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7/17/2016 4:39:04 PM EDT
It's been about a year since there was one of these (as far as search yields), so I'm wondering what's the current recommended gas grill. I've always just had a normal weber charcoal grill, but want a gas for the convenience and so I don't have to store the charcoal or anything inside. What are the better options out there? Looking to stay under $500.00 unless something is really worth it.
7/17/2016 4:41:02 PM EDT
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Keep an eye on craigslist for a newer weber genesis.
7/17/2016 4:44:55 PM EDT
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This. I have a buddy with one, and it's really nice as propane grills go.

 



I rock the Weber kettle myself.
7/17/2016 4:47:08 PM EDT
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I have one of the Charbroil "infrared" models that gets used several times a week. Very happy with it.
7/17/2016 4:47:30 PM EDT
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Infrared



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7/17/2016 4:52:48 PM EDT
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Weber, you can't beat Weber. We have both a charcoal kettle and 2-burner gas. The burners go up and down, rather than across. Much easier to have a hot side and cool side.

And the system for telling how much gas is left actually works.

And the ignitor uses a AA battery. Very reliable and works every time. Unlike the piezo (sp?) system.

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7/17/2016 5:03:03 PM EDT
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Weber. Whatever your flavor.
7/17/2016 5:09:53 PM EDT
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Amazon is as good a place as any to buy as well.  But you might have to go CL for a used one to get under $500.



I'll say this.  Spend an extra $200 or so and get one of the Genesis series.  It will last you 20+ years.

The $499 big box other brand grill, not so much.  Plus, you will never regret having the Weber.



 
7/17/2016 5:44:12 PM EDT
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Holland
7/17/2016 5:45:54 PM EDT
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Weber 3 burner. Genesis is better but the Spirit is a great grill also.
7/17/2016 5:53:32 PM EDT
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I have a Genesis, great grill, was worth every penny. The difference is the Genesis is made in the USA the Spirit had in China.

I bought the Genisis with the side burner thinking I'd never really use it. I use it every time I want to deep fry something, now it's time to get a good wok.
7/17/2016 6:21:35 PM EDT
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Webber Genesis, yes it's over the $500 budget, but well worth it.  I had a Weber that lasted me 13 years before I sold it......everything worked great.  I sold it because we built an outdoor BBQ area with a built-in gas grill.
7/17/2016 6:53:58 PM EDT
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Webber Genesis, yes it's over the $500 budget, but well worth it.  I had a Weber that lasted me 13 years before I sold it......everything worked great.  I sold it because we built an outdoor BBQ area with a built-in gas grill.
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I still get my veteran discount at home depot out here, so it looks like I could get it for around $720. What on it makes it so much better? I'm not writing it off, just curious.
7/17/2016 6:55:08 PM EDT
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Drunken double tap
7/17/2016 7:26:52 PM EDT
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http://www.charbroil.com/products/gas-grills/gas-charcoal-grills/gas2coal-hybrid-grill
Gas2Coal Hybrid Grill
At Lowes.
$299
7/17/2016 7:35:11 PM EDT
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Get a pellet grill.  We haven't lit the propane one since we got one.
7/17/2016 7:58:33 PM EDT
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I've seen those, and they seem nice, but I want it to be a self contained setup.