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So we are moving into a new house in June and my father in law is offering to buy a bbq as a gift. That said I'm not looking to go crazy and would rather keep it around $300 ish

 

That being said char-broil or can anyone recommend something? Stainless or black?

For those that will respond Weber I'm not trying to break the bank

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I have a weber spirit paid around $325 if I remember correctly. that was about 5 years ago. nothing fancy, but nothings broken on it(yet). and none of the guts, those things that 25 and $30 you to death have rusted away. don't know if they still make this model. my 1st weber lasted me around 10 years, so I cant complain. hoping to get the same, or more out of this one. maybe he'll go that little extra for his little girl!  good luck with the new house. and plenty of ideas here for home rod rack storage systems.

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Funny, rust, my Weber is 14 years old? and has no rust.  It is stainless.  Doing a rebuild on her this summer as she is getting worn out.  All the parts available and the customer service of the company is fantastic.  

 

 

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Ain't nobody got time for that :)

 

If I want real flavor I'll do grill over wood fire

I used to say that. With the Performer, gas light, I have a hot grill in the same time as it takes to heat the gasser. Maybe a few inconsequential minutes more, but worth it.

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I have a CharBroil- a 3 burner type of the "True Infrared" variety.  It also has a side burner which I don't think I've ever used. This will be my 4th season using it.  I converted it to natural gas when I bought it at Home Depot for $400, +$50 for conversion kit (+ tax).  Aside from having to replace the bottom tray once for about $40, I haven't had any issues.  This bottom tray collects any drippings and grit, so it's best to clean it out now and then.  This tray also keeps the burners underneath it as clean as new.  The grill gets to over 600 degrees F.  It's hotter than any others I've had over the years.  It's stainless steel on the outside, and cleans up really nicely.  I'd buy it again tomorrow. 

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No recommendations, as my gasser is the cheapest I can find, about $100. It does the job, but the burner rusts out and needs to be replaced every 18 months or so, about $20 per replacement. So it goes. The "shell" has lasted 10+ years.

 

My comment to those that say use charcoal.....sure, I agree the flavor is better, but.......throwing two steaks on the grill that will cook for perhaps 5 minutes a side, using charcoal, all the time it takes, and the fact that it will burn for hours after the steaks are in my belly and I am :snr: in bed, seems like a waste of both time and good charcoal.I always feel like I should be throwing something more on that fire, but how much can two people eat? ;)

 

Charcoal is good for an all afternoon BBQ for a party or something, or for smoking. But for a weeknight with some ribeyes, burgers, sausage, lamb chops, bass or bluefish, or pork chops on the grill for two people that will take no longer than 20 minutes tops, I will stick with propane, thanks. ;)

Edited by Steve in Mass

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I pd  $499.  for my weber  in 97, there still the same price and I still have the same one. Just changed the greats because  my mil passed so I  swapped parts and sold hers  .  Mine worked off of tanks and I now run from the house.

 

I agree with Steve about just diners and all dayers.

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having worked in a hardware store for many years, then home depot owing cheapo grills then a weber here's the scoop. you can buy a weber for $400. i've had mine for over 20 years. during that 20 years i've replaced the grates and flavorizer bars once and it cost me about $100. total cost $500 for 20 years of weber. you can buy a charbroil for $200. you will have to replace the burner every 2 years and the grates about every 3 years. the burners run about $35 and the grates about $20. over that same 20 year span you will have spent $350 on burners and $140 on grates. i'll even give the benefit that some of the parts last a little longer than i predict.

charbroil grill initial cost $200

grates every 4 years     $100

burner every 3 years      $250

total cost                        $550

 

weber spirit initial cost              $400

replace grates and bars once $100

total cost                                   $500

 

this is assuming you can get the rest of the charbroil to last 20 years. you may read this and think this is b.s. but ask your friends and neighbors. what i am saying is pretty much the truth. 

the human race has proved darwins theory of evolution wrong. we let the dumb survive. 

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