be used on rare occasions I entertain. I just don’t want to buy something that’s going to rust out just sitting there.
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July 21, 2018, 12:41 PM
Bytes
The wife and I bought a Traeger smoker. We seldom use our Weber grill anymore. You might want to give a smoker a bit of consideration.
July 21, 2018, 12:47 PM
Brett257
I think you will be happy with a propane grill, but as other suggested, you may want to look at a charcoal grill as well.
I just bought a new grill, and I went with a Weber 26" kettle with a Slow 'n Sear XL. You will be able to cook anything on it, including big briskets and lots of ribs. If you don't need that space, a 22" kettle is very versatile as well.
If you aren't familiar with the Slow 'n Sear, I recommend you take a look if you want to investigate the charcoal route.
Check out the Weber Q3200, they are really good and have a unique design with a really solid, heavy cast iron grate that has a design that helps eliminate a lot of flare ups:
It’s built mostly of cast aluminum so no rust issues!
July 21, 2018, 01:15 PM
GT-40DOC
One word...Weber. Genesis if you can afford one. I have had my Weber Genesis for 25 years now, and it still looks and works like it did when new......o.k., maybe not looks new, but still quite handsome!! I use my grill 3-4/week the year around. I bought cheap stuff for years, and because I bought cheap ones, I bought a lot of them. Buy once...cry once!!
July 21, 2018, 01:24 PM
Jimbo54
I'm going to jump on the Weber Kettle bandwagon. This is the one I have.
With the propane charcoal starter, getting it ready is painless. You just need to pick up a chimney starter.
I grill, cook low and slow and smoke on it all the time. I smoked some salmon fillets last week and was able to maintain 160 degrees, no problem.
As has already been said, you can't beat charcoal for flavor. There are a ton of YouTube videos you can watch to get going. You can go from grilling burgers to slow smoking port butt for pulled port in short order.
Jim
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July 21, 2018, 02:14 PM
Georgeair
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Originally posted by Skins2881:
quote:
Originally posted by RogueJSK: Are you dead-set on propane?
I'd suggest a Weber kettle instead. It's well below your price range, even if you go with the larger 26". Classic design. High quality. And charcoal beats propane, IMO.
Another good option is one of the off-brand eggs, like a Vision B-Series. You can find them at places like Costco or Sam's Club in your price range.
I'll add on to this, with a chimney starter charcoal takes pretty much the same time that gas does to heat up.
And yes, charcoal and wood taste way better than gas I use my weber smokey joe for most day to day cooking as it's perfect sized for two. If I am cooking for more people it's usually the gas grill for ease, but I do add wood to my Weber smoke box for flavor.
Absolutely. I have friend who swear they need a gas grill because it gets ready so easy/fast. That may be true, but almost no meal has <20 minutes prep time, and by then my charcoal is very near ready to cook and will be one helluva lot better.
Doubly so if you’re entertaining. You owe it to your guests!
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July 21, 2018, 02:17 PM
sjtill
Weber Genesis is very well made, would recommend it over the Spirit.
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July 21, 2018, 02:36 PM
jac1304
I bought a spirit II Weber in May 2 burner.., at 449.00, I just didn’t want to spend a ton of money, for burgers and hot dogs. I have a smoker as well. It’s the natural gas version getting up to 575 to 600 degrees fairly quickly and I have been happy so far.
July 21, 2018, 02:45 PM
MikeGLI
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Originally posted by Dusty78:
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Originally posted by Skins2881: Save up another month or two and get a Genesis.
I’m reluctant to spend more just because it will likely get used once or twice a month tops. Plus I have already spent like $17k on stuff for the house this month.
I agree the Genesis is worth the extra $300.
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July 21, 2018, 02:46 PM
mbinky
If you're gonna cook on gas, you may as well cook in the kitchen.
July 21, 2018, 02:48 PM
RogueJSK
July 21, 2018, 02:50 PM
Anubismp
I have a Chargriller with a side smoker I got from Depot years ago. Its done well by me and is capable of far more than I am. It easily handles cooking for 10 and cost about $120 if I remember properly. I either do charcoal outside or stove/oven for steaks depending on the weather.
